Ski Tour Gross Grünhorn
The Gross Grünhorn stands like an island in the ice in the middle of the Bernese Alps. The ascent on skis is exciting and breathtaking. Our path leads us through huge crevasses and requires some courage every now and then. The glacier here is really extraordinarily wild and yet we find a good way to cross it. The last part of the ascent we do on crampons before we can enjoy the beautiful summit panorama. The descent to Konkordiaplatz is done in no time and we are already in the ascent to the Lötschenlücke. We enjoy the long and enjoyable downhill run to Blatten as a conclusion to this magnificent summit skitour.
Tour Details
Private Tour
| 1 person | CHF 1595 |
| 2 people | CHF 895 per person |
| Day | Elevation + | Elevation - | Kilometers | Walking time |
| 1 | 200m | 0m | 1.8km | approx. 1 hour |
| 2 | 1300m | 3250m | 33km | approx. 9-10 hours |
Day 1: Ascent to the Mönchsjoch hut 2850m
At Jungfraujoch you follow the signs to the Aletsch glacier exit. You hike along the marked path to Mönchsjoch hut. Stroll at a leisurely pace, it helps you acclimatise to the altitude. You meet your mountain guide for dinner at the Mönschsjoch hut.
Day 2: Ascent over the Ewig Schneefeld to the Grünhorn 4043m
From the Ewig Schneefeld we ascend up along an impressive glacier to the saddle between the Grünegghorn and the Grünhorn. An easy climb leads us to the Grünhorn summit. Gigantic views of the surrounding peaks await us. We descend back down along the same route and continue on up to the Lötschenlücke. A long descent over the Lang glacier now lies ahead. The tour comes to an end in Blatten towards late afternoon.
| Season | March - May |
| Departures for private tours | Private tours can be booked daily |
| Meeting point | 5:30pm at the Mönchsjoch hut for dinner |
- Guiding from a licenced mountain guide/ aspirant guide
- His or her expenses
- 1 night in bunk room with half-board
- Tea for the next day
- Summit Certificate
- Your expenses
- Snacks
- Rental equipment
- 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 (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
- GA or Half Fare Travelcard (if you have)
- Earplugs (optional)
- Camera and binoculars (optional)
Technical Equipment
- Harness
- Crampons with anti-snow plates
- Ice axe
- Helmet
- Ski touring skis or splitboard with skins and tele crampons
- Ski poles (preferrably telescopic)
- LVS (avalanche transceiver)
- Avalanche probe
- Avalanche shovel
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.