Climb the Swiss Valais Alps Ridges, with a Mountain Guide
Swiss crests and ridges are worldwide kown for their beauty. The greatest ones are in the Valais ( Wallis) area, not far from Chamonix. I've been spending days following those amazing bridges in the sky and i felt in love with mountains such as Obergabelhorn, Zinalrothorn, Dent Blanche or Weissmies...The most incredible it that, even some are techncal, there are many "normal routes" that makes ascents possibles with a minimum of skills. It why i do propose the following summits for people who want to have a wonderfull summit adventure !.
ZINALROTHORN & OBERGABELHORN : The swiss Twins
Obergabelhorn - 4063m : 3 days - ratio : 1/1 - level : experienced - price : 1100€ - period : july to sept
Zinalrothorn - 4221m : 2 days - ratio : 1/1 - Level : intermediate - price : 885€ - period : july to sept
The Obergabelhorn is Zinalrothorn's neighboor, both mountains are over 4000m, so they are a real challenge. On the Obergabelhorn you have choice between 2 main routes. The north face (on the sun above) is a big snow steep up to 60degrees. It requires to use 2 ice axes and be comfortable on steep ice-snow climbing. The North ridge (mid sun-midshade on the photo) require more mixed climbing and balance for the final ridge. This very easthetic summit is an unforgettable experience for any people who call himself "alpinist".
The Zinalrothorn (above) can be reached via the normal route from the Zermatt side. It is a moderate climb onto snow/mixed terrain. This is a nice first "big peak" experience, it requires some endurance and stamina (regarding altitude) but alpine skills are easier. You must know to use crampons and ice axe and be used with basic alpine technics. It is a very nice summit , just in front of the Matterhorn.
Weissmies : The 4000m of Saas Fee
duration : 2 days - ratio : 1/2 - level : intermediate - price : 750€ - period : july to sept
The weissmies, 4023m, is a mountain located just above Saas grund. It offers and incredible sight on all the 4000m of Saas Fe ( Dom, Alphubel, Nadelhorn...). Its north ridge is a mixed climb with a part of moderate rock climbing ( grade 4), some little ice and a snow ridge. A full climb that can feed all the needs of any mountaineer.
This climb requires to spent the previous night in the Weissmies hutte. Then , next morning a early wake up allows to reach a pass from where the climb istelf starts with some scrambling and climbing. A couple of easy rockclimbing pitches lead to a rocky crest. Then it s mixed and snow up to the summit. The moderate altitude of this 4000m peak makes that this option can make a really nice first high technical route.
Swiss crests and ridges are worldwide kown for their beauty. The greatest ones are in the Valais ( Wallis) area, not far from Chamonix. I've been spending days following those amazing bridges in the sky and i felt in love with mountains such as Obergabelhorn, Zinalrothorn, Dent Blanche or Weissmies...The most incredible it that, even some are techncal, there are many "normal routes" that makes ascents possibles with a minimum of skills. It why i do propose the following summits for people who want to have a wonderfull summit adventure !.
ZINALROTHORN & OBERGABELHORN : The swiss Twins
Obergabelhorn - 4063m : 3 days - ratio : 1/1 - level : experienced - price : 1100€ - period : july to sept
Zinalrothorn - 4221m : 2 days - ratio : 1/1 - Level : intermediate - price : 885€ - period : july to sept
The Obergabelhorn is Zinalrothorn's neighboor, both mountains are over 4000m, so they are a real challenge. On the Obergabelhorn you have choice between 2 main routes. The north face (on the sun above) is a big snow steep up to 60degrees. It requires to use 2 ice axes and be comfortable on steep ice-snow climbing. The North ridge (mid sun-midshade on the photo) require more mixed climbing and balance for the final ridge. This very easthetic summit is an unforgettable experience for any people who call himself "alpinist".
The Zinalrothorn (above) can be reached via the normal route from the Zermatt side. It is a moderate climb onto snow/mixed terrain. This is a nice first "big peak" experience, it requires some endurance and stamina (regarding altitude) but alpine skills are easier. You must know to use crampons and ice axe and be used with basic alpine technics. It is a very nice summit , just in front of the Matterhorn.
Weissmies : The 4000m of Saas Fee
duration : 2 days - ratio : 1/2 - level : intermediate - price : 750€ - period : july to sept
The weissmies, 4023m, is a mountain located just above Saas grund. It offers and incredible sight on all the 4000m of Saas Fe ( Dom, Alphubel, Nadelhorn...). Its north ridge is a mixed climb with a part of moderate rock climbing ( grade 4), some little ice and a snow ridge. A full climb that can feed all the needs of any mountaineer.
This climb requires to spent the previous night in the Weissmies hutte. Then , next morning a early wake up allows to reach a pass from where the climb istelf starts with some scrambling and climbing. A couple of easy rockclimbing pitches lead to a rocky crest. Then it s mixed and snow up to the summit. The moderate altitude of this 4000m peak makes that this option can make a really nice first high technical route.
Dent Blanche