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.
Tour Details
- Fitness Level: Sporty
- Experience Level: Advanced Beginner
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:
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
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.