Fascination Mountaineering (CH) | 2 days

Course: ALLALINHORN Mountaineering Tour for Beginners (Level 1)

The mountain world is fascinating. Vast glaciers, jagged ridges, steep flanks! It is all the more wonderful to be out and about in this unspoilt landscape and to stand on a summit far away from everyday life. Our Mountain Guides will introduce you to mountaineering safely and competently.

In the middle of the imposing Valais mountains - at the foot of Alphubel 4206 m, Täschhorn 4490 m and Dom 4545 m! Here you can enjoy a training for mountaineering tours on the Hohlaub glacier before climbing the Allalinhorn 4027 m the following day.

Duration

2 days

Daten

15.06.2024 - 16.06.2024
29.06.2024 - 30.06.2024
13.07.2024 - 14.07.2024
27.07.2024 - 28.07.2024
10.08.2024 - 11.08.2024
17.08.2024 - 18.08.2024
24.08.2024 - 25.08.2024
31.08.2024 - 01.09.2024
07.09.2024 - 08.09.2024
14.09.2024 - 15.09.2024

Please note: These course dates are held in German. A basic understanding of the German language is therefore necessary. If you are interested to book this tour with an English speaking Guide, please contact us for a Private Guided Tour. Please find more information about this here.

Anzahl Teilnehmer

3-8 guests per Mountain Guide

(4 guests per Mountain Guide on the summit day)

Requirement

Level 1

No previous alpine experience required
Safe alpine hiking in any terrain

Condition

Level 1

Walking time of about 2 - 5 h
Up to 700 hm
250 hm / hour

Meeting point

11:35 a.m. Saas Fee, bus terminal

(bus arrival 11.34 a.m. Saas Fee, bus terminal)

End of the course

Approx. 3 p.m. in Saas-Fee

Course content

On this training tour, you’ll be able to enjoy your first mountaineering tour safely under the careful supervision of our Mountain Guides. The following content will be delivered:

Knots
Using crampons and safety equipment
Handling an ice axe
Using a rope
Preparing for a tour
Any information relevant to equipment

Goal of the course

After the course you can take part in easy mountaineering tours led by a Mountain Guide, e.g. Wildstrubel, Pollux, etc.

Program

Day 1

Individual arrival, welcome and information provided by the mountain guide. Distribution of ordered rental equipment. The acclimatization and preparation tour will take you to the Hohlaub Glacier (training). In the heart of the impressive Valais mountains, you will practice using crampons, an ice axe and rope. This training will ensure you feel confident using the equipment. You'll enjoy dinner in good company and prepare for the following day's adventure. (Distance: 3 km. Duration: 1.5 hours. Ascent/Descent: 200/200 vertical meters).

Day 2

Mountain rail will take you from Felskinn to Mittelallalin at 3,456 m in next to no time. You'll traverse the Fee Glacier, a glaciated plateau of impressive dimensions. At this level, you can get used to the altitude without too much physical effort. The knowledge acquired on day one regarding the use of crampons and ice axes will come in very useful on the steep ascent towards the summit. The ascent to the highest point is worthwhile in every way. In addition to that incredible feeling of having managed to reach the top of a 4,000-meter peak by yourself, you can look forward to a tremendous panoramic view of the Western Valais 4,000-meter peaks, the Mont Blanc area, the Gran Paradiso Chain with the Aosta Valley, the Po Valley all the way to the distant Bernina Group and the Bernese Alps. Congratulations on climbing this impressive 4,000-meter peak! The descent will take you to the Mittelallalin station and from here the train will take you back to the green pastures of the Saas Valley. (Distance: 6.5 km. Duration: 3.5 hours. Ascent/Descent: 550/550 vertical meters).

Price

From CHF 535.00 per person

Accommodation

Britanniahütte SAC

Included services