Eiger Summit Climb – 5 days

This superb route features difficulties on both snow and rock, and even the hut approach is a good alpine climb in it’s own right! Tip toeing along the final snow arete, with the north face and all its history below is a memorable experience.

By the time we reach the Eiger you will have completed a three day climbing and acclimatisation block with us to ensure your preparation. Please read our detailed Eiger Page for full information on the climb.

Required experience:

Before attempting the Eiger you should have a solid base of alpine mountaineering experience including several climbs of an AD grade. The Dent du Geant, Matterhorn and similar routes are good preparation for this challenging climb.

Example itinerary

We operate a flexible itinerary to give us access to the routes with the best conditions and weather. The first three days are spent from Chamonix climbing day routes in the valley.

1. Climbing from the Skyway Lift or Aiguille du Midi for acclimatisation. Routes such as Entreves, Cosmiques, Pointe Lachenel or rock climbing at altitude. Night in Chamonix.

2. Normal route and SW ridge on Aiguille du Peigne. Although low altitude this is a great route for training (and views!). It’s a long day with some excellent scrambling and climbing. Night in Chamonix.

3. A shorter day after yesterday’s efforts on the Peigne. Typically we go multi pitch climbing at Brevant or Flegere in the Aiguille Rouge or take another lift ride for more acclimatisation. Night in Chamonix.

4. We travel to Grindelwald from Chamonix and use the lift system before walking and climbing to the Mittellegi hut, which is around a two hour climb. Sometimes we have a quick Reece of the lower mountain, but mainly this is about getting into position for the big day ahead.

5. Ascent of the Eiger 8 – 10 hours round trip, traversing the mountain via the Mittellegi ridge or up and down the south ridge. Descend the train to Grindelwald Grund and return car journey to Chamonix.

We have set our prices to be as flexible as possible, and so if the conditions or weather on the Eiger are not suitable we would climb elsewhere and therefore could save you some money compared with travelling to Grindelwald. We pay the hut deposit (which is non-refundable), you would cover lift passes and remaining hut fees for both you and your guide during the trip.

If you’ve already climbed some of the above routes, then we have alternative climbs for the acclimatisation phase, such as from the Monzino refuge or the peaks around Saas Grund in Switzerland.

Price includes:

• Guiding fees and logistics
• Travel to Grindelwald from Chamonix
• One nights in the Mittelegi hut for you and your guide
• Lift passes & train tickets according to itinerary

Price excludes:

• Chamonix accommodation
• Equipment rental
• Personal rescue insurance
• Flights, transfers and any other expenses not listed above.

All prices below are based on two climbers sharing first three days. Please contact us for 1:1 rates.

Cost: 3775€ per climber.