Taster high tour | Glärnisch and Vrenelisgärtli - easy high tours with a mountain guide

These taster tours give you the opportunity to gain an insight into mountaineering.

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Ascent to the Geisshorn

We move around in the rock, on glaciers, abseil and learn the basics of rope handling. We practise knots, rope up, use crampons and move around with an ice axe.
After these days, you will have an idea of what it means to go on an alpine tour and can safely sign up for easy alpine tours.

Our aim is to climb the Vrenelisgärtli together, a varied and beautiful tour.

  • Venue & meeting point

    Area: Glärnisch

      • Meeting point: 08:30 bus stop, Klöntal Platz

     

     

  • Procedure and content

    On the first day, we tackle the hut approach together and learn how to rope up with a climbing harness. To improve our stepping and walking technique, we move around the rock in a playful way. In the evening, we discuss what it means to plan a tour and to be safe and prepared in the mountains. The next day, we will go to the glacier together and learn the basics of walking with crampons and the necessary side techniques on the glacier. On the third day we climb the Vrenelisgärtli together and apply the basics we have learnt. These are three very eventful and instructive days.

  • Requirements

    • No previous experience is necessary.
    • Experience in hiking and walking in pathless terrain is an advantage.
    • Condition for short alpine tours with around 800hm ascent and descent at a comfortable pace (~250hm/h).
  • Group size

    • Takes place with up to 4 guests per mountain guide.
  • Price and services

    • CHF 690.-
    • Including planning and realisation with mountain guide and his travel expenses.
    • Excluding travel expenses, possible train tickets, personal consumption.
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If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us, preferably via the Contact form

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Here you will find the organisation of our tours as a guideline. If you are unsure which level suits you best, feel free to get in touch - We can help you!

Technics

Technology 1 - for beginners

Easy tours, suitable for beginners. The terrain is easy and moderate. No previous mountaineering experience is necessary.

High toursExperience in hiking and walking in pathless terrain. No previous knowledge of mountaineering necessary.

Technique 2 - Leisurely tours

Easy to slightly challenging tours with short, steeper sections that we master together and with coaching. You are ready for this level after a basic or taster course.

High toursYou know the basics of using ice axes and crampons. There are easy scrambling sections up to 1° difficulty.

Technique 3 - Medium tours

Medium-difficulty tours with short, technical sections that are easy to do with some previous experience. You have already done a few tours and feel confident with your equipment and technique.

High toursYou have practice walking with ice axe and crampons. There are scrambling sections up to the 2nd level of difficulty.

Technique 4 - First big tours

Challenging tours with longer, steeper passages that require a good level of experience and skill. We secure these sections with ropes and coach you through difficult sections. Suitable for adventure-seekers with solid basic training.

High toursYou have experience with ice axes and crampons and you can move efficiently on easy rocky terrain. There are scrambling sections up to the 3rd level of difficulty.

Technique 5 - Grand tours

Very demanding tours, with technical passages that require a good level of experience and skill. These are secured, but smooth, rapid progress is required. For experienced climbers with plenty of experience and a thirst for adventure.

High toursYou have extensive experience with ice axes and crampons. You move efficiently and safely in alpine terrain. Climbing routes up to the 4th level of difficulty.

Endurance

Endurance 1 - Easy tours

Easy tours with plenty of time to take a break and enjoy.

  • Elevation gain: approx. 500 - 800 metres per day, 
  • Pace: approx. 250 - 300 m / h.
Endurance 2 - Leisurely tours

"Normal" tour at a leisurely pace with 800 - 1000 vertical metres per day, ~300 hm / h.

Endurance 3 - Medium tours

Longer tours at a steady, fluid pace. A solid basic level of fitness is required here.

  • Elevation gain: approx. 1200 metres per day
  • Pace: approx. 350 m / h.
Endurance 4 - First big tours

Long and challenging tours at a brisk but constant pace. Ideal for active sports enthusiasts.

  • Elevation gain: up to 1500 metres per day
  • Pace: approx. 350 m / h.
Endurance 5 - Long tours

Very long tours with more than 1500 metres in altitude per day. Requires very good fitness and stamina.

  • Elevation metres: 1500 m + per day
  • Pace: approx. 400 m / h.

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