Taster alpine tours for beginners with a Swiss mountain guide

Experience your first high-altitude tour on impressive glaciers and panoramic peaks - and learn the most important basics in the process. Get a taste of the mountain air with us!

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    • Getting started with high-altitude touring | Introductory course with practical tour Clariden

      Beautiful glaciers and high mountains are fascinating: Discover and learn with us how to start mountaineering!
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      Weekend from 13 - 14 June 2026
      Weekend from 27 - 28 June 2026
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      Clariden

    • Introduction to alpine touring | Taster course with application tour Saas Fee

      Beautiful glaciers and high mountains are fascinating: Discover and learn the craft of mountaineering with us!
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      Weekend from 20 - 21 June 2026
      Weekend from 4 - 5 July 2026
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      Saas Fee VS - Britannia hut

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      Kuru before the summit of the Bishorn
      High tour to the Bishorn
      Glacier from the Bishorn
      Sunrise on the ascent from the Bishorn

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    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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