9 am at the Susten Pass summit or 8 am at Altdorf station
Multi-pitch coaching Pfriendler | Sustenpass
Improve your multi-pitch skills on the grippy gneiss of the Pfriendler and gain more safety, efficiency and self-confidence for your own tours.
Technics
Endurance
The Pfriendler is a striking rocky peak above the Susten Pass on the Steingletscher side. Among climbers, it is primarily known as a versatile multi-pitch area. It offers ideal conditions for honing your multi-pitch climbing skills and gaining greater confidence for your own routes. The grippy Erstfeld gneiss, the well-secured routes and the alpine surroundings with fantastic views of the Tierbergli Glacier make the area an ideal place for both adventure and learning. Together we’ll spend the day on the rock, focusing on the key aspects of multi-pitch climbing: belay station setup, rope management, communication within the rope team, efficient procedures and the right route tactics. The focus is not simply on climbing, but on moving safely and independently on multi-pitch routes. The coaching is aimed at climbers who already have some experience in multi-pitch climbing and wish to refresh and deepen their existing knowledge. We put the content into practice directly on the rock and benefit from the wide range of opportunities offered by the Pfriendler.
Procedure and meeting place
We will meet at 9.00 am at the summit of the Susten Pass. Depending on how participants are travelling, there is the option to carpool from Altdorf station at 8.00 am to the Susten Pass.
We’ll climb up to the Pfriendler in about 45 minutes. At the start of the route, we’ll go over the key basics of multi-pitch climbing and focus on setting belay stations, rope management and communication within the rope team. We then start the route and put what we’ve learnt into practice on the rock. Whilst climbing, we refine our techniques, discuss route tactics and practise working efficiently at belay stations. The climb covers several pitches through grippy gneiss and offers ideal opportunities to deepen your understanding of the various aspects of multi-pitch climbing in a practical setting. There will be plenty of time for individual input, questions and repetition. After finishing the climb, we enjoy the view of the Tierbergli Glacier and reflect on the key learning points before returning to the starting point.
We’ll finish the tour together back at the Susten Pass.
Requirements
- You have already gained some experience on multi-pitch routes and are familiar with the following rope-handling techniques:
- Stand construction
- Securing with ATC, Tuber etc.
- Abseiling technique
- Communication as a rope team on an MSL route
- We climb at grades 4b to 5a. The focus is on refreshing our knowledge and practising and repeating techniques.
- Suitable for climbing routes with a leisurely approach and descent of around 45 minutes.
- You have already gained some experience on multi-pitch routes and are familiar with the following rope-handling techniques:
Price and services
- CHF 295.-
- Smallest group with 3 - 4 guests per mountain guide.
- Including professional planning and realisation with a mountain guide and his travel expenses.
- Excluding personal travel expenses, any train tickets and refreshments.
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.
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.
Here’s how to join us for the multi-pitch coaching session at Pfriendler:
We currently have no public dates advertised. You are welcome to Contact us with your preferred date and we'll take a look together! You can also always book this tour as a Private Tour book.
As Private Tour on your desired date with your group:
As Voucher give your favourite as a gift:
Current spontaneous tours
Secluded ridge walks in Ticino | Pizzo del Prevat & Campolungo with a mountain guide
To the offerThe weekend of 3–4 October 2026
Next highlights
Skitourentage Griesalp ab Hotel mit Bergführer
To the offer11 - 14 February 2027, Thursday - Sunday, 4 daysClimbing Days in Ticino | Intensive climbing and multi-pitch course with a mountain guide
To the offer1 - 4 October 2026, Thursday - Sunday, 4 daysBasic rock climbing course in Ticino | Introduction and use of the climbing garden with a mountain guide
To the offerThe weekend of 3–4 October 2026- to the offers
All last minute offers