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Ice Climbing in Switzerland
Enjoy immaculate ice falls and epic alpine ice climbing expeditions in mountainous winter sport paradise!
Top ice climbing trips | Switzerland:
What people are saying about these trips
Andy Serkis
4.00
April, 2022
Ice Training programme 1+ day in Zermatt
I found the session with Herbert, which included glacier travel safety and crevasse rescue, to be extremely helpful. Thankyou Herbert for your advice, and all the team at Explore-share for connecting us.
Mathieu
5.00
April, 2020
Ice climbing in the Best Gullies of the Alps, 5 days
Enrico is very friendly and professional, and likes to teach. I went ice climbing in Cogne with him.
Sam
4.00
February, 2019
Central Switzerland 2-Day Ice Climbing Course
Easy going friendly guide, listening to customer's wishes, safety first. I did with him Haute Nendaz (2019-2017) and Pila (2018-2017).
Jose Tirado
5.00
February, 2019
Ice climbing in the Best Gullies of the Alps, 5 days
Enrico is not only an excellent guide but also an incredible person. He works really hard to help you improve your climbing level and build the confidence you need to lead climb, for example. Everything was perfect from the comfy lodge he offers in Aosta to the first-class climbing experience.
Boris
5.00
December, 2017
Ice climbing in the Best Gullies of the Alps, 5 days
I went Ice Climbing in Cogne with Enrico. He is very competent, friendly and enthusiastic.
There are many reasons for choosing Ice Climbing in Switzerland
Frozen waterfalls are a spectacular site. Even more so when you are halfway up one. While everyone else is out skiing, enjoy the spectacular Swiss scenery in another way. Glaciers and ice falls also present excellent opportunities to get in some climbing and reward yourself with a pristine view from the top.
Good to know:
Country Code:
+41
Currency:
Swiss franc (CHF)
Best time to visit:
December to February
Language:
German, French, Italian, English
How long should I stay?
This depends on how much time you have. Many guides offer a range of options from single-day ice climbing trips to courses lasting several days. Overall, a week is sufficient time to explore much of the ice climbing available in any given location
What’s the weather like?
The weather varies throughout Switzerland during the winter. However, on average, you can expect average daily temperatures between -2ºC and 7ºC in the valleys. Higher up in the mountains temperatures are colder. Most of the time, the weather will be tranquil enough for ice climbing, but storms are not infrequent
More info about Ice Climbing in Switzerland:
While Switzerland is certainly more well known for its skiing opportunities, there is no shortage of ice climbing here for those seeking it out. Flying into Bern or Zermatt is your best option to get out onto the ice as soon as possible. All sorts of ice climbing from courses to challenging climbs may be found scattered around these two locations. For those looking to get into winter mountaineering, ice climbing builds a good skill set that comes in necessary on numerous expeditions. For those looking for a spectacular view, ice climbing get you up to spots that are inaccessible in the summer, such as frozen waterfalls and gives you a different perspective of the country than hiking, mountaineering or ski touring can as well
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