Oberaar Glacier Hike
Enjoy a wonderful 2-days glacier tour on the Oberaar glacier with an overnight at the Oberaarjoch hut!
Tour Details
- Fitness Level: Sporty
- Experience Level: Advanced Beginner
Group Tour (4-6 participants)
| CHF 495 per person | |
Private Tour
| 1-3 people | CHF 1980 per group |
| 4-6 people | CHF 495 per person |
To book a private tour please contact us:
| Day | Elevation + | Elevation - | Kilometers | Walking time |
| 1 | 950m | 50m | 9km | approx. 6 hours |
| 2 | 500m | 1450m | 10km | approx. 6-7 hours |
2-day glacier hike with summiting Oberaarhorn 3629m
Day1: After meeting at the Berghaus Oberaar and a short equipment check, we hike off together. We cross the dam to the other side of the lake. We hike along this side - up and down - until we reach the end of the Oberaarsee. Here we are having a break to enjoy the landscape. Secured by a rope, we head for the breathtaking Oberaar glacier. We climb up this glacier until we reach the Oberaarjoch. Now an adventurous ascent to the Oberaarjochhütte awaits us.
Day 2: In the light of our headlamps we scramble over rocks towards the Oberaarhorn. After the first steep step, the terrain flattens out a bit and we hike the last few metres to the summit. The magnificent sunrise compensates us for our exertions and we enjoy the peace and quiet up here. Soon we descend again to the Oberaarjochhütte, where we are having a drink. We pack our equipment and make our way back to the Berghaus Oberaar. Over the dam we finally reach the Berghaus, where we say goodbye having a cool drink.
| Season | June - September |
| Departures for official tours | See "Closest Bookable Dates" |
| Departures for private tours | Private tours can be booked daily |
| Meeting point | 9:30am Parking Berghaus Oberaar |
- Guiding from a licenced mountain guide/ aspirant guide
- Expenses and 1 overnight for the mountain guide
- Hut reservation
- Your expenses
- Technical equipment (crampons, harness, 1 hiking pole)
- 1 night in bunk room with half-board and tea for the next day
- Snacks
- Costs for a taxi if needed (guests pay for the guides share)
Backpack
- 25-30l
Clothing
- Warm, functional clothing
- Rain jacket
- Rain pants
- Mountaineering or hiking pants
- Sunhat
- Gloves
- Beanie or headband
- Extra underwear and socks
Footwear
- Hiking boots or crampon proof mountaineering boots
The basics
- Sunglasses (category 3 or 4)
- Sunscreen lotion and lip balm (minimum factor 30, 50 better)
- Thermos flask, drink bottle
- Silk sleeping bag liner
- Headlamp
- Toiletries
- SAC/DAV permit (if you have one)
- GA or Half Fare Travelcard (if you have)
- Earplugs (optional)
- Camera and binoculars (optional)
Technical Equipment
- Harness*
- Crampons with anti-snow plates*
- Hiking poles*
* Provided free of charge. Please let us know what you need when booking.
General Information for Mountaineering School
Our team is here for you. If you have any questions, please contact us or visit us in our shop in Grindelwald. We are happy to help!
OUTDOOR - Mountaineering School Grindelwald
Dorfstrasse 103
3818 Grindelwald
Switzerland
Trip status for group courses
1-2 days before your tour or course we will review the weather forecast and conditions with the mountain guide to determine if we can operate. We will contact you by phone with an update.
Minimum of participants (group tours)
As soon as the minimum number of participants is reached, we will send you a confirmation by email.
Cancellation
If we have to cancel your tour, you have the option to reschedule to a new date, or you will receive a full refund.
Equipment
Please refer to the equipment list for your tour or course. At our shop in Grindelwald, you can purchase technical equipment, mountain clothing, shoes, and backpacks. We also have technical equipment available for rent.
Clothing
Choose functional clothing that is moisture-wicking and quick-drying. Dress in layers so you can easily react to temperature changes. The range at our shop in Grindelwald is tailored to mountain tours and our expert staff are happy to advise you on the best clothing for your tour or course.
Lunch
Lunch is not included in the offer. We recommend bringing bars, dried fruits, nuts, or a sandwich. The amount you will need to drink depends on your individual needs and the length of the tour. We recommend .75 -1.5 liters of water, warm tea, isotonic drinks, or whatever you prefer. We also recommend that you hydrate enough the day before, so your body is well prepared for the tour.
Huts
A mountain hut is not a hotel. Running water is not guaranteed and electricity is not available everywhere, so it is not always possible to charge batteries or phones. If you have special dietary needs, please inform us in advance so we can make arrangements with the hut.
Safety
Our tours and courses are led by IVBV certified mountain guides or mountain guide aspirants. We prioritise your safety by requiring regular training to ensure our guides have relevant, up to date knowledge. Outdoor is certified by the Swiss Council for Accident Prevention (BFU) and our safety and emergency concepts are audited by this organization annually.
General terms of contract
Our General Terms and Conditions apply.