Spontaneous Tour | Balmflue South Ridge

The best Jurassic limestone with a magnificent view of the freshly snow-covered Alps

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Balmflue south ridge

The Balmflue south ridge is a long, classic Jura climb. Varied terrain, beautiful limestone and a magnificent view of the freshly snow-covered Alps: a dream for Monday. The tour winds its way along the south ridge in many pitches. Many passages are in the 5th degree of difficulty and there are different variants and exit options. This way we can optimally cater to you and experience a beautiful climbing day together.

  • Venue & meeting point

    • Area: Jura
    • Meeting point: 07:55 Balm b. Günsberg, village
    • Conclusion: approx. 17.00
  • Requirements

    • You have mastered securing
    • You can climb up to 5a.
    • Condition for a climbing tour of around 8h with a comfortable ascent and descent.
  • Group size

    • Takes place with up to 2 guests per mountain guide.
  • Price and services

    • 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 following material from this PDF. We carry our equipment with us all the time. Pack only what is necessary.

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

Impressions: Balmflue south ridge

    Balmflue south ridge
    Balmflue south ridge
    Balmflue south ridge

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Here you will find an explanation of the levels of our courses and tours. If you are not sure whether the tour or course is suitable for you, then contact us!

Technics

Technique 1 - For beginners

An easy tour and suitable for beginners. The terrain is moderate.

Technique 2 - Normal tour

A "normal" tour and easily doable with some previous knowledge. Only short sections are a little steeper or more technical. This tour can be taken after a basic course.

Technique 3 - More demanding tour

A more challenging tour that requires some practice. There are some steep and technical passages. If you have a bit of experience and want to embark on an adventure, this is the right place for you!

Technique 4 - Difficult

Demanding tour that requires a good level of experience and skill. There are always longer steep and technical passages. For the experienced and adventurous!

Endurance

Stamina 1 - Cosy

Leisurely tour at a slow pace with 500 - 800 metres of altitude difference per day, ~250 - 300 hm / h.

Stamina 2 - Normal

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

Endurance 3 - Sporty

Longer tour at a normal pace with around 1200 metres in altitude per day, ~350 m / h.

Endurance 4 - Very enduring

Long tours at a normal, flowing pace from 1500 metres in altitude per day, ~350 - 400 hm / h.

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