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Summit Ski Tour Bernese Oberland

Three summits. Four mountain huts. Five days. This scenic and varied multi-day ski tour will lead you along some of the best terrain the Bernese Oberland has to offer and boasts summits to the Wildhorn (3248m), Wildstrubel (3244m) and the Rote Totz (2848). After five days of exploring the wilderness of the Alps, you will come back recharged- and ready to plan your next ski tour.

Quick Facts

 Ski Touring Week in the Bernese Oberland
 5 Days
 Experience Level: Advanced Beginner
 Fitness Level: Sporty
 Groups of max. 6 people
 4 overnight stays in mountain huts included

From 1450 CHF

From 1450 CHF

Closest Bookable Dates

Dates Available seats
08.04.24 - 12.04.24 more than 3

Tour Details

Group Tour (4-6 participants)

CHF 1450 per person  
   

Private Tour

1 person CHF 4495
2 people CHF 2495 per person
3 people CHF 1795 per person
4-6 people CHF 1450 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 800m 1750m 13km approx. 4-5 hours
2 1300m 1000m 8.5km approx. 5-6 hours
3 1100m 700m 8km approx. 5-6 hours
4 650m 1000m 10.5km approx. 5-6 hours
5 400m 1700m 12km approx. 5 hours

 

Day 1: Traverse of Arpelistock to Geltenhütte 2003m

Meet your guide on the Col du Pillon and take the cable car to Les Diablerets- Glacier 3000. After a short descent you will put on your skins for the climb to Arpelistock. The descent to the Gelten Hut will take you through the picturesque Furggetäli.

Day 2: Summit ski tour to Wildhorn 3248m

The route on the second day takes you up to Col du Brotsé and on to the summit of the Wildhorn. You will enjoy views across to the Valais Alps and then descend along glaciers to the cosy Wildhorn Hut.

Day 3: Traverse of Schnidehorn 2937m

In the morning you will head up to Schnidejoch and on to the Schnidehorn, the smaller neighbour of the Wildhorn. You will briefly ski down into the Canton of Valais, towards the Rawilpass. There you will cross back into the Canton of Bern and after a leisurely 1 hour hike up, you will reach the Wildstrubel Hut.

Day 4: The «not so wild» Wildstrubel… 3244m

This day begins with a very gentle uphill as you cross the large glacier plane called “Plaine Morte”. After this nice warm up, you will start climbing to your summit aim for the day, the Wildstrubel. After enjoying the panorama at the top, you will ski down the wide slopes to your accommodation for the evening, the Lämmeren Hut.

Day 5: Traverse of Rote Totz 2848 m to Kandersteg

On the final day an easy ascent and leisurely pace will take you to the final summit of the week, the Rote Totz. The descent will take you past the small lake of Tälliseeli, on to Walliswand, and into the Üschenen valley. After 1200m of downhill, you will arrive at the Sunnbüel cable car station, and you will begin your journey home from Kandersteg.

Season March - April
Departures for official tours See "Closest Bookable Dates"
Departures for private tours Private tours can be booked daily
Meeting point 9:40am at the cable car station Glacier 3000

 

  • Guiding from a licenced mountain guide/ aspirant guide
  • His or her expenses
  • 4 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
  • 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

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