Eiger Summit

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Introduction

The knife-edged Mittellegi Ridge is one of the most sought-after climbs in the Alps. At Alpine Grade Difficile, this committing route is suitable for fit, experienced Alpinists. The week starts in Saas Grund, where you will spend time acclimatising on appropriate technical ground, before travelling to Grindelwald. The Eiger is a two-day ascent, using the Mittellegi Hut, but there are 3 days set aside to give us some flexibility with weather and conditions. The ascent is a 9–12-hour round trip in good conditions.

Your experience: Climbers need to be very fit and competent at rock and mixed climbing in crampons, with RECENT experience of Alpine routes graded AD and above. If you have not climbed with us before, please send us your CV and a reference from a Mountain Guide prior to booking.

Course start point: Saas Grund, Switzerland

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Typical Programme

Day 1:	Saturday. Meet at the Course Base at 7pm. Briefing on the week's activities in the evening. Overnight hotel.
Day 2:	Sunday. Ascent of the Jegihorn (3,206m) via the route, Alpendurst (4C). This is a superb 13-pitch route that you can climb in your mountain boots. This first day out also serves as excellent acclimatisation. Overnight hotel.
Day 3:	Monday. Ascend to the Almageller Hut (2,894m). In the afternoon you will climb the Dri Hornli (AD). Another superb climb that can be done in big boots. Overnight hut.
Day 4:	Tuesday. Ascent of Portjengrat (3,654m). At AD+ the traverse is a fabulous outing on rock. Return to the hut. An alternative might be the South Ridge of the Lagginhorn (AD) from the Hohass Hut, having climbed something from the valley on Monday.
Day 5:	Wednesday. Descend to the valley and travel to Grindelwald. If the weather forecast looks better for Wednesday/Thursday you Guide may suggest travelling to Grindelwald on Tuesday and ascending to the Mittellegi Hut on Wednesday. Overnight hotel.
Day 6:	Thursday. Ascend to the Mittellegi Hut (3,355m). This is a relatively short day, but it should not be underestimated as it involves some tricky climbing. Overnight hut.
Day 7:	Friday. Ascent of Eiger (3,970m). Descend to valley. Overnight hotel.
Day 8:	Saturday. Dispersal. Breakfast will be provided on the last morning before you leave Grindelwald.

Further Information

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Additional Information

If you wish to discuss any aspect of the course or your suitability for it, please phone +44 (0)114 276 3322 or contact us.

Dates & Prices

Date	Meeting in		Availability
Sat 25 Jul – Sat 1 Aug 2026	Saas Grund		Available Book now »
Head of Course Fernando Arnaudi Last 2 places	£3,895
Sat 15 Aug – Sat 22 Aug 2026	Saas Grund		full Enquire »
Head of Course Boris Lorencic Course Guide/Instructor Catalin Dobre Course Guide/Instructor Pierre Beuscar Course Guide/Instructor Fernando Arnaudi	£3,895
Sat 24 Jul – Sat 31 Jul 2027	Saas Grund		Available Book now »
	£3,895
Sat 7 Aug – Sat 14 Aug 2027	Saas Grund		Available Book now »
	£3,895

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Group size: 4 people maximum.

Single room supplement: £100

For comparison, this course starts from £556 (GBP) per day (price Without Flights).

What the price includes

• 2 nights' hotel accommodation in Saas Grund on a twin-sharing, half-board basis
• 1 nights' hotel accommodation in Grindelwald on a twin-sharing, half-board basis
• 1 nights’ hotel accommodation on Friday at the end of the week on a twin-sharing, half-board basis
• 3 nights' mountain hut accommodation in a shared dormitory bunk, half-board basis
• 6 days' guiding with a qualified IFMGA Mountain Guide. Ratio 1:2 for up to 4 days, 1:1 for 2 days
• Transport (by public means, private hire vehicle, minibus or guides' cars) to fulfil the course programme
• Group mountaineering equipment such as ropes and other technical equipment

What the price does not include

• Travel to Saas Grund
• Travel from Grindelwald
• Lunch
• Cable cars, mountain railways and mechanical uplift
• Personal climbing equipment and clothing
• Ice axe, crampons, harnesses & helmets, when booked in advance
• Mountaineering and travel Insurance

Please note that the costs for mechanical up-lift are not included in the overall course cost because these can vary, depending on the weather and routes selected. This means that we are not restricted by a budget. Also, if we spend less on up-lift than expected, you make the saving rather than us.

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Travel & Venue

Fly to Geneva. For Saas Grund, you can travel from the airport using the efficient Swiss Rail and coach network (travel time from Geneva is 3.5 hours). Plan you journey at www.sbb.ch.

Valley accommodation is in Hotel Pension Heino. The accommodation is provided on a twin-share, half-board basis. A single room supplement is payable should you want to have a room to yourself.