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Ski Tour from Grindelwald to Iseltwald

Join us on one of the most beautiful ski tours in the Bernese Oberland. On this tour we will hike from First up to Faulhorn or Gassenbach, and then enjoy a long, fantastic descent down to the quiet village of Iseltwald on Lake Brienz.

Quick Facts

 Ski Tour between Faulhorn and Brienzersee
 1 Day
 Experience Level: Competent
 Fitness Level: Moderate
 Groups of max. 6 people

From 215 CHF

From 215 CHF

Closest Bookable Dates

Dates Available seats
11.01.25 more than 3
16.02.25 more than 3
15.03.25 more than 3

Tour Details

You have prior ski touring experience and enjoy skiing off-piste. A hiking duration of 2 hours with a backpack is not a problem for you.

Group Tour (4-6 participants)

CHF 215 per person  
   

Private Tour

1-3 people CHF 850 per group
4-6 people CHF 215 per person

 

To book a private tour please contact us:

0041 (0)33 224 07 01

info@outdoor.ch

Day Elevation + Elevation - Kilometers Walking time
1 600m 2100m 15km approx. 5 hours

 

Day 1: From Grindelwald to Iseltwald

Meet your mountain guide in Grindelwald and take the cable car to First. Mount your skins and begin the leisurely hike to Bachalpsee. From here you will decide whether you will descend via Faulhorn or Gassenhorn. Another hour of hiking will take you to your summit, where you will enjoy warm tea from your thermos and stunning views of the Eiger. From the top you will descend towards Tuefenmatten, and with a bit of luck you will find quality powder in the northern slopes. You will have another 45-minute ascent to Schonegg, which will reveal the stunning blue waters of Lake Brienz and act as the starting point for your satisfying descent to Plangäu. You will pass through a tunnel by the light of your guide’s headlamp and then continue down via Werzisbodenalp to Iseltwald. If there is enough snow, you may even ski to Lake Brienz. You will return by bus to Interlaken Ost.

Season December - March
Departures for official tours See "Closest Bookable Dates"
Departures for private tours Private tours can be booked daily
Meeting point 8:30am at the bottom station of the First cable car in Grindelwald

 

  • Guiding from a licenced mountain guide/ aspirant guide
  • His or her expenses

  • Your expenses
  • Snacks
  • Rental equipment
  • Costs for cable cars
  • Costs for a taxi if needed (guests pay for the guides share)

Backpack

  • 20-25l

Clothing

  • Warm, functional clothing
  • Rain jacket
  • Rain pants
  • Mountaineering or hiking pants
  • Sunhat
  • Gloves (ideally one thin and one thick pair)
  • Beanie or headband
  • 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
  • GA or Half Fare Travelcard (if you have)
  • Camera and binoculars (optional)

Technical Equipment

  • 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

0041 (0)33 224 07 01

info(at)outdoor.ch

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. 

General Terms and Conditions

You don't own the equpiment needed? Rent it from us:

Winter rentals

Summer rentals

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