Mountaineering Course · Saas-Fee

High-Alpine
Rock & Ice
Training

Learn the essential skills required to move safely and confidently through high-alpine terrain.

This intensive one-day course is the ideal introduction to mountaineering for anyone preparing for their first real alpine adventures.

Under professional guidance, you will practise fundamental rock and glacier techniques, including rope handling, crampon walking and crevasse rescue.

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High-alpine rock and ice training in Saas-Fee
Best time
June – October
Duration
Approx. 5 hours
Experience
No prior experience required
Format
Group & private course
Course requirements

Difficulty

Fitness

Average fitness is sufficient for a practical training day on rock and glacier terrain.

Fitness Level
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Technique

No previous mountaineering experience is required. All fundamental techniques are introduced step by step.

Skill Level
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Course data

Type
Rock and glacier skills course
Duration
Approximately 5 hours
When
On request
Format
Group and private course available
What you will learn

Course content

Ropework

Knot techniques & rope handling

Rock

Basic climbing techniques

Descent

Rappelling

0Glacier

Crampon walking

Ice

Use of ice axe & ice screws

Rescue

Crevasse rescue basics

Training area

Route

Rock and ice training route map

Training area map

View the planned training area before booking. The mountain guide may adapt the exact location and programme to current conditions and participant needs.

Open route map
Private course rates

Prices

The course is organised on request. Prices decrease per participant when booking as a private group.

1 person
CHF 770.– per course
2 persons
CHF 425.– per person
3 persons
CHF 310.– per person
4 persons
CHF 248.– per person

Cable car tickets are not included.

What you need

Equipment

Technical mountaineering equipment and warm, weatherproof clothing are required. Several technical items can be rented directly through us.

Mountaineering boots suitable for crampons
Mountaineering boots suitable for crampons
Climbing harness
Climbing harness
Helmet
Helmet
Crampons with antibott
Crampons with antibott
Ice axe
Ice axe
Hiking poles
Hiking poles
Warm, windproof clothing
Warm, windproof clothing
Gloves
Gloves
Beanie or warm hat
Beanie / warm hat
Sunglasses and sun protection
Sunglasses & sun protection
Optional rental

Rental Equipment

Add the required rental equipment when registering. Availability and sizing will be confirmed before the course.

Need equipment?

Technical equipment can be rented individually, allowing you to join the course without owning a complete mountaineering setup.

Rock & glacier Harness, helmet, crampons, ice axe and hiking poles available
Boots Mountaineering boot sizes are subject to availability
Item Price CHF
Climbing Harness 10.–
Hiking Boots 15.–
Helmet 5.–
Crampons 10.–
Hiking Poles 5.–
Ice Axe 10.–

Start your alpine training

Send us your request and we will confirm availability, the meeting point, equipment requirements and the best training area for current conditions.

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