Alpine Tour | Nadelhorn with Mountain Guide

Varied high tour to a prominent 4000m peak over a huge glacier, a pretty firn ridge and a cool rocky ascent.

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Rope team on a high altitude tour at sunrise

Needlehorn

The high tour on the Nadelhorn is mega cool. Even the approach to the hut is exciting and varied. Thanks to the cable cars in Saas Fee, the route is shortened via ladders and steps to the Mischabel hut with its stunning views. There we still have enough time to go over the necessary knowledge for the tour with you. We start very early the next day. Together we cross the glacier and climb a little steeper up to the Windjoch. This is where the firn ridge begins. However, this is not as sharp as a needle, but initially a ridge and only later somewhat exposed. Always secured by a rope from the mountain guide, we head up this ridge. The summit ascent is an easy scramble. The view from the summit is magnificent! The gigantic panorama of the high 4000 metre peaks in Valais surrounds us. The descent follows the same route.

  • Venue & meeting point

    • Meeting point: Saas-Fee bus terminal, 10.04 a.m.

  • 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 2 guests per mountain guide.

  • Price and services

    • CHF 1090.-
    • Rope team with 2 guests per mountain guide.
    • Including accommodation costs with half board.
    • Including professional planning and realisation with a 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. 

Impressions: Nadelhorn

    Ulrichshorn seen from the Nadelhorn
    Needlehorn
    Rope team on a high altitude tour at sunrise
    Sunrise Needlehorn
    Mischabel Hut
    Mischabelhütte hut access
    Ascent to the Nadelhorn

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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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