Ski Tour Wetterhorn
The Wetterhorn stands and watches majestically over Grindelwald. To reach the summit of this impressive mountain on skis you will need to be well prepared, as the tour is not without its challenges. From Rosenlaui we ascend along the summer path towards Dossenhütte. At the Rosenlaui bivouac we turn off to the Roselaui glacier and follow it to the Wellhornsattel. Now we traverse to the Wettersattel and walk the last part of the ascent with crampons and ice axe. The view from the top of the Wetterhorn is unique: on one side the glacier landscape of the Bernese Alps, on the other side the lush green meadows waking up from their winter sleep. The descent back to Rosenlaui is ingenious - sometimes steep, sometimes flat, sometimes easy, sometimes challenging. We have to stay focussed til the very end to make this skitour a complete success.
Tour Details
Private Tour
| 1 person | CHF 1295 |
| 2 people | CHF 690 per person |
| Day | Elevation + | Elevation - | Kilometers | Walking time |
| 1 | 2400m | 2400m | 16km | approx. 10-12 hours |
Day 1: Ascent from Rosenlaui to the Wetterhorn 3692m
After meeting in Rosenlaui, the approach starts along the deep Rosenlaui Gorge. Some steep sections leading up through the forest already call for excellent kick turn ability. Once out of the woods the valley opens up and flattens out for a while. After joining the moraine, the route leads more steeply up in the direction of the Rosenlaui bivouac. Hereabouts, we tend to make a quick pit stop. From there the route leads out across the Rosenlaui glacier, then up to the Wellhornsattel. After a short descending traverse, the following, moderately-angled glacier will lead us up to the Wetterhornsattel and ski depot. From here we will leave the skis, don crampons and climb the snow couloir, or rock steps beside it, to gain the summit. This is a steep, serious climb. From the summit we will be rewarded with impressive views down to Grindelwald and across to the Eiger. We'll descend the same way back to our skis, and enjoy a magnificent ride back down to Rosenlaui. A long, scenic and inspiring journey has come to an end.
| Season | March - May |
| Departures for private tours | Private tours can be booked daily |
| Meeting point | prearranged time between 1 and 3am in Rosenlaui at the Rosenlaui gorge parking |
- Guiding from a licenced mountain guide/ aspirant guide
- His or her expenses
- Summit Certificate
- Your expenses
- Snacks
- Rental equipment
- 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
- Headlamp
- 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.