Klettersteig Eiger
Equipped with harness and helmet and under the instructions of your UIAGM guide, start your adventure in the famous Eiger north face. Starting with a short hike to the entry, the ascent follows over rock faces and ladders to the west ridge of the Eiger. At the end, there is a short ascent and we are standing on the Rotstock, an independent summit in the middle of the mighty north face of the Eiger.
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Tour Details
- Fitness Level: Moderate
- Experience Level: Advanced Beginner
- Maximum weight: 120kg
- Minimum age: 12 years (official groups)
- Guests over 75 please contact us before booking
You have to be an experienced hiker, but no prior via ferrata experience is needed. A hiking duration of 3-4 hours is not a problem for you. Kids below 16 years accompanied by an adult.
Group Tour (4-6 participants)
| CHF 169 per person | |
Private Tour
| 1-4 people | CHF 790 per group |
| 5-6 people | CHF 169 per person |
To book a private tour please contact us:
| Day | Elevation + | Elevation - | Kilometers | Walking time |
| 1/2 | 450m | 450m | 3km | approx. 3-4 hours |
Eiger North Face feeling..
Meet your guide at the Eigergletscher station below the world famous Eiger north face. Collect your equipment and hike to the start of the via ferrata where you will receive instructions regarding technique and safety. The tour begins with some ladders, followed by steps and stairs in the rock. Compared to the first ascent, we are now much more comfortable, but the mountain guide has some stories to tell about how they did the climb. Once we have reached the summit of Rotstock, we enjoy the breathtaking views. The hiking trail back to the Eigergletscher station also has a few challenges in store.
| Season | July - September |
| Departures for official tours | Monday, Wednesday & Friday |
| Departures for private tours | Daily, contact us for checking the availability of guides |
| Meeting point | Eigergletscher station (exit) |
| Meeting time | Morning trip: 09:00am Afternoon trip: 2:00pm |
- Guiding from a licenced mountain guide or aspirant guide
- His or her expenses
- Technical equipment (harness, via ferrata set, helmet)
- Your expenses
- Snacks
- Costs for cable cars, ski lifts
Backpack
- 20-25l
Clothing
- Warm, functional clothing
- Rain jacket
- Mountaineering or hiking pants
- Sunhat
- Gloves
- Beanie or headband
Footwear
- Hiking boots
The basics
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen lotion and lip balm
- Drink bottle
- A little snack for some energy (if you want to)
- GA or Half Fare Travelcard (if you have)
- Camera and binoculars (optional)
Technical Equipment
- Harness (included in trip price)
- Via Ferrata set (included in trip price)
- Helmet (included in trip price)
We will review the weather forecast and conditions with the mountain guide to determine if we can operate. If we have to cancel your tour, you have the option to reschedule to a new date, or you will receive a full refund.
Our tours and courses are led by IVBV certified mountain guides or mountain guide aspirants. We prioritise your safety by requiring regular training to ensure our guides have relevant, up to date knowledge. Outdoor is certified by the Swiss Council for Accident Prevention (BFU) and our safety and emergency concepts are audited by this organization annually.
Our General Terms and Conditions apply. For cancellation by the participant §6.1, §6.2 and §6.5 do apply.
Our team is here for you. If you have any questions, please contact us or visit us in our shop in Grindelwald. We are happy to help!
OUTDOOR - Mountaineering School Grindelwald
Dorfstrasse 103
3818 Grindelwald
Switzerland