Eiger traverse Mittelegi ridge course

A superb
crossing on the mythical summit of the Eiger

The Eiger, better known as the "ogre", was in the news in the 1930s when many climbers lost their lives on its north face.
High of 1800m of altitude, it is only in 1938 that German mountaineers found the way to reach its summit. Today, the record time to climb it is 2h 22minutes.

We propose an ascent by a much more accessible route, oriented west
this ridge is ideal to reach the summit of the Eiger. A predominantly rocky climb all along the route, in an extraordinary atmosphere.

FROM 4580 €

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The program

STEP 1 /

8:00 am - Meeting at our agency, contact with your guide and check of the equipment, then departure for a 4+ climbing route in the Ruitor valley, revision of the techniques and handling of the rope maneuvers.

STEP 2 /

8:00 am - We leave in the Valveny for a 4+ / 5 climb at the foot of the south face of the Mont-Blanc on granite slabs, then we walk to the superb Monzino hut 2590m where we spend the night

STEP 3 /

6h00 - After an easy approach we arrive at the foot of the Aiguille Croux, for a vertical climb of level 4+/5 in a magnificent setting. From the summit we descend by the normal route, to find the refuge and then the valley

STEP 4 /

5:00 am - Early departure to Grindelwald, we take the train up to the Junfraujoch. At the Eissmer station we reach the glacier through a tunnel, then through short climbs, we cross the ledges and a path and we are at the Mittelegi hut 3355m

STEP 5 /

4:00 am - Departure for the ascent of the Mittelegi ridge, we start with a rocky climb on the edge of the ridge with technical passages. You will be equipped with fixed ropes. Before the summit, the ridge sets but the atmosphere remains magical.
From the summit we descend by the south ridge to the North Eiger Pass, then we continue to cross an easy ridge that takes us to the South Eiger Pass, a traverse on the glacier allows us to reach the Monch Pass and the train back to the valley.
Ascent + 615 - Ascent - 615m

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Options :

Single room supplement
Night in a hotel in Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise the night before
Rental of climbing boots

Antonin Cecchini - High mountain guide

The team

tarentaise tours

I'm motivated to share good times in the mountains, and to discover new horizons. I like to practice all the different Alpine disciplines in both Summer and Winter: skiing, mountaineering or ice climbing. Each season is unique, so let's enjoy it!

Information

Changing the program

The program is given as a guide. It can be modified at any moment by the certified professional supervising the group according to the weather, security and snow conditions. These modifications could occur on his own judgment.

Included

Supervision by a qualified professional (UIAGM high mountain guide)
The loan of mountaineering equipment (harnesses, helmets, crampons, ice axes, carabiners, ropes)
Accommodation in a refuge or hotel
The cost of ski lifts
Transfers to the activity sites
Insurance for the duration of the course

Not Included

Lunches
Personal expenses
Drinks and extra bottles of water in the huts
Rental of mountaineering shoes

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