Mönch and Jungfrau - Normal Routes
Price: 771 €
Level of difficulty: 2B PD
Seasons: July, August & September
Instructors per clients: 1:3
Duration: 3 Days
Nights: 2
Rate: 10.0
Mönch (4107m) and Jungfrau (4158m) are among the most famous peaks in Switzerland and are situated nearby the biggest tourist center in the Bernese Oberland. The two peaks are in row with the notorious Eiger. Climbing these two peaks is a serious challenge for every mountaineer and requires good both proper training and adequate equipment.
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Kleine Scheidegg, is situated on 2029 meters altitude. From here we will take the famous Jungfraubahn train which will take us to Jungfraujoch. This part of the railway is 9,6 km, 6,4 km of which goes under the mountain in a tunnel.
Mönch is the most climbed peak from the trilogy including also Eiger and Jungfrau. It has easy access from the last stop of the mountain railway and offers few good routes to choose from. The most popular is the South-East ridge, which is our first goal. This route offers climbing on snowy-icy ridges and easy climbing on gneissic rock.
Jungfrau is the highest peak in the trilogy. Most climbers spend a night in Mönchsjochhütte hut before going there, which allows them to receive certain acclimatization. Our goal is its Southeast Ridge and the ridge Kranzbergegg. The route is of a low technical difficulty however there is some rock climbing before getting to Kranzbergegg. Reaching the saddle of Rottalsattle and the leading to the peak Southeast Ridge offers climbing of 40-50 degrees snowy-icy slopes.
Prices
Per person for minimum 2 clients - 771 €
For individual client - 1300 €
The group is maximum 2 people.
Price Includes
- All guiding fees;
- Group climbing equipment (ropes & karabiners);
- 1 night accommodation in Mönchsjochütte;
- Train tickets to the Jungfraujoch.
Price Not Includes
- Travel to and from Grindelwald;
- Lodging in Grindelwald;
- Mountain rescue insurance;
- Meals.
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Itinerary
Day 1: Grindelwald
Arrival and accommodation in Grindelwald. Meeting with your guide in the evening, equipment check and briefing.
Day 2: Mönch (4107m) - 5 hours
Day 3: Jungfrau (4158m) - 7/8 hours
Day 4: Extra Day for Bad Weather
The additional day to this program is planned in case of a bad weather.
Experience
To accomplish the climb you need to be in excellent physical condition and to have previous mountaineering experience including few long outings, self-arrest technique, use of an ice-axе and crampons and rock climbing max. grade 3.
Personal Equipment
- 40-litre rucksack;
- Mountaineering boots - warm and suitable for crampons;
- Gaiters (with a strap under the boot);
- Crampons with anti-balling system;
- Classic ice axe;
- 1 or 2 telescopic ski poles;
- Lightweight and comfortable climbing harness + cow`s-tail with screw-gate karabiner;
- Lightweight helmet;
- Warm socks (+ spare pair);
- Carline-type thermal T-shirt, avoid using cotton as it absorbs moisture and dries slowly;
- Polar fleece sweater;
- Down or Thermolite jacket;
- Carline-type or stretch polar fleece leggings;
- Waterproof jacket (with hood) and over-trousers (Gore Tex);
- Hat or headband;
- Balaclava;
- Sunglasses;
- Ski goggles;
- Pair of lightweight gloves;
- Pair of warm gloves or mittens;
- High SPF sun cream;
- 1-litre insulated water bottle;
- Snack food.
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FINAL DATE FOR BOOKING:
18 June 2012 Year
The final dates for booking a place in the program are valid only if the group is not full. Please contact us no later than the stated dates as in order to form a group we need to have the minimum number of participants as well as enough time for preliminary preparations.
MAIN MOUNTAIN GUIDE:
18 - 25 July 2012 Year - Dimitar Koleshev
BOOKING:
You can book a place in this program by clicking on the "Book Now" button on the top of the page and filling in the form & submitting it. You should prepay part of the program fee within 5 working days. After that period expires your booking will be nullified and your place will be freed for another applicant. The remaining part of the program fee should be paid no later than 5 days before the program start date.
Please contact us at least 15-20 days before the desired start date so that a group can be gathered. In case there are not enough people to form a group 7 days before the program starts, the course will be put off and we will inform you when the next available date is. If you can not attend the prepaid amount will be fully restored. The prepaid amount will not be refunded only in case you decide not to participate on the initially chosen program dates.
