Aletschhorn 4,194 metres | Ski mountaineering with a mountain guide

• Procedure and meeting place

  • Meeting place

    09:15, Blatten valley station near Naters

    We will meet at the Belalpbahnen valley station in Blatten near Naters.

  • Day 1 - Ascent to the hut

    900 metres altitude

    400 Hm

    We start our adventure on the Belalp, in the middle of the impressive Aletsch region. A small highlight awaits us right at the start: a short abseil onto the Oberaletsch glacier. We then make our way leisurely over the imposing lateral moraines to the picturesquely situated Oberaletschhütte, our base camp for the next two nights. The last part of the ascent to the hut is an easy via ferrata with ladders and fixed ropes. Once here, we are enchanted by the magnificent sunset and savour the unique atmosphere high up in the mountains.

  • Day 2 – Summit tour to the Aletschhorn

    1800 metres altitude

    1800 metres altitude

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    Freshly fortified, we set off early for our big goal: the Aletschhorn. The ascent leads over the Upper Aletsch Glacier to the ski depot, from where we climb the south-west ridge with crampons. Once at the top, a breathtaking panoramic view of the proud four-thousand-metre peaks of the Aletsch region opens up - an unforgettable moment for all mountain lovers. Back at the ski depot, magnificent downhill options await us. Depending on the snow conditions, we choose the best route to round off the skiing experience perfectly before returning to the Oberaletschhütte.

  • Day 3 – Ski tour to Sattellücke and return to Belalp

    1200 metres altitude

    1800 metres altitude

    On the last day, a leisurely ski tour to the Sattellücke is on the agenda. Once at the top, we enjoy the view and prepare for the well-deserved descent. The route down to Belalp delights with fantastic slopes and panoramic views, interrupted only by a short counter-ascent that makes the descent even more exciting. Back in Belalp, we look back on unforgettable days of ski touring – a perfect end to a magnificent mountain adventure.

  • Conclusion

    Approximately 4 p.m., Blatten near Naters

    We complete the course together.

• Requirements

  • Mastering the ski touring technique with its basics (skins, hairpin turns).
  • Safe downhill technique in open terrain and in different types of snow.
  • You have first experience with ice axe and crampons.
  • Stamina for ski tours with around 1700 metres (summit day) otherwise approx. 1000 metres at a normal pace (~350 metres/hour).
  • In addition, there are sections where we carry the skis and trudge through the snow.
  • Splitboarders are welcome, provided they are experienced.

• Price and services

  • CHF 1590.-
  • Rope team with 2 guests per mountain guide.
  • Including planning and realisation with mountain guide and his travel expenses.
  • Including overnight stay in a hut with half board.

• Material and equipment

  • For this tour you need the material from this PDF. We carry our equipment with us the whole time. Only pack the essentials.
  • General material and packing tips we have also put together for you.

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Impressions: Aletschhorn