Day 3: Snowshoeing the Berner Haute Route
Bernese Oberland
Day 3 of 5 day snowshoeing adventure organised by Mammut Alpine School.
Snow Shoeing Moderate
- Distance
- 7.6 km
- Ascent
- 537 m
- Descent
- 373 m
- Duration
- 2-3 hrs
- Low Point
- 2.7 km
- High Point
- 3.2 km
- Gradient
- 40˚
Program: "Today's itinerary surely won’t let you down, with spectacular views over the Valais peaks and, of course, the Matterhorn. We will make our way along the Fiescher Glacier via Rotloch and the Galmi and Studer glaciers to the Oberaarjoch Hut. This hut is reached via an iron ladder. (Distance: 8 km. Hiking time: 5 hours; Ascent/Descent: 500/300 vertical meters)." (https://www.mammutalpineschool.com/en/schneeschuhtour-berner-haute-route/)
Difficulty
Moderate
High Exposure (E3)
In case of a fall, death is highly likely.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.