Three Valleys Hike Kandersteg Switzerland

Activity overview

Practising climbing, sleeping in a hut at 1'890m, seeing three different valleys from different perspectives and reaching a maximum altitude of 2'735 m - 2 days of true alpine experience!

Start the morning hiking up to the Ueschinen Hut, where you will have lunch before spending the afternoon rock climbing. In the evening, relax and enjoy the amazing views from the hut. The next day you will gain some elevation and get to see lovely sceneries from many different places. At the end of the hike, we will take the cable car down to KISC.

Schedule 

This is only a guide. Times might change according to the weather and the group’s ability.

Day 1

Meet your guide outside the Centre, equipment check  08:30
Walk to the Hut via Ueschinen valley  09:00
Arrive at the hut, eat lunch  12:00
Climbing basics  13:00
Climbing at Morning Rock  13:30
Climbing at Milk Rock  15.00
Cook dinner  18:00
Briefing for day 2  19:00

Day 2

Wake up, eat breakfast, clean the hut  06:45 
Start hiking  07:30
Arrive at Tschingellochtighore  11:00
Traverse across to Schwarzgratli, stop for lunch  13:00
Hike to Schwarnbach, stop for a snack if time allows  14:00
Take Sunnbuel cable car down  16:00
Arrive back at KISC  17:00
Pricing 
  • Price adult (16+): CHF 52.00
  • Price child (15-): CHF 52.00

Price includes: KISC Guide, climbing equipment, overnight at the Ueschinen Hut, the cable car down from Sunnbüel

Guest cancellation: 

  • Less than 7 days before activity: fee of 50% of the price per person. 
  • Less than 48 hours in advance: non-refundable. 

 

 

Important information 
  • This activity is not available to start on Saturdays and Sundays.

  • A leader or responsible person over 18 years old must be present as part of the group.

  • Don’t forget to plan your meals. If you want meals provided by KISC you need to book them separately. We advise to book a packed lunch for the first day (prepared in the morning), and a hut food package that includes dinner on the first day and breakfast on the second day. For the lunch on the second day, you can book packed lunch which is also prepared by your group on the morning of the first day.

  • There is a kitchen at the hut available to use for all groups staying there. This includes two stoves (one wood burning and one gas), access to fresh water, cooking utensiles, plates, cups, cutlery, oil and spices.
  • When cooking your dinner at the hut, please remember to cook for your Pinkie guide too; they will provide their own lunches and breakfast.

  • Please help us to take care of our huts for future groups by cleaning the hut before you leave, and recycling as you would do at the centre. Your Pinkie Guide will be on hand to answer any questions you have about this.

  • In high season it may be necessary to share rooms with another group.

  • A sheet sleeping bag liner is required for the overnight. If you do not have one then you can rent a sleeping bag liner from Reception for a CHF 3.00 fee and CHF 50.00 deposit (subject to availability).
Equipment 

All participants must have everything on the list. If a participant does not have all of the required items, they will not be able to join the activity.

  • Rucksack - 20 to 40 litres
  • Hiking boots with ankle support (no trainers)
  • Waterproof jacket and waterproof trousers
  • Warm clothing - long trousers, fleece, warm hat and gloves (no jeans)
  • Sun protection - sun cream, sunglasses, sun hat
  • Water bottle - 2 litres
  • Food - packed lunch and snacks
  • Personal medication (asthma inhalers, etc.)
  • Pocket money (optional)

Extra equipment for overnight activities:

  • Sheet sleeping bag liner (not a regular sleeping bag)
  • Torch
  • Food - dinner and breakfast
Awards & Badges 

You can get closer to achieving the following awards and badges, by completing this activity:

Activity

Season 
Summer (Jun, Jul, Aug)
Guidance 
Guided by KISC
Location 
Kandersteg surroundings
Duration 2 days
Difficulty 
TSA Terrain level 
2
Price adult 
CHF 52.00
Price child 
CHF 52.00
Programme theme 
High Adventure
Category 
Climbing
Hiking
Mountain huts
Suitability 
Scouts
Explorers
Rovers
Group size 4 - 12
Minimum age limit 
from 14 years

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