A world-famous mountain in Switzerland’s Bernese Alps, Eiger’s iconic reputation is well-earned. Having challenged even the most seasoned alpinists, at just under 4000 meters (around 13,000 feet) it stands nearly twice as tall as Yosemite’s El Cap. Home to plenty of classic climbs, like the historic Heckmair route, it’s sure to get the adrenaline pumping. While other classic peaks of the Alps were being summited, it wasn’t until 1938 that the North Face — also known as the Death Face — of Eiger was first ascended. Since then, it’s held an allure that draws climbers from all over the world. Just a few hours from Chamonix, Eiger’s challenging alpine routes make for some of the best guided climbing experiences you’ll find in all of Europe.
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Rock climbing is more than just a sport; it’s problem solving on-the-go. It’s a balance of intuition and fluidity of movement. The fun comes from the possibilities — each route with a variety of options and only a fraction of them leading to success. When you finally master a climb, after hours of practice, it transcends mere sport and is akin to art.
What you get in this adventure:
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The equipment list will vary depending on conditions, weather, climbing ability and the strategy for summiting. Your full equipment list will be determined with your guide after booking. Here’s a list of the equipment we suggest you bring:
Personal equipment:
Clothing list:
Technical climbing equipment:
This is the typical itinerary for the 5-Day Mittellegi Ridge Adventure (from Chamonix). If climbing Eiger’s North Face, your adventure will look similar, but the exact itinerary will be determined with your guide after booking. Keep in mind that weather and conditions may alter your itinerary slightly.
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To climb the Eiger’s Mittellegi Ridge or the North Face route you need to be an experienced alpine climber on rock, snow and ice, physically fit, have strong mental stamina, and be capable of strenuous exercise for the entire duration of the chosen itinerary. Multi-pitch climbing rope skills, including belaying and lead climbing are essential. On some days, you will be climbing for 10-15 hours a day over technical terrain, which requires full focus and confidence.
It’s highly recommended that you cover all your bases with travel and medical insurance. Serious accidents can happen in alpine terrain and we recommend insurance to avoid paying out of pocket for costly medical expenses. And as we’ve recently seen, travel plans can be abruptly halted, so it’s a good idea to have cancellation insurance that also covers lost baggage. It’s tried and tested and it works.
For serious alpine climbs like the Eiger, group sizes are 1:1. For training climbs in Chamonix, group sizes may be a 2:1 client to guide ratio.
Alpine climbing requires that you be fully prepared for all weather conditions. The suggested itinerary is based on good weather and ideal conditions. Inclement weather can always get in the way of climbing, but your guide will know the best spots to move to if the weather takes a turn. It may be necessary to change the plan to accommodate local conditions. On the rare occasion of truly bad weather, your instructor will present you with suitable alternatives. The most common practice is to reschedule your climbing to a more favorable day or suitable location nearby, if it exists. If there are no viable options, you will be issued a full refund.
You will meet your guide in Chamonix, France.
Day Trips Cancellations
Fully refundable within the initial 48 hours from booking, unless the trip date is less than 7 days from the time of the booking.
Cancellations up to 7 days prior to the trip date are refundable 100%.
Cancellations within 7 days prior to the trip date are non-refundable.
