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Eiger week- an Eiger Mittellegi ascent with preparation

6 full guided days by a qualified IFMGA guide/aspirant
Guiding ratio max 2:1 in the preperation phase
Guiding ratio max 1:1 On the Eiger
In case the route is not in good condition- a worthy alternative is offred free of additonal charges

Eiger week- an Eiger Mittellegi ascent with preparation

About the activity

The Eiger ascent is planned as a traverse from north to south following the famous "Mittellegi ridge". The ridge is not very technically challenging but very high, long and exposed, with multiple fixed ropes, climbing segments and abseils. We will initially start the activity from the Saas valley for acclimatisation and training before moving across to Grindelwald.
For those of you who have an extensive (alpine) rock experience, an integral traverse of the Mittellegi ridge from the Ostegg hut is a possibility with an additional day.
If an Eiger traverse is unlikely we will offer a worthy and challenging alternative ether in Wallis or in Chamonix without additional charges.
The activity includes:
snow and ice gear usage
movement on snow and ice
climbing sections of steep ice, up to 50 degrees
climbing sections of moderately steep rock up to IV/V level
rappelling
glacier travel ‎
Examplary timetable:
(The mentioned timetable is exemplary and may vary due to conditions, ability of the participants, safety & weather limitations.)
Day 1 Saturday- Meeting at 17:00 in Saas Grund- for a briefing and a gear check. .
Day 2 Sunday- A route from the valley up, to acclimatize and move fast and light in alpine terrain.
Depending what is the guiding ratio during the preparation days, we can aim for goals suitable for two or a single client.
Day 3 Monday- 4,000m summit
Day 4 Tuesday- A Summit and descent to the valley. Depending on where we ended up the day before, we have an opportunity for another suitable preparation route today before heading down to the valley.
* Since we cannot be sure if an Eiger Mittellegi ascent will be possible, on Tuesday evening the latest, you and your guide will decide what will be the plan from Wednesday until Friday. To give you the outmost freedom of planning, those three days are guided 1:1 and on private bases meaning it is the clients responsibility to cover all the costs for her/himself and the guide from Wednesday until Saturday.
Day 5 Wednesday- Change to the Bernese Alps and an ascent to the Mittellegi hut 3,355m.
Day 6 Thursday- Eiger 3,967m traverse and an overnight at the Monchsjoch hut 3,656m.
Day 7 Friday- Descent to the valley, return to Wallis.

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