Mountain tour Pilatus | Ruessigrat - Matthorn

A little adventure on the sharp ridge!

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Bread knife on the Ruessiggrat near the Pilatus

Away from the crowds, we enjoy an easy but impressive scrambling tour over the Ruessigrat to the Matthorn. The centrepiece is the airy "bread knife". A great autumn day awaits us! The tour leads in the 3rd and short sections in the 4th degree of difficulty, while we always enjoy the sun and the autumn forest in view.

  • Venue & meeting point

    • Area: Pilatus, Matthorn, Ruessiggrat
    • Meeting point: approx. 8.30 Alpnachstad railway station, onward journey by e-bike or funicular railway
    • Conclusion: approx. 15.00

  • Requirements

    • No previous experience is necessary.
    • First experience in scrambling in the 3rd grade is an advantage.
    • Experience in hiking and walking in pathless terrain is an advantage.
    • Stamina for mountain tours with around 800 metres ascent and descent at a leisurely pace (~300m/h).

  • Group size

    • Takes place with 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

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

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Information on endurance and technique

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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