Entry into ski mountaineering on almost 4000m peaks | Äbeni Flue and Louwihorn

• Procedure and meeting place

  • Meeting place

    9.41 Jungfraujoch

    Area: Grindelwald - Jungfraujoch - Hollandiahütte - Äbeni Flue - Lötschental
    Meeting point: 9.41 Jungfraujoch / 8.40 Grindelwald Terminal
    Finish: approx. 15.00 in the Lötschental
    Overnight stay: Hollandiahütte

  • Day 1

    800m

    1000

    WS

    After a welcome at the Jungfraujoch and a coffee, we head straight to the glacier. A short descent brings us to the start of the ascent. The route now takes us impressively across the glacier between the crevasses to the Louwitor and possibly the Louwihorn. Now comes a great descent in the Sulz and a short ascent to the Hollandiahütte. On the way and on the tour, we will explain and show you what is important and what you need to bear in mind when travelling on the glacier.

  • Day 2

    800m

    2200m

    WS

    The second day starts with the first sunlight. At dawn we climb over the glacier towards Äbeni Flue. The last few metres are a little steeper with hairpin bends. Once we reach the top at 3961 metres, we enjoy a magnificent view over the 4,000-metre peaks of the Aletsch region, the north face of the Aletschhorn and the Valais Giants, and on the other side Lake Thun and the foothills of the Alps. This is followed by a magnificent descent between the crevasses and onwards from the Lötschenlücke into the Lötschental. Here we can visit an impressive glacier gate! Depending on the time of year, the bus or taxi picks us up in Blatten or Fafleralp.

• Requirements

  • Mastering the ski touring technique with its basics (skins, hairpin turns).
  • Safe downhill technique in open terrain and in different types of snow.
  • Condition for ski tours with around 1000hm at a comfortable pace (~300hm/h).
  • In addition, there are sections where we carry the skis and trudge through the snow.
  • Splitboarders are welcome, provided they are experienced.
  • You don't need any experience on alpine tours or on the glacier.

• Price and services

  • CHF 565.-
  • Small group with 4 - 6 guests per mountain guide.
  • Including overnight stay in a hut and half board
  • Including planning and realisation with mountain guide and his travel expenses.
  • Excluding travel expenses, possible train tickets, personal consumption.

• Material and equipment

  • We have for you a detailed packing list with packing tips compiled.
  • For this tour you need the following material from this PDF. We carry our equipment with us all the time. Pack only what is necessary.

Impressions: Äbeni Flue and Louwihorn