Climbing Tour Rotstock West Ridge
This shorter ridge climb takes you via the west ridge to the Rotstock 2663m on the Eiger and is an ideal preparation for more commiting alpine tours.
Tour Details
- Fitness Level: Moderate
- Experience Level: Advanced Beginner
- Technique: 3./4. climbing difficulty with key point 4c
Private Tour
| 1 person | CHF 890 |
| 2 people | CHF 495 per person |
Day 1: Climbing Tour on the Eiger West Ridge
The wonderful climbing route over the west ridge to the summit of the Rotstock can provide ideal training for a more commiting alpine tour, and is also a good starting place for beginner mountaineers who want to do something more than 'just' a via ferrata. We take the Eiger Express to Eigergletscher and make a short walk to the start. Perfectly warmed up, we start climbing, straight away around grade II – III, sometimes on the south side, sometimes on the ridge direct, with its airy view of the Grindelwald valley below. The crux section of grade IV is technicaly challenging and should not be underestimated. After 2-3 hours we reach the summit: the view of the north face of the Eiger and the surrounding mountains is impressive. We descend via the normal route back to Eigergletscher station (approx. 1.5 hours).
- Approach: 15 minutes
- Climbing time: 2-4 hours
- Descent: 1-1.5 hours
| Season | Mid-June - October |
| Departures for private tours | Private tours can be booked daily |
| Meeting point | 9:10am Eigergletscher station |
- Guiding from a licenced mountain guide/ aspirant guide
- His or her expenses
- Your expenses
- Snacks
- Rental equipment
Backpack
- 20-25l
Clothing
- Warm, functional clothing
- Rain jacket
- Rain pants
- Mountaineering or hiking pants
- Sunhat
- Gloves
- Beanie or headband
Footwear
- Crampon proof mountaineering boots
The basics
- Sunglasses (category 3 or 4)
- Sunscreen lotion and lip balm (minimum factor 30, 50 better)
- Thermos flask, drink bottle
- GA or Half Fare Travelcard (if you have)
- Camera and binoculars (optional)
Technical Equipment
- Harness
- Helmet
- 120cm sling
- Locking carabiner
General Information for Mountaineering School
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
Trip status for group courses
1-2 days before your tour or course we will review the weather forecast and conditions with the mountain guide to determine if we can operate. We will contact you by phone with an update.
Minimum of participants (group tours)
As soon as the minimum number of participants is reached, we will send you a confirmation by email.
Cancellation
If we have to cancel your tour, you have the option to reschedule to a new date, or you will receive a full refund.
Equipment
Please refer to the equipment list for your tour or course. At our shop in Grindelwald, you can purchase technical equipment, mountain clothing, shoes, and backpacks. We also have technical equipment available for rent.
Clothing
Choose functional clothing that is moisture-wicking and quick-drying. Dress in layers so you can easily react to temperature changes. The range at our shop in Grindelwald is tailored to mountain tours and our expert staff are happy to advise you on the best clothing for your tour or course.
Lunch
Lunch is not included in the offer. We recommend bringing bars, dried fruits, nuts, or a sandwich. The amount you will need to drink depends on your individual needs and the length of the tour. We recommend .75 -1.5 liters of water, warm tea, isotonic drinks, or whatever you prefer. We also recommend that you hydrate enough the day before, so your body is well prepared for the tour.
Huts
A mountain hut is not a hotel. Running water is not guaranteed and electricity is not available everywhere, so it is not always possible to charge batteries or phones. If you have special dietary needs, please inform us in advance so we can make arrangements with the hut.
Safety
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.
General terms of contract
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