Snowshoetour Wildhorn 3,248 meters
ON THE HIGHEST ELEVATION IN THE WESTERN BERNESE ALPS (CH) | 2 DAYS
The Wildhorn 3248 m is the highest elevation in the western Bernese Alps. The beautiful white summit pyramid is easily recognizable from afar. The high alpine tour leads over gentle glacier areas from the cosy Wildhorn hut to the summit with a tremendous panorama. By the way, the Schnidejoch, which has been an important link from the Bernese Oberland to Valais since the Neolithic Age, is not far from the route. Around 900 finds bear witness to this.
Alpine technique: no prior knowledge needed; Terrain: mostly moderately steep, short steeper sections and traverses
Duration from 5 to 7 hours, up to approx. 1,200 vertical meters, approx. 300 vertical meters per hour
6-10 participants per mountain guide
9.30 a.m. Lenk train station, train arrival 9.21 a.m. Lenk
Approx. 16.00 p.m. Lenk train station
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The offer is held in German. Therefore, a basic understanding of German is important. Our mountain guides have a basic knowledge of English and can provide the necessary information in English. Often there are helpful guests on the tours and courses who are happy to help with the translation.
- Guiding and supervision by a mountain guide
- Accommodation with half board: 1 x hut (base camp)
- Mammut safety equipment for testing (avalanche equipment worth CHF 49.-)
- 15% discount on mammut.com
- Travel to the course
- Transport (taxi approx. CHF 40)
- Snacks and drinks
- A CHF 12 per night (approx.) hut tax for non-SAC members
- Snowshoes CHF 40 (incl. poles)
- Glacier equipment CHF 40 (harness)
Day 1Individual arrival at Lenk, welcome by the mountain guide and handover of rental equipment. The group will then travel together by taxi to the Iffigenalp. Today's tour will take you via Iffigensee to the Wildhorn Hut at 2,303 meters. On the way, you will be given tips on hiking technique, an introduction to avalanche theory and use of emergency equipment. (Distance: 6 km, walking time approx. 4 hours, ascent/decent: 800/0 am).
Day 2From the hut you climb over the Chilchli glacier, past the Schnidejoch, up to the Glacier de Téné and up to the Wildhorn 3247 m. Here you will be rewarded with a tremendous view. Descent to the Wildhorn hut and after a refreshment back to the valley. (Distance: 14 km, walking time 7 h, ascent/descent: 1000/1650 am).
Our mountain guide will bring the ordered rental equipment to the meeting place. The following equipment can be rented:
- Barryvox (Avalanche Transceiver)
- Avalanche Probe
- Avalanche Shovel
- MSR Snowshoes
- (telescopinc) Ski poles
- Climbing harness with 1 safelock carabiner (or 2x screw carabiners)
- Barryvox (Avalanche Transceiver)
- Avalanche Probe
- Avalanche Shovel
- Touring backpack (approx. 30l)
- Snowshoes
- (telescopinc) Ski poles
- Climbing harness with 1 safelock carabiner (or 2x screw carabiners)
- Gaiter (optional)
- 1x ski jacket and 1x ski pants (Gore-Tex or similar material)
- 1x Soft shell and/or fleece jacket
- 1x Short/long functional underwear
- 1x Beanie and 1x headband
- 2 pairs of gloves (1 thin pair, 1 warm, windproof and waterproof pair)
- 1x Functional socks and 1x spare socks
- Warm, robust winter shoes, must be laceable and have solid soles or mountain boots
- Own toiletries, ear plugs if required
- Clothes to wear in the hut (Minimum)
- Slipper socks are at the hut
- Sleeping bag liner made of silk or cotton (for hygienic reasons)
- SAC/Alpine Club member card (if avalaible)
- Breakfast and dinner at the hut
- Tea an lunch must be brought or can be bought at the hut
- Snacks (e.g. energy bars, dried fruit, dried meat)
- Sunglasses and ski goggles
- Sun cream and lip cream (SPF 30 or higher)
- Camera and binoculars (optional)
- Half fare travelcard (if existing)
- Thermos flask made from break-proof material
- Headlamp with new batteries
- Small medicinal supplies for personal requirements
Our team is available by phone from Monday to Friday from 09.00 to 12.00 and from 14.00 to 17.00.
CH +41 (0)62 769 81 83
DE +49 (0)8334 36 20 362
AT +43 (0)7252 46051 4444
