High tour Dom 4545m

Grandiose, long high-altitude tour to the Dom, the highest peak located entirely in Switzerland!

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Cathedral ascent

Cathedral, Valais

Beautiful alpine high-altitude tour to one of the most important four-thousand metre peaks in the Alps. At 4545 metres, the Dom is the highest mountain that lies entirely in Switzerland. The ascent via the Domhütte and the Festijoch is very varied. Technically, it is considered relatively easy, but requires a very good level of fitness. In good conditions, the view from the Dom extends from Mont Blanc to the Bernese Alps, the Weisshorn directly opposite and the Dufourspitze in the Monte Rosa massif.

  • Cathedral ascent
  • Cathedral hut
  • Ascent cathedral

  • Procedure and meeting place

    • Individual ascent to the Domhütte

      1500 metres altitude

      T4

      approx. 17:00 Domhütte

      Individual ascent from Randa/Täsch to the Domhütte. It is worth taking the route over the Europa Bridge on the ascent. Dinner together and socialising at the hut. Overnight stay.

    • Ascent to the summit of the cathedral

      1640 metres altitude

      1640 metres altitude

      WS+, 3a

      12h

      We start the day early in the morning and climb the Dom together, enjoy the summit and return to the hut together. We climb the rocky Festijoch, which is an easy scramble. From the Festijoch, depending on the conditions, we decide whether to climb to the summit via the Festigrat, which is more varied and direct, or via the normal route (north flank). The descent leads via the north flank and again via the scramble at the Festijoch back to the Domhütte.

    • Individual descent from the hut

      1530 metres altitude

      T4

      4h

      You are free to decide whether you want to descend into the valley on the same day or stay another night at the Domhütte.

  • Requirements

    • You have first experience on high tours.
    • You have first experience with ice axe and crampons.
    • Fitness for alpine tours with around 1500 metres ascent and descent at a normal pace (~350 metres per hour).
    • You have experience in scrambling and can move efficiently in rocky terrain.

  • Price and services

    • CHF 945.-
    • Rope team with 2 guests per mountain guide.
    • Including overnight stay in a hut with half board
    • Including planning and realisation with mountain guide and his travel expenses.
    • Excluding travel expenses, possible train tickets, personal consumption.

  • Material and equipment

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.

Accommodation

Cathedral hut

The Domhütte is impressively situated at 2940 metres above Randa and is the perfect starting point for climbing the Dom - the highest mountain in Switzerland. Nestled in a wild glacier landscape, it offers a breathtaking view of the surrounding four-thousand-metre peaks.

All tours in "Cathedral hut"
Domhütte Randa Valais

That's what our guests say:

Bernd Gladden

Thank you so much, Bergschaft! Everything was perfect. We always felt in good hands. It was a wonderful tour!

Impressions: Cathedral

    Ascent cathedral
    View towards the Matterhorn
    Cathedral ascent in the first light
    Cathedral hat

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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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