Mönchsjoch Hut
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Mönchsjoch Hut Mönchsjochhütte (de)
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| General | |
| Elevation | 3,658 m12,001.312 ft 2.273 miles |
| Type | SAC-CAS |
| Location | Valais, Switzerland |
| Range | Bernese Alps |
| Massif | Jungfrau Group |
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| Coordinates | |
| DMS Coor. | 46°33´17.1"N, 8°0´20.4"E |
| Swiss Coor. | 643500 / 156100 |
| Links | Topographic Detail |
| Nearby Features | |
| Bergli Hut, Eiger, Ewigschneefeld, Guggi Hut, Jungfrau Group, Jungfraufirn, Jungfraujoch, Mönch, Nördliches Eigerjoch, Obers Mönchsjoch, Rottalhorn, Südliches Eigerjoch, Trugberg, Unners Mönchsjoch, Walcherhorn | |
| Alpinist's Info | |
| Base(s) | Grindelwald |
| Summit(s) | Aletschhorn, Eiger, Gross Fiescherhorn, Gross Grünhorn, Hinter Fiescherhorn, Jungfrau, Louwihorn, Mönch, Rottalhorn, Trugberg, Walcherhorn |
| Topo. Map | SLK 1249: Finsteraarhorn |
| Approach Difficulty |  F
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| Hut Info | |
| Places | 120 |
| Guarded | 15 Mar. - 15 Oct. |
| Catering | Drinks and Food |
| Tel. | 0041 (0)33 971 34 72 (hut) 0041 (0)33 853 44 52 (warden) 0041 (0)79 739 90 66 (warden) |
| info@moenchsjoch.ch | |
| Website | moenchsjoch.ch |
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[edit] General information
The Mönchsjoch Hut (German: Mönchsjochhütte) (3,658 m12,001.312 ft
2.273 miles) is a mountain hut located in the Bernese Alps in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. It is one of the highest huts owned by the Swiss Alpine Club.
The hut lies just above the Obers Mönchsjoch (3,627 m11,899.606 ft
2.254 miles), between Mönch and Trugberg, on the upper Aletsch Glacier. It is used for the ascents of Jungfrau, Mönch and other peaks of the region.
The hut wardens are Christian Almer & Heidi König (Tel: 0041 (0)33 853 44 52 & 0041 (0)79 739 90 66).
[edit] Approach routes
The hut is easily accessible by pedestrians from the Jungfraujoch railway station during the summer season by a secured piste on the glacier (1 hour). However during winter season it remains accessible only to mountaineers. It can also be accessed from the Konkordia Hut on the south.
[edit] Accomodation
120 places, 20 in winter room. Food and hot drinks available.
| Category | CHF/night |
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| Members & Non-members of all alpine clubs | 28 |
| UIAGM Guides (with valid ID) | 7.5 |
| Overnight accommodation, dinner & breakfast Members & non-members of all Alpine clubs | 60 |
| Overnight accommodation, dinner & breakfast UIAGM Guide(with valid ID) | 39.5 |
| Dinner only | 20 |
| Breakfast buffet only | 12 |
[edit] Ascents
- Aletschhorn (4,192 m13,753.281 ft
2.605 miles) - Eiger (3,970 m13,024.934 ft
2.467 miles) - Gross Fiescherhorn (4,048 m13,280.84 ft
2.515 miles) - Hinter Fiescherhorn (4,025 m13,205.381 ft
2.501 miles) - Gross Grünhorn (4,043 m13,264.436 ft
2.512 miles) - Jungfrau (4,158 m13,641.732 ft
2.584 miles) - Louwihorn (3,777 m12,391.732 ft
2.347 miles) - Mönch (4,107 m13,474.409 ft
2.552 miles) - Rottalhorn (3,972 m13,031.496 ft
2.468 miles) - Trugberg (3,933 m12,903.543 ft
2.444 miles) - Walcherhorn (3,693 m12,116.142 ft
2.295 miles)
[edit] Additional photos
 En route to Mönchsjoch Hut from Jungfraujoch |
