Berner Oberland Ski Tour

The Swiss Berner Oberland is home to one of the most spectacular ski touring experiences in the Alps. Over six days, this adventure takes you through the iconic Jungfrau, Monch, Eiger, and the vast Aletsch Glacier system. Traveling between four high mountain huts, you will have the chance to tackle incredible ski ascents and descents on some of the most breathtaking terrain imaginable. This tour is best suited for advanced to expert skiers in good physical condition. While prior mountaineering experience is helpful, it is not a requirement and you will pick up skills along the way.

• avalanche kit

• crampons skis

• skins

• ice axe

• rope

• crampons

• crevasse rescue kit

Trip Summary Day 0 — Arrival in Interlaken Arrive in Interlaken by late afternoon or early evening. We’ll meet as a team to review the plan, check gear, and prepare for the journey ahead. Day 1 — Jungfraujoch & Hollandiahütte Our adventure begins early with a 6:30 AM train from Interlaken to Jungfraujoch, gaining an impressive 9,560 feet. Transfers in Interlaken Ost, Lauterbrunnen, and Kleine Scheidegg lead to a final stretch tunneled through the Eiger and Mönch. From Jungfraujoch, we ski onto the Jungfraufirn Glacier. If weather and conditions allow, we ascend to Louwitor Pass (11,800 ft), accessing the Kranzbergfirn and enjoying a thrilling ~2,000-foot descent before a gentle skin to the Hollandiahütte. If the Louwitor crossing is not viable, we follow the Jungfraufirn to Konkordiaplatz and continue to the Hollandiahütte. Day 2 — Äbeni Flue & Konkordiahütte We begin with a ski ascent of Äbeni Flue (just under 13,000 ft), a striking peak rising above the Hollandiahütte. After taking in sweeping views, we descend toward Konkordiaplatz and continue to the Konkordiahütte. Perched high on a rocky outcrop, the hut overlooks the massive glacier basin below. When built, the glacier reached its foundation; today the ice sits more than 130 meters lower. Access requires climbing a steep staircase carved into the rock — skis are left below for this memorable final ascent. Day 3 — Grünhornlücke & Finsteraarhornhütte We cross the Grünhornlücke, linking the Aletsch and Fiesch valleys, then descend roughly 1,000 feet before lightening our packs for a side tour to Wyssnollen. This enjoyable 2,000-foot east-facing ascent offers engaging skiing and just enough crevasse navigation to keep things interesting. After the descent, we continue to the Finsteraarhornhütte, our home for the next two nights. Day 4 — Exploration from Finsteraarhornhütte A flexible day allows us to explore the remarkable terrain surrounding the hut. Options may include: Hugisattel (13,400 ft): A steep climb to the notch below the Finsteraarhorn summit pyramid with a thrilling descent. Hinter Fiescherhorn: A classic 4,000-meter peak offering expansive views toward Grindelwald far below. Chamonixspitze: A striking summit west of Agassizhorn for a unique touring objective. Day 5 — Gross Wannenhorn & Oberaarjochhütte Today’s traverse features the ascent of Gross Wannenhorn, widely considered one of the finest ski objectives in the region. From the hut, we glide across the Fieschergletscher before climbing ~3,500 feet to the summit. The final ridge is exposed but manageable, culminating in an exciting ski descent through broad glaciated terrain. We then continue across the glacier system and climb ~2,700 feet to the Oberaarjochhütte. Day 6 — Descent to the Rhône Valley Several excellent exit options await: Vorder Galmihorn → Bächital → Reckingen: Nearly 7,000 vertical feet of skiing, often with excellent corn snow. Galmilicke → Münster: A scenic variation finishing near Reckingen. Poor weather exit: Descend the Oberaargletscher to Grimselpass and follow the snow-covered road to pickup. Most routes finish in Goms (Upper Rhône Valley). From there, we take the mountain train to Brig and return to Interlaken by late afternoon — just in time for showers and a well-earned dinner. Day 7 — Departure Depart Interlaken or extend your stay to explore more of Switzerland.

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