It all started here, in the Alps! Come climbing with us and you may find yourself scrambling along a serpentine alpine ridge, high above the glaciers, or kicking your way up an icy north face. No other place offers such a diverse selection of quality routes of all levels.
Alpine climbing is usually performed in mountaineering boots, with crampons and an ice axe or two close at hand. It is best practiced from mid-June to mid-September, and sometimes later. Whether you want a classic climb, like the Matterhorn or Eiger TK LINKS, or would rather find a hidden gem, we’ll help find the perfect adventure for you.
Being one of the most explored ranges in the world has its advantages. There are a multitude of routes to choose from for all climbing abilities, from pure beginners to seasoned mountaineers. The choice of climbing style and terrain is equally wide: snow, ice, rock, granite, limestone, glaciaters—or a combination of these. Whether you prefer cruising high above the glacier on dry, sunny golden granite in rock shoes, or scratching up a north face in crampons and swinging tools, there is truly something for every one.
Alpine climbing combines perfectly with civilized living. The day-climber is whisked high into the mountains by a tram in the morning and delivered back to town in the afternoon, before the thunder clouds have had a chance to build up. The evening brings a hearty raclette or fondue at an outdoor café as the sun sets behind the Mt. Blanc range and the alpenglow shimmers on its peaks. Rather than waste time and effort on long approaches and knee-bashing descents, day tours can focus on quality alpine routes each day.
