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

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

    • Including planning and realisation with mountain guide and his travel expenses.
    • Excluding overnight stays in huts, travelling expenses, any 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 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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