Welcome to the Swiss Mountaineering School grindelwaldSPORTS.
Louitor and Aebniflueh
The programme:
Day 1 Louitor 3676m We meet at Grindelwald Terminal go together to the Jungfraujoch. From there we ski down to the glacier bowl on the foot of the Jungfrau. There we put on our skins and head up to Louitor, passing impressive glacier terrain. The views from the top are dominated by the Jungfrau and Aletschhorn up close. A fun de- scent brings us down to the Aletschfirn and a short renascent up to the beautifully situated Hollandia Hut at 3240m.
Day 2 Climb to the Aebeniflueh 3962m At the break of dawn we set out towards the Äbeniflueh Firn and its summit. The terrain to the summit alternates between steep and gentle sections. A well earned break at the summit is topped by the spectac- ular panoramic view of a Unesco World Heritage. We descend back to the Hollandia Hut and continue our tour along the Lang Glacier to Blatten in the Lötschental, one of the longest descents in the Alps. Home- ward journey towards late afternoon.
What you need to know…
Meeting point: Our mountain guide will meet you at 7.10 am at Grindelwald Terminal.
Your journey: If arriving by car, it’s best to park in Grindelwald or Interlaken Ost. If you travel by train you might have to travel the night before to be able to be ready at 7.10 am. Please be aware that you can not buy the ticket to Jungfraujoch at Grindelwald Terminal on the first day of the tour as the counters are still closed at meeting time.
Requirements: Day 1 Day 2 750m elevation gain 720m elevation gain 950m elevation loss 2420m elevation loss 10 kilometre 22 kilometre Walking time: around 4-5 hours Walking time: around 6-7 hours
Ability level: medium
You have done at least one ski tour before. You are comfortable skiing off piste with a backpack on. Hiking for up to 6hrs carrying a backpack is now problem for you.
Equipment: See equipment list in the appendix. In our Outdoorshop, we sell technical equipment, mountaineering clothing, shoes and backpacks. You can also rent the technical equipment, just let us know.
Decision: 1-2 days before the tour, we check different weather forecasts and the conditions to decide whether we can start the tour. The day before the tour, we call you to let you know the last information.
Hut: Please be aware that we stay at a mountain hut. Depending on the season, there might not be any tap water. Also, in most huts you will not be able to charge any devices. Please let us know if you are a vegetarian or have other food allergies to make sure we can inform the hut.
Last information: The day before the tour, we call you to let you know the name of the mountain guide as well as his/her mobile phone number. Please only use it in emergencies, for example if you missed the train. For all other questions, please contact our of- fice in Grindelwald: +41 (0)33 854 12 80 or [email protected]
Price per person: CHF 445.00 4-6 participants per mountain guide
What you benefit from:
Inclusive: Guiding from a licenced mountain guide His/her expenses 1 night in bunk room with half-board Tea for the next day
Not inclusive: Your expenses Snacks Rental equipment Possible expenses for a taxi (costs of the guide have to be paid by the guest)
Security: All our courses are conducted by licenced IFMGA mountain guides. For a continu- ous high standard, regular training and further education are compulsory. This way we can guarantee the best possible security measures. grindelwaldSPORTS has been certified over the last couple of years with the „Safety Label in Adventures“. Our security and emergency concepts are annually examined by this organization.
General terms of contract: Please read the general terms of contract.
We help you to prepare:
Clothing: Choose functional clothing that is water resistant, comfortable and breathable. We suggest the several layer principle for best adaption in fluctuating temperatures. Our experts in the Outdoorshop are happy to help.
Footwear: In the equipment list in the appendix, you see what kind of footwear you need for this tour. If you have bought new boots, we suggest you try them out on an easy hike before undertaking a tour.
Lunch: A little lunch per day should be enough – some bars, a sandwich, dried fruit, nuts, … We recommend to drink a lot the evening before and in the morning. It helps to handle the altitude.
Packing a backpack: Do not pack too much. In the equipment list in the appendix you see the size of backpack we recommend. Do not forget, you need to carry everything by yourself.
Any questions: That is what we are here for. Do not hesitate to conact us, either by phone on +41 (0)33 854 12 80, by e-mail ([email protected]) or on spot at our Outdoor- shop at Dorfstrasse 103 in Grindelwald.
The necessary equipment for this tour is marked with a .
Equipment list
Listed below is the equipment we suggest bringing. Use it as a checklist to make sure you do not forget anything. Of course, you can always add to the list but remember everything you pack must also be carried ;-)
Backpack Backpack 20-25l Backpack 30-35l Backpack 25-30l Backpack 35+l
Clothing Warm, functional clothing Sun hat Windbreaker or GTX-jacket Gloves (ideal 1 thin pair 1 thick pair) Light windbreaker pants or GTX-pants Beanie or headband Mountaineering or hiking pants Extra underwear and extra socks Ski pants Thermo underwear short/long
Footwear Crampon proof mountaineering boots Hiking boots Ski touring boots/snowboard boots Solid and warm winter boots
The basics Sun glasses (category 3 or 4) Sunscreen lotion and lipstick (min. factor 30, better 50) Thermos flask, drinking bottle SAC/DAV permit (if holder) Silk sleeping bag Halbtaxabo/GA (if holder) Headlamp Maybe earplugs Toiletries Maybe camera and binoculars Identity card
Technical equipment Harness Ski touring skis with skins and tele crampons Crampons with anti-snow plates Ski poles, even better adjustable poles Ice axe Robust snow shoes with tele crampons Helmet LVS (avalanche beacon device) Descender with locking carabiner Avalanche probe Sling 120cm 1 piece Avalanche shovel Ice axe for steep ice fall climbing maybe avalanche airbag Ice screw maybe ski helmet lock carabiner 1 piece