Alpine Touring | Crossing of the Trento Region

Glaciers and granite mountains: the Trento region is one of the coolest mountain sports paradises in Switzerland!

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The Trient area in the Lower Valais is part of the Chamonix massif and is known for its perfect reddish granite. So we will set off together across the glaciers to the cool peaks of the Trient massif. Thanks to the cable car from Champex-Lac, the area is easily accessible. We will start the tour days with a leisurely climbing day around the Orny Hut and then spend the night in a different corner of the Trient Massif each day. So the first tour leads us over the Aiguilles du Tour or the Aiguille de Purtscheller, two cool scrambling mountains, to the Refuge Albert 1er. We continue on a firn and ice tour via the Petite Fourche and the Tête Blanche to the bivouac Envers des Dorées. On the last day, we do a short but grandiose tour in the granite before we descend into the valley and return home full of beautiful memories and impressions.

  • Venue & meeting point

    • Area: Trento region, Lower Valais
    • Meeting point: 11.50 Champex-Lac valley station
    • Overnight stay: Cabanne d'Orny, Refuge Albert 1er, Bivouc l'Envers des dorées

  • Requirements

    • You have first experience on high tours.
    • You have first experience with ice axe and crampons.
    • Condition for high altitude tours with around 1200hm ascent and descent at a comfortable pace (~300hm/h).
    • You have experience in scrambling and can move efficiently in felisgen terrain.

  • 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.
    • Excluding accommodation costs, approx. 80.- CHF per night with half board.

  • Material and equipment

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

Impressions: Trento region

    Sunrise over the glacier

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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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