8.30 am, Wildhaus village
Altmann East Pillar Alpine scrambling route | In the heart of the Alpstein
Seven pitches on grippy limestone, vibrant autumn colours and a spectacular summit in the heart of the Alpstein.
Technics
Endurance
When the Alpstein is cloaked in warm colours in autumn, the mountain scenery around the Altmann becomes particularly striking. Rugged rock faces, golden mountain meadows and the crisp autumn air create a unique backdrop for this alpine scrambling route. The approach to the East Pillar is admittedly a little longer, but that is precisely what makes the day such a special experience overall. Step by step, we delve deeper into the stunning landscape before seven pitches of varied scrambling at Grade III take us upwards through the limestone. At the summit, a magnificent panoramic view of the Alpstein’s autumnal mountain landscape awaits.
The descent is also part of the experience: depending on the conditions and your route plan, you’ll either head back via the south face or take the standard route. This tour thus combines a varied day on the rock with an impressive experience of nature and the wonderful feeling of reaching the summit.
Procedure and meeting place
We’ll meet in Wildhaus, at the ‘Dorf’ bus stop. From there, we’ll travel up to Alp Tesel together, as we have permission to do so.
We take our time on the approach to the East Pillar. The path winds through the autumnal mountain landscape, offering a series of stunning views of the surrounding peaks and rock faces.
At the start of the East Pillar, we put on our climbing gear and get ready for the route. Over seven pitches, we climb through the distinctive limestone rock towards the summit. The focus is on the joy of climbing, being out there together and the experience of this impressive rocky landscape.
There are two options for the descent: the route down the south face or the standard route. Both round off the day’s climbing in their own way and make the trip a varied alpine experience overall. We finish the trip together back in Wildhaus.
Requirements
- You have some basic experience of climbing / scrambling.
- Climbing as a second on a route rated Grade 3.
- Fitness level required for around 1,000 metres of elevation gain and loss at a leisurely pace (~300 metres of elevation gain per hour).
Price and services
- CHF 490.-
- Rope team with 2 guests per mountain guide.
- Including planning and realisation with mountain guide and his travel expenses.
- Excluding travel expenses, possible train tickets, personal consumption.
Material and equipment
- For this tour you need the material from this PDF. We carry our equipment with us the whole time. Only pack the essentials.
- General material and packing tips we have also put together for you.
Bergschaft tours and courses are conducted in German as standard. However, our mountain guides speak good English, as do many of the participants. If you speak English, you are of course very welcome. Depending on the tour, it may be worth asking us in advance whether the guide and the group are comfortable speaking English.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us, preferably via the Contact form.
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