Ski Tour Gross Fiescherhorn
The Gross Fiescherhorn has the highest summit of the three Fiescherhorns. When looking from Grindelwald towards the “Fiescherlicka”, the striking Fiescherwand north face immediately catches the eye. With skis, however, you will climb the Gross Fiescherhorn from the other side. In order to get an early start, you’ll spend the night before the tour at the Mönchsjochhütte. At the end of the tour, depending on conditions, you’ll either climb back up to the Jungfraujoch or descend via the Lötschenlücke to Blatten in the Lötschental.
Tour Details
Private Tour
| 1 person | CHF 1295 |
| 2 people | CHF 750 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 3650m
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: Ski tour to the summit of the Fiescherhorn 4048m
We start out early and descend over the Ewig Schneefeld down to approx. 3250m. From the glacier we ascend to the Bergschrund below the Fiescher Col. Here we put on our crampons and continue on up to the summit where we will be rewarded with a spectacular view of the Eiger and the valley of Grindelwald. Our descent takes us back over the Ewig Schneefeld to the Konkordiaplatz. Depending on conditions we either go back to Jungfraujoch or we descent over the Lötschenlücke to Blatten in the Lötschental.
| 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.