Galenstock SE spur | Two-day tour with preparation

Refresher and training tour on the beautiful Schildkrötligrat and magnificent granite climbing the following day!

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Galenstock

The Galenstock is one of the most striking granite peaks in the Uri Alps. The SE spur offers a varied alpine climbing route with solid rock, exposed passages and impressive high mountain scenery. This two-day tour combines a preparatory tour to the Chli Bielenhorn with an ascent of the Galenstock. On the first day, we brush up on important techniques and move over the Schildkrötligrat to Chli Bielenhorn in alpine terrain. On the second day, the varied traverse of the SE Spur on the Galenstock follows. The tour is ideal for mountaineers with some alpine touring experience who want to brush up on their ridge and rope techniques and at the same time experience one of the most beautiful climbing routes in the region.

  • Climbing on the Galenstock
  • Last firn ridge on the Galenstock
  • Summit of the Galenstock

  • Procedure and meeting place

    • Meeting place

      09:15 am, Andermatt railway station

      We meet in Andermatt in the morning and travel from there to the Furka Pass by Alpine taxi or in car pools.

    • Day 1 - Turtle ridge & Chli Bielenhorn

      From the Sidelenhütte we make our way to the start of the Schildkrötligrat, which awaits us about 30 minutes above the hut. We brush up on important techniques for alpine climbing tours, including

      • Securing technique on the rock
      • Movement on the ridge
      • Rope management

      We move through the terrain on the Schildkrötligrat and climb the Chli Bielenhorn. This tour is ideal for consolidating technique and rhythm for the next day. We pause again and again to enjoy the view. From the summit of the Chli Bielenhorn, we descend via the normal route to the Sidelenhütte, where we spend the night.

    • Day 2 - Galenstock SE spur (3586 m)

      1200 metres altitude

      1300 metres altitude

      WS+

      We start the day early and reach the start of the route via glacier and rock. The SE spur on the Galenstock is a classic alpine climbing tour with varied climbing passages in the third degree of difficulty and in solid granite. After the summit ascent, the descent is via the abseil piste back towards the Sidelenhütte and into the valley.

    • Conclusion

      approx. 15:00

      We conclude these two exciting and instructive days back at the Furka Pass.

  • Requirements

    • First experience in alpine tours and climbing with mountain boots.
    • Climbing in the 2nd and 3rd level of difficulty.
    • Stamina for a day tour of around 1200 metres and 10 hours.

  • Price and services

    • CHF 1090.-
    • Rope team with 2 guests per mountain guide.
    • Including professional planning and guidance with a Swiss mountain guide.
    • Including overnight stay at the Sidelenhütte with half board.
    • Excluding personal travel, consumption and share of car pool.

  • 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

Sidelen hut

The Sidelenhütte stands at 2,708 metres above the Furka Pass and is surrounded by bizarre granite towers and glaciers - a high alpine panorama, ideal as a starting point for climbing and high-altitude tours

All tours in "Sidelen hut"
    Sidelen hut
    Sidelenhütte with a view

Impressions: Galenstock

    Summit of the Galenstock
    Climbing on the Galenstock
    Climbing on the Galenstock
    Last firn ridge on the Galenstock
    View from the Galenstock

How to get to the Galenstock with us:

  • 11 - 12 June 2026, Thursday - Friday, 2 days
    Only 2 places left, with 2 more bookings the realisation is secured.
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    Mountain guide
    Clint Christen
    CHF 1090
  • 30 June - 1 July 2026, Tuesday - Wednesday, 2 days
    Only 2 places left, with 2 more bookings the realisation is secured.
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    Mountain guide
    Clint Christen
    CHF 1090

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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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