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From Jungfraujoch via the Fieschersattel Finsteraarhornhütte SAC 3048 m
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- Difficulty
- AD-
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- Ascent
- 5:30–6 h, 930 m
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- Descent
- 1340 m
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- Exposure
- N, E, SW
A popular high alpine ski tour with the optional, added attraction of two 4000ers: the Grosse- and Hintere Fiescherhorn.
Route description
Jungfraujoch – Oberes Mönchsjoch – Fischersattel
From the Jungfraujoch tunnel exit (3464 m), follow the (usually) pisted track north-east to the Upper Mönchsjoch (3623 m). Descend across the Ewigschneefäld south-east to the base of the glacier ramp (approx. 3260 m) which leads up to the Fieschersattel. Ascend the southeast edge of the ramp then bear north under the Hinteres- Fiescherhorn to the base of the final slope leading up to the saddle (ca. 3800).
Ascent to Fieschersattel
A final, steep bootpack up the 120 m high slope leads up to the saddle. Watch out for the bergschrund: best to be sure you have crossed it before taking off the skis.
Fieschersattel – Crevasse zone
For the descent of the Fiescherfirn, keep to skier's (and orographic) left, passing near under the Fiescherjoch: you should be on the NE edge of the glacier.
Crevasse Zone.
Between ca. 3500 and 3200 m beware the serac zone above and left: ice fall risk!
Crevasse zone - Finsteraarhornhütte
If the snow is not yet too hot, glide effortessly along the gentle sloping glacier plateau to the Finsteraarhornhütte, which is usually gained via the couloir on its left.
Additional information
- Departure point
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Jungfraujoch, summit station (3453 m)
Timetable for mountain climbers and ski tourers: www.jungfrau.ch/en-gb/jungfrau-ski-region/grindelwald-wengen/touring-skiers/
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- Remarks
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The short bootpack to gain the saddle is unproblematic in the case of good firn snow. Danger of icefall from a serac zone beneath the Fieschergrat on the last bit of descent to the Fiescherfirn's main body.
- Waypoints
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- Route number
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52b
