Ski Tour Bernese Oberland Haute Route
Enjoy four unforgettable days of ski touring with impressive peaks, long downhill runs, and enjoyable hut evenings in the Jungfrau-Aletsch UNESCO World Heritage area. The daily destinations have been chosen to afford you enough time to linger and enjoy these unique alpine landscapes. This multiday tour offers scenery and variety in the best Swiss region for glacier ski touring.
Tour Details
Group Tour (4-6 participants)
| CHF 1150 per person | |
Private Tour
| 1 person | CHF 3600 |
| 2 people | CHF 1950 per person |
| 3 people | CHF 1450 per person |
| 4-6 people | CHF 1150 per person |
To book a private tour please contact us:
| Day | Elevation + | Elevation - | Kilometers | Walking time |
| 1 | 700m | 1300m | 11km | approx. 4-5 hours |
| 2 | 1350m | 1150m | 9.5km | approx. 6-7 hours |
| 3 | 1250m | 1250m | 9.5km | approx. 5-6 hours |
| 4 | 800m | 2500m | 14km | approx. 5-6 hours |
Day 1: Ascent to Trugberg 3880m and descent to Konkordiahütte 2850m
Meet your guide at Grindelwald Terminal, make your way to the Jungfraujoch, and check your equipment. Reach the Aletsch Glacier by way of the tunnel and begin your short climb to the Mönchsjoch. Ski over the Ewig Schneefeld (“eternal snowfield”) to the foot of the Trugberg wall. Put on your skins and work towards the summit, depositing your skis near the top and completing the last part of the ascent on foot. Savour your accomplishment and take a break at the summit before the next highlight begins: a 1000m descent to the Konkordia Hut. Make your way up the infamous staircase to arrive at your accommodation.
Day 2: Grünegghorn 3787m
The Grünegghorn stands majestic and protected alongside its bigger brother, the Grünhorn and is well known for impressive views of the entire Konkordiaplatz and the Ewig Schneefeld. The ski-touring peak is reached over a series of glacial terraces belonging to the Grüneggfirn. After the descent, another short climb delivers you to the Grünhornlücke and eventually to the Finsteraarhorn hut.
Day 3: The Big Wannenhorn 3906m
Today’s trip can be enjoyed without a heavy backpack, as you’ll be returning to the Finsteraarhorn hut. Begin the day with a short ski down the Fiescher glacier. You’ll climb up to the west of the Triftridge until the horizon opens up and you find yourself on the ridge leading up to the summit of the Gross Wannenhorn. The Finsteraarhorn, the highest Bernese peak at 4274m, lies huge and impressive to the north. To the south you can see the peaks of the Goms valley.
Day 4: Final tour to the front Galmihorn 3517m
Begin the day with a short ski down the Fiescher glacier as far as the Rotloch. A gentle ascent up the Galmi glacier and then onto the north facing ridge will lead you to its peak. Relish the final summit views of the tour and prepare for the descent. Depending on snow conditions, you will ski down through the Bächital or over the Heji Zwächte to Reckingen or Münster in the Goms valley. Journey home in the late afternoon.
| Season | March - May |
| Departures for official tours | See "Closest Bookable Dates" |
| Departures for private tours | Private tours can be booked daily |
| Meeting point | 7:40am at Grindelwald Terminal |
- Guiding from a licenced mountain guide/ aspirant guide
- His or her expenses
- 3 nights in bunk room with half-board
- Tea for the next day
- Your expenses
- Snacks
- Rental equipment
- Costs for cable cars, ski lifts
- Costs for a taxi if needed (guests pay for the guides share)
Backpack
- 30-35l
Clothing
- Warm, functional clothing
- Rain jacket
- Rain pants
- Mountaineering or hiking pants
- Sunhat
- Gloves (ideally one thin and one thick pair)
- Beanie or headband
- Extra underwear and socks
- Thermal underwear
Footwear
- Ski touring boots or snowboard 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
- Ice axe
- 120cm sling
- Locking carabiner
- Ski touring skis or splitboard with skins and tele crampons
- Ski poles (preferrably telescopic)
- LVS (avalanche transceiver)
- Avalanche probe
- Avalanche shovel
- Avalanche airbag (optional)
- Ski helmet (optional but recommended)
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.