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//ALPINE MOUNTAINEER

Saas Grund, Switzerland

A six-day course designed to explore the very best of the Alps. Our team is available in the Alps from mid-June to mid-September. Please get in touch to discuss available dates and tailored options to suit your objectives.

From £1,100 - £1,500
June - Sept 2026

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Panoramic view of the Bluemlisapl Traverse, Alps
//Glacier Travel 
//Classic Alpine Summits
//Rock Ridges
//Traditional Alpine Huts
//IMFGA Guides

Ready explore the Alps?

A six-day alpine journey for climbers and mountaineers with previous experience who want to take the next step. This course focuses on more challenging routes, greater independence, and refined decision-making in complex terrain. With expert guidance and steady progression, we’ll link high summits, traverse classic ridges, and develop the skills needed for confident, self-sufficient alpine climbing.

What's included

We handle the logistics so you can concentrate on the adventure.

Expert Guiding

6 days of expert guiding by IMFGA Guides plus use of technical equipment.

Local Transport

Local transport throughout your course.

*Not included:

  • Travel to and from the course start point

  • Hire of any personal technical equipment

  • Valley accommodation

  • Lunches (available at mountain huts or local supermarkets)

  • Evening meals

  • Uplift costs (cable cars and chairlifts)

  • Drinks at the hotel and in mountain huts

  • Alpine rescue insurance

Participant Requirements

Fitness

Fitness Level 2 and above
Capable of full days in the mountains carrying a pack.

Level

Ski Level 2 and above. Comfortable skiing off-piste in variable snow. Able to skin uphill for 2–4 hours per day
Basic ski touring experience (kick turns, transitions)

Equipment

Mountaineering clothing boots, harness, helmet, and a rucksack. Technical equipment such as crampons and ice axe can be hired.

Itinerary

Day 1

Hut Approach & Glacier Skills

Travel to the Moiry Glacier and hike to Cabane de Moiry (2825m). After settling in, we’ll head onto the glacier for crampon practice, rope systems, and crevasse rescue techniques. Evening session on weather, maps, and route planning.

Day 2

Summit & Skills Consolidation

Early alpine start for an ascent of Pigne de la Lé (3396m). This day focuses on applying glacier travel and ropework skills in real terrain. After descending to the hut, we return to the valley and review the day.

Day 3

Rock Ridge & Movement Skills

From Saas Grund, we tackle the Jagihorn via ferrata or a similar alpine ridge. Focus on movement over rock, pitched climbing, and rope techniques in mixed terrain. Return to the valley late afternoon.

Day 4

High Mountain Hut & Summit Prep

Hike to the Almageller Hut (2894m), beautifully positioned for access to the south ridge of Weissmies. In the afternoon, we’ll revisit glacier travel and ropework, and discuss summit strategy and conditions. The evening includes a team planning session for the following day’s ascent. Overnight at the hut.

Day 5

Alpine Summit

Early start for a summit such as Weissmies (4017m) or Lagginhorn (4010m). A big day where all skills come together in a full alpine outing. Return to Saas Grund by late afternoon.

Day 6

Alpine Planning & Navigation Workshop

A lower-intensity day focused on alpine trip planning, GPS and map navigation, weather interpretation, and risk management. This final day offers a chance to consolidate learning and prepare for independent alpine adventures. Course debrief and individual feedback wrap up the week.

View of snowy mountains, Alps

Questions?

Our team are happy to answer any questions you have about this trip.

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