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Giants in the Bernese Alps with a guide.

A hut to hut week in the Bernese Alps
6 full guided days by a qualified IFMGA guide/aspirant
Guiding ratio max 2:1
6 overnights included in the activity's price!
Natural continuation plan to our Swiss Classics in Saas Fee week.

Giants in the Bernese Alps with a guide.

About the activity

There is no way around it: most of the Bernese Alps summits are technically challenging, the glaciers are crevassed and the huts are high! That is why our program, though might seem to be very intense, finds the optimal balance between the acclimatization phase and the very challenging week in the high mountains. This week is one of a kind!.
The activity includes:
snow and ice gear usage
movement on snow and ice
climbing short sections of moderately steep ice
climbing short sections of moderately steep rock up to UIAA III
glacier travel ‎
guiding in a 1:2 ratio
Timetable:
Day 1- Meeting at 17:30 in Grindelwald– for a briefing and a gear check.
Day 2- Acclimatization day. Today, we have at our disposal the whole day to reach- from the highest railway station in Europe, the Jungfraujoch 3,454m above sea level- the Konkordia hut 2,848m, and its infamous steep staircase of over 450 stairs...The overnight in the mid-high altitude allows us to get better acclimetized without getting sick.
Day 3- The night at the hut enables us a relaxed start to our next day's adventure: the Grosses Grünhorn 4,043m. The airy climb starts by ascending the Grünegghorn 3,863m- a proud summit on its own- and follows its north ridge to the highest point and possibly our first 4,000-meter summit of the week. This climb is only possible if conditions are good as the north ridge might be very icy and exposed. An alternative acclimatization summit for teams that would like to enjoy the solitude on a less frequented summit, can be the Wyssnollen 3,583m- just above the Grünhornlücke and on our way to the Finsteraarhron hut 3,050m.
Day 4- As the hut's name suggests, the Finsteraarhorn 4,274m- is our goal for today! The highest point in the Bernese Alps is reached by a long but not very technical climb. First we ascend the snow flanks and glacieated terrain to the Hugisattel (4,088m) from it and its rock step (UIAA III) we gain the airy ridgeline which is exposed but straight- forward. From the summits cross, one of the most spectacular panoramas in the Alps is reviled. The descent is similar to our ascent and another night at the hut is needed after such a long day.
Day 5- This day can be very dynamic and our plan depends on the conditions, weather, participants wishes and physical condition. If the snow coverage on the Fiescher glacier and flanks is good and our team feels fit and motivated, we can consider to add both “Fiescherhörner” (4,025m & 4,050m) to the list. If conditions don’t allow a safe decent from the Fieschersattel or even to go up the Fiescherfirn, the day will be dedicated to travel through the Grünhornlücke and the Ewigschneefäld to Switzerland’s highest hut, the Mönchsjochhütte 3,624m.
Day 6- We choose today again between 2 options: the Jungfrau 4,158m or the Mönch 4,110m, both are very accessible from the hut; The approach to the Mönch 4,110m is hardly felt as the hut is located literally on its flank. The Mönchs ascent is short but has it all- some delicate grade III rock, snow and ice passages and a spectacular "airy" ridgeline to its summit. The Jungfrau 4,158m ascent is slightly longer and more complex, still in the dark, we approach its rocky east- facing spur and at daybreak we tackle the exposed Rottalsattel 3,880 (the Rottal pass), after which follows a steep but technically simple climb via the mountains south flank to its sought- after summit. Due to the sun´s radiation and the south aspect of the climb, we don’t linger at the summit much and descend back as we came.
Day 7- We have the time for our last summit before taking the train back to the valley.
* The mentioned timetable is exemplary and may vary greatly, due to conditions, ability of the participants, safety & weather limitations.

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