Glacier Ice Climbing · Saas-Fee

Eis
Climbing

Reach ice-blue glacier walls on snowshoes and discover ice climbing in a safe, spectacular alpine setting.

We offer a very special kind of ice climbing experience. After approaching the glacier on snowshoes, your mountain guide introduces you to climbing techniques on carefully selected ice walls.

No previous ice climbing experience is required. The course is designed for anyone looking for an accessible and unforgettable introduction to climbing on ice.

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Guided ice climbing on a glacier near Saas-Fee
Beste Zeit
January – April
Dauer
Approx.
5 hours
Erfahrung
Keine Vorkenntnisse erforderlich
Format
Nur als Privattour
The experience

Into the ice

Approach

On snowshoes

Reach the climbing area through the winter landscape on snowshoes. The exact location is selected according to current glacier and weather conditions.

Instruction

Learn the basics

Your mountain guide explains movement on ice, the use of ice axes and crampons, rope safety and efficient climbing technique.

Climbing

Climb glacier ice

Practise on ice-blue glacier walls selected for the group. The climbing level is adapted to your confidence, fitness and progress.

Tourenanforderung

Levels

Fitness

Average fitness is sufficient for the snowshoe approach, the climbing session and the return journey.

Fitness Level
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Technik

Easy glacier and ice climbing tour.
No prior climbing experience is required.
The guide adapts the exercises and climbing lines to your level.

Schwierigkeit
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Tourdaten

Typ:
Easy glacier and ice climbing tour
Dauer
Ungefähr 5 Stunden
When
Auf Anfrage
Format
Nur als private Tour verfügbar
Preise Bergtouren

Preise

1 Person
CHF 770.– pro Tour
2 Personen
CHF 425.– pro Person
3 Personen
CHF 310.– pro Person
4 persons
CHF 248.– pro Person
Relevante Ausrüstung

Equipment

Bring warm winter clothing and suitable footwear. Technical equipment can be rented through Saas-Fee Guides, subject to availability.

Mountaineering boots suitable for crampons
Steigeisenfeste Bergschuhe
Climbing harness
Klettergurt
Ice axes for ice climbing
Ice axes
Crampons with antibott
Steigeisen mit Antistoll
Snowshoes
Schneeschuhe
Hiking poles with large baskets
Hiking poles with large baskets
Windproof and warm clothing
warme und windfeste Kleidung
Gaiters
Gaiters
Warm gloves
Warm gloves
Climbing helmet
Helm
Beanie or hat
Hut/Mütze
Sunglasses and sun protection
Sonnenbrille und Sonnenschutz
Optional Miete

Mietausrüstung

Equipment nötig?

Tell us what you need when you register. We will check sizes and availability and confirm the rental equipment before the tour.

Technical set Harness, crampons, snowshoes, ice axes and helmet available
Footwear Hiking boots are subject to size availability
Produkt Preise CHF
Klettergurt 10.–
Steigeisen + Schneeschuhe 10.–
Teleskopstock 5.–
Bergschuhe 15.–
Ice Axes + Helmet 10.–

Ready to climb?

Send us your request and we will confirm availability, current glacier conditions and the most suitable date for your private ice climbing experience.

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