Gross Grünhorn ski tour and crossing of the Aletsch region with a mountain guide

Across wide glaciers to a prominent summit!

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Ski tour to the Gross Grünhorn

On these two tour days, we will undertake a magnificent high-altitude ski tour to the Gross Grünhorn. This is in the middle of the gigantic mountain world of the Great Aletsch Glacier. Surrounded by ice, a prominent 4,000 metre peak with an impressive view. We start the tour with a preparatory tour around the Mönchsjochhütte. Trugberg with cool ski slopes or the Walcherhorn with a pretty firn ridge. We use the day to prepare and acclimatise and spend the night in the Mönchsjochhütte. The second day starts early and we travel through the huge glaciers to the ascent to the Gross Grünhorn. The ascent to the summit is on foot. A tremendous mountain panorama awaits us here - we made it together! After a cool descent to the Konkordiaplatz and a counter-climb to the Lötschenlücke, we enjoy the turns down into the Lötschental and look back on our shared experience one last time.

  • Venue & meeting point

    • Area: Aletsch region
    • Meeting point: 9.45 Jungfraujoch
    • Finish: approx. 15.00 in the Lötschental

  • Requirements

    • Mastery of ski touring technique including good hairpin bend technique.
    • Safe downhill technique in open terrain and in different types of snow.
    • You have first experience with ice axe and crampons.
    • Stamina for ski tours of around 1000 metres at a normal pace (~300-350m/h).
    • Condition for 2000m of descent in different types of snow.
    • In addition, there are sections where we carry the skis and trudge through the snow.
    • This tour is not suitable with a splitboard.

  • Group size

    • Takes place with 2 guests per mountain guide.

  • Price and services

    • CHF 1190.-
    • Including planning and realisation with mountain guide and his travel expenses.
    • New: Including accommodation costs
    • Excluding travel expenses, possible train tickets, personal consumption.

  • Material and equipment

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us, preferably via the Contact form. 

Impressions: Gross Grünhorn

    Ski tour to the Gross Grünhorn
    Descent on the Aletsch Glacier to the Gross Grünhorn
    Ski tour on the Aletsch Glacier

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Here you will find the organisation of our tours as a guideline. If you are unsure which level suits you best, feel free to get in touch - We can help you!

Technics

Technology 1 - for beginners

Easy tours, suitable for beginners. The terrain is easy and moderate. No previous mountaineering experience is necessary.

Ski toursSafe skiing on the black piste in the ski area. No previous knowledge of ski touring necessary.

Technique 2 - Leisurely tours

Easy to slightly challenging tours with short, steeper sections that we master together and with coaching. You are ready for this level after a basic or taster course.

Ski toursFirst off-piste experience up to approx. 30° slope gradient. You have mastered the basic techniques of ski touring and have some experience of hairpin bends.

Technique 3 - Medium tours

Medium-difficulty tours with short, technical sections that are easy to do with some previous experience. You have already done a few tours and feel confident with your equipment and technique.

Ski toursYou are confident in off-piste terrain up to a slope angle of approx. 35° and are proficient in hairpin bends in a variety of terrain. 

Technique 4 - First big tours

Challenging tours with longer, steeper passages that require a good level of experience and skill. We secure these sections with ropes and coach you through difficult sections. Suitable for adventure-seekers with solid basic training.

Ski toursSafe skiing in steep off-piste terrain (up to approx. 40°), solid hairpin technique. First experience with rope manoeuvres, such as roping up on the glacier and abseiling.

Technique 5 - Grand tours

Very demanding tours, with technical passages that require a good level of experience and skill. These are secured, but smooth, rapid progress is required. For experienced climbers with plenty of experience and a thirst for adventure.

Ski toursYou are a very safe skier on steep, unsecured terrain. You are a master of hairpin turns in difficult conditions and have experience with rope manoeuvres and glacier equipment.

Endurance

Endurance 1 - Easy tours

Easy tours with plenty of time to take a break and enjoy.

  • Elevation gain: approx. 500 - 800 metres per day, 
  • Pace: approx. 250 - 300 m / h.
Endurance 2 - Leisurely tours

"Normal" tour at a leisurely pace with 800 - 1000 vertical metres per day, ~300 hm / h.

Endurance 3 - Medium tours

Longer tours at a steady, fluid pace. A solid basic level of fitness is required here.

  • Elevation gain: approx. 1200 metres per day
  • Pace: approx. 350 m / h.
Endurance 4 - First big tours

Long and challenging tours at a brisk but constant pace. Ideal for active sports enthusiasts.

  • Elevation gain: up to 1500 metres per day
  • Pace: approx. 350 m / h.
Endurance 5 - Long tours

Very long tours with more than 1500 metres in altitude per day. Requires very good fitness and stamina.

  • Elevation metres: 1500 m + per day
  • Pace: approx. 400 m / h.

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