Oberland high level route

- ski the only UNESCO natural World Heritage site in the Alps

This tour starts in the world famous resort of Grindelwald and makes use of the highest railway in the Alps, which passes through the Eiger to arrive at Jungfraujoch.  From here we ski into the heart of the longest glacier in the Alps, which is also the only UNESCO natural World Heritage Site in the Alps.  This tour is an excellent option for experienced skiers seeking big glaciers and high peaks.

The trip duration is 7 days including arrival and departure.  There are 5 days of guided skiing (there is also an option for an extra day skiing for those who would like to start with a warm up day).

Jungfraubhan and the Eiger, and setting off from Jungfraujoch

Programme

The programme is subject to change depending upon weather and conditions.

Day 1  Meet in Leysin at 7pm for a briefing on the week's activities. Night in hotel.

Day 2  Transfer to Grindelwald.  Jungfrau railway through the Eiger to the Jungfraujoch, and then ski the Louroihorn (3779m) with a descent to the Konkordia or Hollandia hut.

Day 3-5  Moving from hut-to-hut to ski a succession of peaks above the Aletsch Glacier, in the heart of the only natural World Heritage Site in the Alps.  Summit opportunities include the Äbeni Flue (3962m), Kranzberg (3666m), Trugberg South (3,880m), Wyssnollen (3595m), and Gross Wannenhorn (3,906m).

Day 6  From the Oberaarjoch hut ascent of the Vorder Galmihorn (3517m)followed by a long descent to the valley to finish in Munster. Return to Leysin by train.  Night in hotel.

Day 7  Depart.

The group will be up to 6 skiers with 1 guide.