Aletschhorn

4193m

The Lötschental has no 4,000-metre peak. We may have to revise that statement.

Switzerland’s coldest mountain is now more easily accessible from the Lötschental thanks to the north face being free of snow. Stay overnight at the Hollandia Hut, then ascend via the Lötschenlücke (3151m): the climb to the Aletschhorn (4194m) gains just over a thousand metres. This approach is therefore almost as appealing as the route from the now-destroyed Mittelaletsch bivouac, and offers a worthwhile alternative with the least elevation gain.

Our services:

Day 1

Ascent to the Hollandia Hut from Fafleralp in the Lötschental. For acclimatisation, we recommend an overnight stay at the beautiful Hotel Fafleralp. (In spring, this is also possible as a ski tour via Jungfraujoch.)

Day 2

Ascent of the Aletschhorn. The WNW ridge route is unique in that it offers the chance to cross two additional summits. First, we climb the Sattelhorn (3744m) via its north face, then traverse the Kleine Aletschhorn (3745m). Depending on snow conditions, this combined tour follows the ridge more or less closely. Experience walking and climbing on ice and névé with crampons is essential. After around 6 hours, we reach the summit of the second-highest mountain in the Jungfrau region. The descent follows the SW spur, traversing to the Oberaletsch Hut, or, in good snow conditions, retraces the ascent route to the Hollandia Hut.

Day 3

From the Hollandia Hut back to the Lötschental, or from the Oberaletsch Hut to Belalp.

Price:

1 person CHF 2,350

2 people CHF 1,250 per person

Our hut and transport expenses are additional.

Date

Ideal in early summer, June to mid-July

Ski tour from mid-March to the end of May, descending via Mittelaletsch to Bettmeralp. More information: Click here.