Climbing Jungfrau
Climb the famous Jungfrau, one of the most emblematic spots in the Bernese Alps!
The stunning Jungfrau, at an altitude of 4,158 m (13,642 ft), rises north of the Canton of Valais and south of the Canton of Bern in the Bernese Oberland area. Together with Eiger and Monch, these 3 mountains form a stately and iconic massif in the Swiss Alps. Don’t miss the chance to climb to the top of Jungfrau with the help of one of the certified guides at Explore-Share.com!
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The beautiful Jungfrau in the Bernese Alps is a mountain climbing classic. The normal route to the summit is short and not very hard. There are some snow passages, and if you climb from Jungfraujoch, the total elevation gain is 850 meters and takes about 4 hours. Of course, there are also more demanding programs that can take up to 2-days, and combined with Eiger and Mönch climbs, they can take up to 4-days. Whichever your preference, going with a certified guide will ensure you reach the summit safely and in the best form. Pick from one of the programs at Explore-Share.com and start planning your mountain climbing adventure to the top of the mighty Jungfrau!
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Weather
Between June and September, temperatures at the base are approximately 10ºC to 12ºC, and -7ºC to -5ºC at the summit. In the winter, they go as low as -15ºC and -20ºC.
Language
Mostly German
Currency
Swiss franc
How to get there
Fly, take a bus or a train from Geneva to Grindewald and then the train to Jungfraujoch.
Country code
+41
Best time to visit
Depending on your mountaineering capacity and skills, you can climb Jungfrau year-round, however, the best and the easiest season is summer, between June and September.
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