The standard route is rated PD+ II-, or ZS, Ice 45 degrees. This tour is very strenuous and requires excellent physical fitness. If you want to go easier please see the glacier hike to Grimsel Pass.

The climb, a 5-day tour, is on the largest glacier in Europe, the Aletschgletscher. The views are fabulous from the top.

Day 1:

Meet in Grindelwald or at the Jungfraujoch, 3464 m. and climb the Mönch, 4011 m. and stay in the Mönchsjoch Hut, 3657 m. 2-3 hrs to the summit and 2 hrs. back

Day 2:
Climb the Jungfrau, 4158 m. and hike down the Aletschgletscher to the Konkordia Hut 2850 m.

4-5 hrs. to the summit and 3 hrs. to the hut.

Day 3:
Climb the Grünegghorn or Gross Grünhorn 4044 m. and rappel down from the Grünegghorn and glacier travel to the Finsteraarhorn Hut, 3048 m. 5-6 hrs. to the hut.

Day 4:
We climb the highest peak in the Berner Alps, the Finsteraarhorn, 4274 m. We will stay another night at the Finsteraarhorn hut. The climb is 4-5 hrs.

Day 5:
We glacier travel via Rotloch to the Oberaarjoch to out to the Grimsel Pass. This day will be around 7-9 hrs. From there we will take the Taxi out. (Taxi is not included in the price)

The Finsteraarhorn Tour

June- July- August- September
 

Cost: 5 day climb CHF 4,550.00 (1 person) CHF 2,585.00 (per person with 2 person)

Includes: hut fees, 4 breakfasts, 4 dinners, 5 day climb

Previous mountaineering experience required.
 

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Click below for information on equipment and training plan for climbing in the Alps.