Berner Oberland Haute Route
Backcountry Ski Tour - SWITZERLAND
Berner Oberland Guide Ski Traverse - Guided Backcountry skiing in Switzerland
Cross 8 glaciers with options to climb and ski 5 peaks
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Jungfrau - Finsteraarhorn
Switzerland
Tour Description:
This classic tour offers some of the most breathtaking views of the European Alps. Staying in beautiful Alpine Huts and traveling light with only daypacks, we will cross 8 different glaciers with options to climb and ski 5 peaks. The tour's finale is a 6,000 vertical foot ski to the valley to Conche!
Starting in Interlaken, we will ride the famous train which brings us up to the Jungfraujoch via the Klein Scheidegg at the base of the Eiger North Face.
The Berner Oberland Haute Route offers tremendous peak skiing possibilities. Entering the Eiger massif via the Jungfraujoch at 3,454 m (11,329'), we find ourselves in the heart of the mountains.
Our guides will assure you the finest technical and cultural experiences. Their familiarity with the area and its people will provide you with a safe and complete experience.
The team: We have an exceptional group of friends, all professional mountain guides, IFMGA certified. Our guides have an intimate knowledge of the haute route and are dedicated to sharing this incredible experience with you.
All the guides are bilingual or more, they have travel the world, ski and climbs in many mountain ranges. You will enjoy their expertise, companionship and professionalism.
We are looking forward to meeting you.
The team; Cedric, Patou, Yvan, Jean Pavillard
The Finsteraarhorn
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ITINERARY:
Day 1: Evening welcoming in Interlaken. Review equipment and tour.
Day 2:Travel from Interlaken to Jungfraujoch via train. Ski up to the Monchjoch Hut (3,630 m / 11,906 ft) and spend the night. There is the possibility of climbing the Monch along the way (4,099 m / 13,444 ft).
Day 3: Ski traverse to the Konkordia Hut (2,850 m / 9,348 ft) via Trugberg Mountain (3,867 m / 12,684 ft). This is a great ski descent with spectacular views of Konkordiaplatz (the region where four glaciers come together, the glacial ice is ~3,000 ft thick!).
Day 4: Ascent and descent of Gross Grunhorn, return to Konkordia hut. Many other options from the hut base on condition and participants wishes.
Day 5: From the Konkordia Hut, ski to the Finsteraar Hut (3,048 m / 9,997 ft) via Grunhornlucke (3,266 m / 10,712 ft). Ascent of Weissnollen (3,594 m / 11,788 ft) over two glaciers followed by a fantastic ski descent.
Day 6: From Finsteraar Hut, ascend and extraordinaire ski descent of Gross Wannenhorn (93905m / 12,886 ft) or Agassihorn at (3,953 m / 13,044 ft). Return
to the Finsteraar Hut.
Day 7: From the Finsteraar Hut, embark on a mellow ski traverse to the Oberaar Hut (3,258 m / 10,686'). Ski a peak along the way.
Day 8: From the Oberaar Hut, descend to the town of Munster (1,388 m / 4,552 ft) via Galmilucke (3,293 m / 10,801 ft) or Galmihorn (3,486 m / 11,434 ft). This is a great descent from the white ice and snow of the glacier to the green valley floor (6,134 ft vertical!). Return to Interlaken.
Contact Jean for more information or sign up for the trip!
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This is a strenuous tour and requires a high level of fitness. Participants must be strong skiers
able to perform strong stem christies while carrying a pack in variable conditions: Powder, hard spring snow,
crud and everything in between. Basic mountaineering skills are helpful, we may use a rope, ice axe, and crampons.
Your guide will be happy to teach you these skills during the tour. |
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Tour dates:
April 21 - 28, 2006
May 1 - 8, 2006
Important note:
Any departure between late March until Mid-May can be scheduled for your convenience.
Contact me for a customized tour for you or your group at
jean@jpmountainguide.com
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Ratio: maximum 6 participants, one guide.
Service includes:
Professional Bilingual guide & expenses
Transportation during the tour, train to Jungfraujoch,
Train from Munster back to Interlaken, via Brig.
Mountain Huts 6 nights, with breakfast and dinner
Group technical equipment. First aid kit, ropes, radio.
Rescue sled, repair kit.
Service does not include:
Transfer to and from Interlaken
Hotel and Meals in Interlaken
Picnic lunches
Personal gear
Rescue insurance, Incidentals
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