What you get on this adventure:

• • An experienced, certified IFMGA mountain guide with extensive knowledge of the area
  • 5 days of climbing (including training, duration of the tour subject to changes depending on a number of factors)
  • Transportation during the tour

What’s not included:

• • Transportation to Chamonix, France
  • Airport transfers — we recommend Mountain Drop-Offs
  • Accommodation
  • Parking in Grindelwald
  • Train to Jungfraujoch
  • Guide gratuities — optional

In order to climb Eiger’s Mittellegi Ridge or the North Face Route, you need to be an experienced alpine climber on rock, snow, and ice. You need to have excellent physical fitness, strong mental stamina, and be capable of strenuous exercise for the entire duration of your tour. Multi-pitch climbing rope skills, including belaying and lead climbing, are essential. On some days, you’ll be climbing for 10 to 15 hours a day on technical terrain, which requires full focus and confidence.

Alpine climbing the Eiger mountain isn’t a walk in the park. Like many rewarding ascents, successful ascent of the Eiger is a result of a long preparation. That being said, this tour is not suitable for beginners. If you’re looking to get into the climbing world, we recommend this course of Chamonix rock climbing basics or a day of alpine climbing in Chamonix.

This is a list of technical climbing equipment that you’ll need:

• • Helmet
  • Alpine climbing harness with a primary attachment locking carabiner, 3 locking carabiners, 8 regular carabiners, and a belay device
  • Ropes
  • Ascender
  • Accessory/prusik cord
  • Bungee tether
  • Technical ice axes
  • Crampons
  • Double length runner (48”)
  • Belay/rappel device
  • Trekking poles
  • Bivy gear

Here’s a list of clothing we suggest you bring:

• • Warm hat, face mask, sun hat
  • Heavyweight, medium-weight, and lightweight gloves
  • Summit mittens and hand warmers
  • Neck gaiter
  • Glacier glasses & ski goggles
  • Softshell, hardshell, and puffy jacket
  • Wind and waterproof shell jacket with hood (Gore-Tex recommended)
  • Softshell pants, hardshell waterproof pants
  • Bottom synthetic or wool long underwear bottoms
  • Synthetic or wool layers, underwear, and socks
  • Synthetic or wool underwear
  • Mountaineering socks
  • Overboots
  • Mountaineering boots

Here are other personal items you’ll need:

• • Daypack large enough to carry all items listed (around a 30-40L backpack)
  • Water bottle and 1L of water
  • Thermos with a warm beverage — optional
  • Food you can eat on-the-go
  • First aid kit
  • Sunscreen and lip balm
  • Camera — optional
  • Sunglasses
  • Toiletries
  • Maps and compass

Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

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Group sizes and prices:

• • For alpine climbing the Eiger peak, client-to-guide ratio is 1:1. For training climbs in Chamonix, there may be 2 clients with one guide.
  • The cost does not decrease as the group grows. 

Alpine climbing the Eiger can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

Min. age requirements:

• • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
  • Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join alpine climbing the Eiger on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

If your group has climbers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

To get to Chamonix, most people fly into Geneva International Airport (GVA), one hour away. Once you arrive, there are several ways to reach your destination, including public transport. Looking to make airport transfers hassle-free? Check out Mountain Drop Offs—they provide door-to-door service in their comfy and spacious shuttles. Use the code 57HCHX to get a 5% discount!

Once you and your guide agree on the details of your itinerary, your guide will suggest the best place to meet, whether that’s at the guide shop or a predetermined location. The guide will choose the appropriate terrain dependent on conditions and the ability of the group.

We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.

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