High tour | Sustenlochspitz with mountain guide

Airy ridge climbing in an alpine setting!

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Climbers on the SW ridge to Sustenlochspitz

Susten Pass

The Sustenpass and therefore also the Sustenlochspitz are easily accessible and offer a magnificent high-altitude tour in fantastic gneiss right on the Sustenpass. You can always enjoy the magnificent view of the large glaciers of the Sustenhorn and co and the pointed mountains of the Sustli area. The tour starts from the Susten Pass and leads along the hiking trail to the start. The tour then leads over several upswings and spikes to the panoramic summit. We climb and scramble sometimes on the edge, sometimes on the flank and always on fantastic rock with magnificent views. The descent is entertaining with 2 short abseils. Back at the Sustenpass, we can toast to the tour together!

  • Rock needle on the SW ridge to the Sustenlochspitz
  • Glacier lake on the approach to the Sustenlochspitz
  • Climbers on the SW ridge to Sustenlochspitz

  • Procedure and meeting place

    • Meeting place

      08:30 Sustenpass

      We meet directly at the Susten Pass. For carpooling at 07:51 at Altdorf railway station

    • Crossing Sustenlochspitz

      800 metres altitude

      800 metres altitude

      ZS, 3c

      7h

      The approach takes about 1 hour to the Guferjoch from where we start the traverse. This leads over several towers and exposed ridges to the summit. The climbing is often in grade III and takes around 4 hours. The descent leads via 2 short abseils where the mountain guide will let you off.

  • Requirements

    • First experience on alpine tours and scrambling at III level of difficulty
    • Walking in pathless terrain
    • Stamina for around 800 metres ascent and descent with some climbing sections, total around 8 hours.

  • Price and services

    •  CHF 490.-
    •  Rope team with 2 - 1 guests per mountain guide.
    • Including professional organisation and guided tour with a mountain guide.
    • Excluding travelling expenses.

  • Material and equipment

     

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us, preferably via the Contact form. 

Impressions: Sustenlochspitz

    Mystical atmosphere on the Sustenlochspitz
    View of the Susten Pass from the Sustenlochspitz
    Small lake on the approach to the Sustenlochspitz
    Ridge to the Sustenlochspitz
    Climbers on the SW ridge to Sustenlochspitz

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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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