2:30 pm
High tour | Wetterhorn via Willisgrätli with mountain guide
On the divide between the foothills of the Alps and the high mountains with magnificent climbing and sensational views!
Technics
Endurance
Bernese Oberland
The Wetterhorn is one of the great, impressive peaks of the Bernese Oberland. The evening before, we experience the impressive scenery high above Grindelwald at the Glecksteinhütte, often in the company of ibexes. On the summit day, we ascend early over the striking ridge, the Willisgrätli, to the saddle. The route offers varied scrambling in easy but impressive terrain, always accompanied by fantastic views: on the one hand to Lake Thun, on the other to the wild glaciers and steep walls of the Bernese Alps. We finally reach the panoramic summit of the Wetterhorn via the stepped stem. The descent follows the ascent route, with a well-earned break at the Glecksteinhütte before we return to the valley together.
Procedure and meeting place
We meet at the Gleckstein junction and walk comfortably to the hut. You are also welcome to arrive a little earlier, in which case we will meet directly at the hut.
The approach to the hut is a normal hiking trail. However, it leads impressively past the glacier gorge, which was formed by the last ice age (subglacial drainage channel is the technical term).
An early start today. In the light of our headlamps, we climb first on the hiking trail, later a little pathless to the Chrinnen Glacier. We cross this with crampons and reach the foot of the ridge. Now it's a constant scramble uphill or in pathless terrain. In the centre of the ridge, the climbing becomes a little more challenging and exciting. Here we find great pitches in impressive mountain terrain. We enjoy the sunrise over the Schreckhorn and the direct view of the Eiger. Once we reach the saddle, we take a good break before climbing the last few metres over the stem. This is often in pathless terrain and repeatedly involves scrambling. The descent follows the same route. We enjoy a refreshment together in the Glecksteinhütte and toast our tour. You are also welcome to spend another night at the Glecksteinhütte to take a more leisurely approach to the tour.
Requirements
- You have some alpine touring experience and can move well in pathless terrain.
- Climbing up to 3a.
- Good stamina for around 1300 metres ascent and 2000 metres descent. You are also welcome to spend another night in the Gleckstein on your own to take it a little easier.
Price and services
- CHF 835.-
- Rope team with 2 guests per mountain guide.
- Including overnight stay in a hut with half board.
- Including professional planning and guidance by a certified mountain guide.
- Excluding travel and personal consumption.
Material and equipment
- For this tour you need the material from this packing list.
- We have also put together some packing and material tips for you.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us, preferably via the Contact form.
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