Introduction to the world of 4,000 metre peaks | Weissmies | Mountaineering course with application tours with mountain guide

Learn the craft of mountaineering with application tours on the Weissmies (4013m above sea level)

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Firngrat to the Weissmies

The high tour course around and on the Weissmies is the perfect introduction to the magnificent mountain world of the 4000 metres around Saas Fee. During these 3 days, we learn and experience how to go on alpine tours and what to look out for. We will be travelling with you in an empathetic and modern way and teach you the craft of alpine touring. Thanks to the Hohsaas mountain railway, we can travel in comfort. We will spend the night in the beautiful and superbly managed Weissmieshütte. On the first day, we have great opportunities to practise and consolidate our techniques on the rock. The next day we continue with ice training. We learn how to walk with crampons on a tour on the Weissmies. We will be travelling on an impressive glacier and will be able to put what we have learnt into practice. On the last day, we go on a beautiful tour to consolidate the remaining topics or repeat what we have learnt. Thanks to the mountain railway, our descent is shortened.

  • Course content and possible programme

    1. Day: Arrival and ice cream basics
      • Getting to know each other and cosy hut ascent (~1h)
      • Ice and firn technique with ice axe and crampons
      • Topic crevasses and behaviour on the glacier
      • Materials science
      • Tour planning Jegihorn
    2. Day: Rock training on the Jegihorn application tour
      • Moving in the rock
      • Belaying on rock & short rope
      • Summit experience & the joy of mountaineering
      • Tour planning for the next day
    3. Day: Application tour Weissmies and descent
      • Putting what you have learnt into practice and applying it on an application tour
      • Short inputs and tips from the mountain guide
      • Shortened descent thanks to the cable cars from Hohsaas

  • Venue & meeting point

    • Area: Valais, Saas Fee, around the Weissmies
    • Meeting point: 9.48 bus stop, Saas Grund, mountain railways
    • Conclusion: approx. 15.00 in Saas Grund
    • Overnight stay: 2 nights in the Weissmieshütte

  • Requirements

    • No previous experience is necessary.
    • Experience in hiking and walking in pathless terrain is an advantage.
    • Condition for high altitude tours with around 1000hm ascent and descent at a comfortable pace (~300hm/h).

  • Group size

    • Takes place with 4-6 guests per mountain guide.

  • Price and services

    • CHF 875.-
    • Including planning and realisation with mountain guide and his travel expenses.
    • New: Including accommodation costs with half board
    • Excluding travel expenses, possible train tickets, possible taxi rides, personal consumption.

  • Material and equipment

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us, preferably directly at Jonas or via the Contact form. 

Accommodation

Weissmieshütte

In the middle of the high mountain world around Saas Grund, this hut serves as a starting point for Weissmies, Lagginhorn and the climbing opportunities around Jeggihorn. Here you can enjoy friendly hospitality and a magnificent view of the 4,000 metre peaks of Saas Fee.

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Weissmieshütte with the 4,000 metre peaks of Saas Fee in the background, summer.

That's what our guests say:

  • Armin Siegrist

    Super alpine tour training with competent and friendly mountain guides. In addition to the introduction to climbing techniques on rock and ice, the practical tour on the Weissmies will remain a fond memory.

  • Chris Steffen

    3-day alpine tour course on the Weissmies in Valais with mountain guide Jonas: The training, including routes, was continuously adapted to the needs and fitness of the participants. The necessary basic knowledge was taught in a very practical way and with a lot of humour - that's how you learn quickly and successfully. THANK YOU FOR THE UNFORGETTABLE WEEKEND!

Impressions: High tour course Weissmies

    Micro pitches
    Summit ridge from the Weissmies
    Firngrat to the Weissmies

So come with us to learn the craft of high-altitude touring and on the Weissmies:

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Here you will find an explanation of the levels of our courses and tours. If you are not sure whether the tour or course is suitable for you, then contact us!

Technics

Technique 1 - For beginners

An easy tour and suitable for beginners. The terrain is moderate.

Technique 2 - Normal tour

A "normal" tour and easily doable with some previous knowledge. Only short sections are a little steeper or more technical. This tour can be taken after a basic course.

Technique 3 - More demanding tour

A more challenging tour that requires some practice. There are some steep and technical passages. If you have a bit of experience and want to embark on an adventure, this is the right place for you!

Technique 4 - Difficult

Demanding tour that requires a good level of experience and skill. There are always longer steep and technical passages. For the experienced and adventurous!

Endurance

Stamina 1 - Cosy

Leisurely tour at a slow pace with 500 - 800 metres of altitude difference per day, ~250 - 300 hm / h.

Stamina 2 - Normal

"Normal" tour at a leisurely pace with 800 - 1000 vertical metres per day, ~300 hm / h.

Endurance 3 - Sporty

Longer tour at a normal pace with around 1200 metres in altitude per day, ~350 m / h.

Endurance 4 - Very enduring

Long tours at a normal, flowing pace from 1500 metres in altitude per day, ~350 - 400 hm / h.

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