Four-thousanders
Mönch and Jungfrau
Southeast Ridge (PD, II) and Southwest Ridge (PD, II)
Südtirolalpin
Certified Mountain Guide
IFMGA - Mountain Guides Associations
Mail suedtirolalpin@gmail.com
Prices from
1.200,- €
ABOUT THE TOUR
Two major summits in the Bernese trio, linked into a superb high-alpine tour amid névé, rock and a great deal of true alpine atmosphere.
3 days · Difficulty PD, II · Bernese Alps
In the world-famous trio of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, the Mönch is the summit that can be reached with comparatively the least technical difficulty. If you treat yourself to the convenient approach via the Jungfrau Railway through the massif of the Eiger, you arrive at the Jungfraujoch without having taken a single step on foot.
The remaining tour, away from the crowds, is all the more serious. Especially when conditions are poor and the rocks are iced up, the difficulty increases drastically. Steep névé sections alternate with ice steps as well as enjoyable and exposed ridge climbing. Secured on the rope throughout, the ascent of this beautiful and highly panoramic summit is a genuine high-alpine delight. From the summit, the panorama stretches from the Finsteraarhorn across Eiger, Schreckhorn and Jungfrau to the Aletschhorn and many other dream objectives for future alpine tours.
After the descent, we make ourselves comfortable in the Mönchsjochhütte and set our sights on the Jungfrau the next day. We already have this summit constantly in view during the tour on the Mönch. The difficulties are comparable to those on the Mönch, though the tour is definitely more demanding physically due to the greater distance. On the summit we enjoy views of lush green meadows to the north and seemingly endless expanses of ice and rock to the south. After the descent, we return by Jungfrau Railway to Grindelwald.
INFO
Services
Included in the price:
- Entire organization and guidance by a state-certified mountain guide
- All necessary reservations are made in advance
Additional costs:
- Jungfraujoch return ticket
- 2 overnight stays at the Mönchsjoch Hut
- Transfer to and from the meeting point
- Mountain guide expenses (Jungfraujoch ticket and hut overnight stay)
- Individual tips
* Rental equipment (€10 per piece of equipment)
Facts
Location:
Bernese Oberland
Best time of year:
Mid-June - end of September
Duration:
3 days
Meeting point:
Grindelwald Grund - valley station "Eiger Express"
What you need
Requirements:
- Surefootedness
- No fear of heights
- Safe walking with crampons
PRICING
Participants:
1 - 2 people
Prices:
1 person:
2 people:
2.000,- €
1.200,- €
If you have any questions or need further information, please write them in the comment field of the inquiry form.
Before submitting your request: Please read the "important information" about risks in mountaineering carefully.
Dates:
upon request
Short-term dependent on the conditions on the mountain
PROGRAM
Day 1: Arrival and approach to the hut
We meet in the afternoon at Grindelwald Grund at the valley station of the Eiger-Express. After a short equipment check, we get our tickets for this world-famous ride by cable car and cog railway, which takes us directly through the Eiger and beneath the Mönch up to the Jungfraujoch. This train ride alone is already a special opening to our actual summit tour. Once at the Jungfraujoch, we reach today’s destination, the Mönchsjochhütte, in less than an hour. Here we settle in for two nights.
Walking time: 1 h | ↑ 200 m
⌂ Mönchsjochhütte
Day 2: Mönch via the Southeast Ridge
After breakfast, the approach to the start of the ridge on the Mönch is short. Before the main rush of summit-goers begins, we ascend roped up via the Southeast Ridge. Over several steep steps of rock, snow and ice, we climb ever higher on varied terrain. The finale is a fine and often quite narrow névé ridge leading to the summit. Once on top, we enjoy our summit moment in peace before descending by the now familiar route back to the Mönchsjochhütte.
Total time: 4.5 h | ↑ 450 m | ↓ 450 m | Difficulty: PD, II
⌂ Mönchsjochhütte
Day 3: Jungfrau
The day before, we already had ample time to admire today’s summit objective. One small peculiarity of this tour is that in the morning we first descend from the Mönchsjochhütte past the Jungfraujoch to the start of the route. Once down there, the climb upwards begins again on varied terrain. Easy scrambling sections on rock, névé passages, steep traverses and a demanding summit flank await us. The ascent is both engaging and challenging. On the summit, a rare contrast awaits: to the north, steep slopes drop to green meadows; to the south, a high-alpine world of rock and ice unfolds. We then return by the already familiar route to the Jungfraujoch and travel back comfortably by cog railway and cable car to Grindelwald.
Total time: 6 h | ↑ 850 m | ↓ 1,000 m | Difficulty: PD, II
Any changes to the program that may be necessary for various reasons (weather, conditions, accommodation booking situation, etc.) will always be made in consultation with the participants.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - (FAQs)
Who is the Mönch and Jungfrau tour suitable for?
This tour is ideal for fit mountaineers with solid experience on high-alpine tours and confident movement in crampons. You should also be comfortable in exposed terrain and on easy climbing sections. Both summits are technically manageable, but they require stable conditions and a good level of endurance.
What equipment do I need for this tour?
You need the usual high-alpine equipment, above all suitable crampons and a well-fitted ice axe. You will receive the detailed packing list with the confirmation email. Missing equipment can be hired from Südtirolalpin for a small wear fee.
Will we stay in the same hut the whole time?
Yes, we spend two nights at the Mönchsjochhütte. That is convenient because we only have to make the ascent to the hut once, and from there we can tackle both the Mönch and the Jungfrau. This keeps the tour pleasantly straightforward logistically, despite involving two four-thousand-metre summits.
