Weisshorn crossing with mountain guide

The Weisshorn Traverse is one of the most impressive and challenging high-altitude tours in the Alps.

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Weisshorn traverse

The Weisshorn is considered by many to be the most beautiful four-thousand-metre peak in the Alps. Elegant, exposed and uncompromising, it rises above the valley. Its traverse is one of the great classics of alpinism and is demanding, long and beautifully aesthetic.

Together we climb the Weisshorn from the Tracuit hut via the Bishorn and the challenging north ridge. From the summit, we descend via the east ridge to the Weisshorn hut, where you can recover from the day's exertions. We experience one of the most impressive ridge tours in the Alps. The route leads across wide glacier landscapes, steep firn and ice passages and airy rocky ridges.

This crossing is a conscious journey in high alpine terrain. We are travelling in a 1:1 rope team. The summit moment on the Weisshorn is quiet, grand and well deserved. The view extends over countless four-thousand-metre peaks and deep into the Valais.

  • Procedure and meeting place

    • Day 1: Meeting point and overnight stay Tracuit hut

      approx. 5 pm

      We meet in the late afternoon at the Tracuit hut. The hut is reserved for you and the mountain guide and is included in the price.

    • Day 2: Summit day Weisshorn

      1250 metres altitude

      1600 metres altitude

      ZS+, III

      10 - 12 hours

      We start early from the Tracuit hut (around 2 or 3 o'clock in the morning). We climb over a wide glacier landscape up to the Bishorn. From there we take the impressive and challenging north ridge to the Weisshorn. The views out and down are just as fascinating as the ascent itself. On the Weisshorn, we savour the summit moment before setting off via the east ridge (normal route of the Weisshorn) to the Weisshornhütte. Several abseils await us. Once we arrive at the Weisshornhütte, we fortify ourselves and recover from the long crossing. We recommend that you spend the night at the Weisshornhütte and only make your way to Randa the next day. This way you can enjoy the summit experience even more and descend into the valley feeling refreshed. The overnight stay at the Weisshornhütte is also included in the price.

    • Day 3 - Descent to Randa

      1500 metres altitude

      3–4 hours

      The mountain guide will either say goodbye to you on the summit day at the Weisshornhütte or stay one more night at the hut and descend with you to Randa the next day.

  • Requirements

    • You have experience on alpine tours with ice axe and crampons.
    • You can move efficiently in the climbing terrain. (difficulty 3 places)
    • Good physical condition for alpine tours with around 1500 metres ascent and descent at a fluid pace (~400 hm/h).
    • Long and extremely demanding tour
    • Good acclimatisation recommended in advance
    • A head for heights

  • Price and services

    • CHF 2080.-
    • Rope team with 1 guest per mountain guide (1:1)
    • Including planning and realisation with mountain guide and his travel expenses.
    • Accommodation costs with half board for you and the mountain guide included.
    • Excluding travel expenses, possible train tickets, personal consumption.

  • Material and equipment

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.

How to get to the Weisshorn crossing with us:

  • 3 - 4 August 2026, Monday - Tuesday, 2 days
    Only one free place left, with a further booking the realisation is secured.
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    Mountain guide
    Florian Bosshard
    CHF 2080.-

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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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