Switzerland is the country with over 50 summits above 4,000 meters and the Saas valley (“Saastal”)- in the middle of Wallis- is at a perfect location to attempt those giants .To increase our safety and make sure we have an enjoyable time in the mountains, we plan the first day as an ice schooling and acclimatization day.
The activity includes:
- snow and ice gear usage
- movement on snow and ice
- climbing short sections of moderately steep ice
- climbing short sections of moderately steep rock
- glacier travel
Optional summits:
- Allalinhorn 4,020 m
- Rimpfischhorn 4,199 m
- Nadelhorn 4,327 m
- Weismiss 4,017 m
- Alphubel 4,206 m
- Lagginhorn 4,010 m
- Fletschhorn 3,993 m
An examplary program:
Day 1- Meeting at 17:00 in Saas Grund Wallis- our hotel is accessible from both- Zurich and Geneve airports.
Day 2- Using the high Saas cable car, we arrive to the hut and restaurant "Hohsaas" at 3100 m. Today will be dedicated to snow and ice schooling- walking on snow and ice, roped team on a glacier, self-arrest and - time and conditons dependent- some more technical contents such as abseiling and crevasse rescue.
Day 3- An ascent of the Weismiss 4,017m and another night at the Hohsaas.
Day 4- An ascent of the Lagginhorn 4,010m and descent to the valley for an overnight in a hotel.
Day 5- An ascent of the Alphubel 4,206 m and an overnight in an alpine hut.
Day 6- An ascent of the Rimpfischhorn 4,199 m and descent to the valley.
* The mentioned timetable is exemplary and may vary significantly due to conditions, ability of the participants, safety & weather limitations.
