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Mammut Alpine School: FINSTERAARHORN 4,274 METERS AND GRÜNEGGHORN 3,787 METERS

Bernese Oberland

Grindelwald, Wengen and Mürren

ALPINE SKI TOUR ON THE HIGHEST BERNESE PEAKS!

Ski Touring Difficult

Distance
36 km
Ascent
3.4 km
Descent
5.5 km
Duration
1 day +
Low Point
1.3 km
High Point
4.3 km
Gradient
38˚
Mammut Alpine School: FINSTERAARHORN 4,274 METERS AND GRÜNEGGHORN 3,787 METERS Map

This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features high exposure (e3) and is typically done between October and April. From a low point of 1.3 km to the maximum altitude of 4.3 km, the route covers 36 km, 3356 vertical metres of ascent and 5504 vertical metres of descent. You'll need rope, skins, ice axe, crampons and glacier kit to complete it safely.

Description

A guided ski tour by Mammut Alpine School up the highest Bernese peaks. Find out more: https://www.mammutalpineschool.com/en/skihochtour-finsteraarhorn-4274-m-und-gruenegghorn-3787-m/

Difficulty

Difficult

Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.

High Exposure (E3)

3 out of 4

In case of a fall, death is highly likely.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between October and April

Features

  • Alpine
  • Couloir
  • Ski Mountaineering

Equipment required

  • Rope
  • Skins
  • Ice axe
  • Crampons
  • Glacier kit

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