High tour | Weissmies crossing 4013m

• Procedure and meeting place

  • Meeting place

    10.07, Saas Almagel

    We meet immediately after the bus arrives at 10.15 in Saas Almagell.

  • Day 1

    1000 Hm

    3h

    We take the rustic Furgen cable car and enjoy the varied panoramic trail and hut approach. Once we arrive at the Almagellerhütte, we can fortify ourselves and look forward to and prepare for tomorrow's tour. We can also do some climbing and scrambling in our mountain boots in the nearby Dri Horlini. Overnight stay in the Almagellerhütte.

  • Day 2

    1100 metres altitude

    900 metres altitude

    WS+, 2a

    Today the crossing is on the programme. We start in the dark to experience the magnificent sunrise on the Zwischenbergenpass. From here, the route continues somewhat pathless until we reach the start of the south ridge of the Weissmies. We reach the beautiful and easy block ridge, the actual south ridge of the Weissmies. On the pre-summit, we switch to crampons and climb over the firn ridge to the main summit. Here we enjoy the marvellous view of the many 4,000 metre peaks of the Valais. The descent is via the impressive glacier to the Hohsaas cable car, where we can toast the tour and then take the cable car back down to the valley in comfort. Finish: approx. 15.00 in Saas Grund.

• Requirements

  • You have first experience on high tours.
  • You have first experience with ice axe and crampons.
  • Condition for high altitude tours with around 1000hm ascent and descent at a comfortable pace (~300hm/h).

• Price and services

  • CHF 1090.-
  • Rope team with 2 guests per mountain guide.
  • Including overnight stay in the hut and half board
  • Including planning and realisation with mountain guide and his travel expenses.
  • Excluding travel expenses, possible train tickets, personal consumption.

• Material and equipment

  • We have for you a detailed packing list with packing tips compiled.
  • For this tour you need the following material from this PDF. We carry our equipment with us all the time. Pack only what is necessary.

Impressions: Crossing the Weissmies