Our 6 day Climb Eiger course is specially designed for those who already have some climbing experience, but are not as confident climbing on rock & ice and acclimatised for the climb as required.
Groups of 4 participants maximum = more flexibility.
Ratio of 3:1 & 2:1 on the preparation days dropping to 1:1 on the Eiger summit days
This course is packed with instruction and technical climbing.
The mount Eiger is a 3970m high mountain in the Bernese Oberland region of the Alps. It is part of the Jungfrau (4158m) - Mönch (4107m) - Eiger mountain ridge formation. While Eiger is not the highest peak of the three, it is the most famous and respected one, particularly in the climbing community. Christian Almer, Peter Bohren and Charles Barrington made the first ascent of the Eiger by the western flank in 1858.
We will climb Eiger via the Mittellegi ridge, first ascended by Fritz Amatter, Samuel Brawand, Yuko Maki and Fritz Steuri in 1921. This magnificent ridge is not as difficult as the north face - it is graded as 5b compulsory - but it will still get your adrenalin going! Due to the exposure and sustained grade, the client to guide ratio in all our courses is 1:1.
You will be well prepared for your expedition by 4 days of training and acclimatisation in the Chamonix valley. You will perfect your crampon and ice axe skills on some of the best climbing routes in the Alps, these 4 days alone will be worth the trip - and then you get to climb the Eiger!
There is no other mountain in the Alps that has inspired so many writers and filmmakers. Books such as the White Spider and Eiger Dreams are fascinating reading for both climbers and non-climbers, while the film The Eiger Sanction is a thrilling action classic.
We allocate 4 days for the preparation and training, during which time we will work with you on your crampon and ice axe skills and help you to build confidence in crampon hiking over steep and exposed terrain. We will take you climbing some of the classic routes in Chamonix to get your rock climbing up to the required level. When the 4 days are over, you will be ready for the Eiger!
To assure a high quality of our guiding and tuition services, we keep the size of the groups small - maximum two clients per guide - which is reflected in the price. However, you will benefit enormously from this small group experience, as it allows for a more interesting itinerary and steeper learning curve.
Day 1 : 3 clients for 1 guide
Day 2 - 4 : 2 clients for 1 guide
Day 5 - 6 : 1 client for 1 guide
Do not hesitate to contact us if our existing course dates are not convenient for you. We will be happy to customise a set of dates according to your holiday plans.