Ski Tour Lötschenlücke
The ski tour over the Lötschenlücke at 3164m is probably the most famous day tour in the Swiss Alps, and rightly so, as it leads you directly through a UNESCO World Heritage area and delivers breath-taking panoramic views at every turn. With unbelievable scenery and magnificent descents, this tour is a must-do for any ski tourer. Outdoor’s exclusive special with Jungfrau Railways makes organizing your tour easy, as the transportation tickets are already included in the price. Take advantage of a classic tour at a great value and meet us at the Jungfraujoch.
Tour Details
- Fitness Level: Basic
- Experience Level: Advanced Beginner
- Minimum age 14 years
- Guests over 75 please contact us before booking
You have prior ski touring experience and are comfortable in different snow conditions. Please be aware that during this entire tour the altitude is between 3200müM and 3500müM and you will need the required fitness to handle the altitude.
Group Tour (5-8 participants)
| Incl. round travel ticket | CHF 295 per person |
| Incl. round travel ticket with Swiss half fare card | CHF 230 per person |
| Only guiding | CHF 165 per person |
Private Tour
| 1-4 people | CHF 825 per group |
| 5-8 people (incl. round travel ticket) | CHF 295 per person |
| 5-8 people (incl. round travel ticket with Swiss half fare card) | CHF 230 per person |
| 5-8 people (only guiding) | CHF 165 per person |
To book a private tour please contact us:
This package includes round-trip transportation and all services of the tour (a professional guide and round-trip ticket). You conveniently pay the entire tour price once at the train counter, receive your ticket and your adventure starts!
This round-trip ticket is valid from the station where you purchase your ticket from. This will be your starting and ending point, for example: Interlaken Ost - Jungfraujoch - Blatten - Interlaken Ost.
The package with round-trip ticket can be purchased at train stations in Interlaken Ost or Grindelwald village with the note "Guided Ski Tour Lötschenlücke by Outdoor". Please note that the purchase of the round-trip ticket is not possible at the station Grindelwald Terminal.
Please allow extra time at the train station if you are planning to purchase your round-trip ticket on the morning of the tour. Tickets can also be purchased from 2pm on the day before the tour at the stations listed above. As the counters in Grindelwald are still closed early in the morning, you have to buy it the evening before, if you want to buy it in Grindelwald. The counter in Interlaken Ost is daily open from 6am.
Car drivers are best advised to park in Interlaken Ost.
If you have a GA or do not need the entire round-trip, we recommend you purchase transportation individually and pay for the tour costs (guiding only) directly with us by credit card.
For private groups of 5+ the round-trip package is available. Private groups of 1-4 must purchase their transportation separately, and pay for tour costs directly with us.
| Day | Elevation + | Elevation - | Kilometers | Walking time |
| 1 | 450m | 2350m | 25km | approx. 5-6 hours |
Day ski tour to Jungfraujoch - Lötschenlücke 3173m - Lötschental
Meet your guide at Grindelwald Terminal and take the Eiger Express to Eigergletscher. From here you will continue by train to the Jungfraujoch. Under the expert guidance of your mountain guide, you will ski towards Konkordiaplatz. From there you will mount your skins and climb over the Grossen Aletschfirn to the Lötschenlücke. Your rewards at the top include a breath-taking view of the Aletschhorn north face and the quiet stillness of this unique mountain environment. Your descent over the Lang Glacier into the Lötschental is long and no less impressive than the ascent. After an obligatory glass of Valais white wine in Blatten in Lötschental, you will begin your journey home and take a train back to Interlaken.
| Season | March 1st - May 20th |
| Departures for official tours | Every friday, saturday, sunday, monday + Ascension day May 9th |
| 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
- Technical equipment (harness, LVS, probe, shovel)
- Travel costs (if booked with round travel ticket)
- Your expenses
- Snacks
- Additional rental equipment
- Tavel costs (if booked without round travel ticket)
- 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
- 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
- GA or Half Fare Travelcard (if you have)
- Camera and binoculars (optional)
Technical Equipment
- Harness*
- Ski touring skis or splitboard with skins and tele crampons
- Ski poles (preferrably telescopic)
- LVS (avalanche transceiver)*
- Avalanche probe*
- Avalanche shovel*
- Ski helmet (optional but recommended)
* provided free of charge by us, please let us know what you need when booking
We do not offer specific snowboard group tours. If you are an accomplished and experienced splitboard tourer, you are welcome to sign up for the normal group tour, as long as you are experienced in disassembling and reassembling your board. The Lötschenlücke ski tour is generally not particularly suitable for snowboarders, as there are several flat sections on the descents.
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.