From the beautiful Valais summits to Greenland, I have learned to know and respect the mountain. This passion, which took more and more importance in my life, has become my profession. In addition to my physical geography studies at the Lausanne University, in 2007 I started the course as an aspiring guide. I obtained my mountain guide certificate in 2009.

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From the beautiful Valais summits to Greenland, I have learned to know and respect the mountain. This passion, which took more and more importance in my life, has become my profession. In addition to my.

Maxime Derivaz, IFMGA/UIAGM, IFMGA, UIAGM . 7 trips offered

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**Join me for this beautiful 2-day ascent of Mount Bishorn, through the west route, starting from Zinal in the Anniviers municipality and staying one night in the Tracuit mountain hut.**

Mount Bishorn is one of the easiest 4000-meter peaks of the Alps. The climbing level is PD (Peu difficile). It is usually climbed by people looking for amazing views and for a first high altitude experience above 4000 meters.

I like this ascent and guiding my clients there because :

*   I find Bishorn very **suitable for beginners** and a good opportunity to transmit my passion for the mountain to the ones looking for a first mountaineering adventure ;
    
*   The view from the summit at 4153m is **really breathtaking**. Up there, you have the feeling of touching Weisshorn, one of the most impressive 4000-meter peaks of the Alps.
    
*   The sun set and the sun rise, looking at the summits of the imperial crown : **Weisshorn** – **Zinalrothorn** – **Obergabelhorn** – **Dent Blanche** is really stunning !
    

The program and itinerary are as follow.

**Day 1** 

We start our adventure in the beautiful village of Zinal hiking up through a forest to later reach Roc de la Vache in the mountain pasture. From there we enter the high mountain univers : the vegetation is replaced by rocks. The way up to the **refuge of Tracuit** is quite demanding (elevation gain of 1600 meters) but a very good training for the final ascent of Bishorn on day 2.

**Day 2**

We will leave early and reach rapidly the glacier. The ascent of Bishorn (elevation gain of 900 meters) is soft and easy. The difficult part might be in the management of the altitude but it will be compensated by the breathtaking scenery of the Weisshorn from the summit. We will use the same way to go back to Zinal.

I will take **maximum 6 persons** with me on the rope. If you come with a larger group, I will ask a friend of mine, IFMGA mountain guide as well, to join us.

The fees per person are the following.

*   960.- CHF if you come alone
    
*   480.- CHF for a group of 2
    
*   330.- CHF for a group of 3
    
*   260.- CHF for a group of 4
    
*   200.- CHF for a group of 5
    
*   170.- CHF for a group of 6
    

This includes the guiding fee and the guides expenses (accommodation).

**Feel free to contact me if you are interested about this beautiful adventure. I’ll be glad to bring you up there and enjoy with you some of the most beautiful views of the Alps. I can of course also guide you on the other mountains of the area.**

Get the chance to climb Mount Bishorn and enjoy amazing views on the surrounding peaks like Weisshorn, Zinalrothorn, Obergabelhorn, Dent Blanche... together with Maxime, a local IFMGA certified mountain guide. 

Bishorn 2-day guided climb. 2-day trip. IFMGA/UIAGM guide

Bishorn 2-day guided climb

Climbing Mount Lagginhorn (4010m) through its south ridge offers several possibilities : a glacier walk, a sunny ridge with a great rock, a 4000-meter summit and an alpine descent, but more easy.

I enjoy very much guiding my friends and clients on Mt Lagginhorn because:

*   **it’s an aerial climb on a good rock at 4000 meters high;**
    
*   **the difficulties are concentrated in the ascent, the descent is more easy;**
    
*   **we can access the start of the climb with the lift which allows us to save some time and so eventually, do some climbing on day 1.** 
    

Facing the Mischabels mountain range, the Lagginhorn is very often considered as an easy 4000-meter mountain because of its normal route. It also the lowest 4000m peak of the Walliser Alps.

I like very much doing **a traverse from the south ridge to the normal route**. It’s a very varied and interesting course which includes all the aspects of a mountaineering ascent.

From the bottom of the mountain, we take the Hohsaas lift which allows us to save some energy for the next summit ascent !

The meeting point will be in Saas Grund from where we will reach either **Weissmieshütte** (2726m) or the **Hohsaas mountain hut** (3200m)**,** 2 refuges from where it’s possible to start the ascent of Lagginhorn on day 2.

My guiding fee for the 2 days are **1300 CHF**. If you are with 2, the price will be **650 CHF per person**.

**Please get in touch with me if you are interested in ascending Mount Lagginhorn with a mountain guide. It will be my pleasure to guide you there and let you enjoy this amazing traverse. We can also combine this climbing adventure with another 4000-meter peak of Saas Fee. Contact me and let’s discuss about your wishes, I can then propose you a tailor made program!**

Ascending Mount Lagginhorn above Saas Grund in the Valais, through the south ridge, a 2-day climbing traverse with Maxime, a Swiss IFMGA mountain guide. 

Guided climb of Lagginhorn. 2-day trip. IFMGA/UIAGM guide

Guided climb of Lagginhorn

Rock climbing around **Wiwanni mountain hut (2470m)** in the Valais, is a real dreamed spot for all the ones who enjoy **silence**, **breathtaking** **views** and **great climbing walls**.

We find there routes for all levels, easy ones for the beginners who wish to learn the basics, as well as long ridges who will offer to the more experienced climbers several hours of climbing before reaching the summit.

The region of Wiwanni, very close to Bietschorn, offers a very good quality rock in a wild environment. Great climbing, confortable hut, easy access… these are all the ingredients which make this trip a must while being affordable.

There are several reasons why I like very much guiding my friends and clients there:

*   **The quality of the rock is very good;**
    
*   **The environment is quiet and the views on the Valais Alps are impregnable and unusual;**
    
*   **The people in the hut are very welcoming;**
    
*   **The mountain refuge can be accessed in a very short time. We can even start climbing the first day;**
    
*   **It is safe. The walls are well equipped. The rock is good and we don’t need to pass by a glacier to go or come back;**
    
*   **It’s a 100% “pleasure” climbing.** 
    

We can go there for 2 or more days and use the hut as a base camp. Every day we can explore the area, going each time in different climbing spots.

**Feel free to contact me if you want to discuss about it. I can then define a tailor made climbing program for you, taking into account your level and what you want to achieve. It will be my pleasure to guide you in Wiwanni and enjoy with you a great time in this amazing setup which I know very well.**

Amazing rock climbing trip around the mountain refuge of Wiwanni in the Valais, together with Maxime, a Swiss IFMGA mountain guide who will guide your there and help you improving your climbing skills. 

Guided climbing trip in Wiwanni. 2-day trip. IFMGA/UIAGM guide

Guided climbing trip in Wiwanni

The Combins Mountain Range in the Valais has some similarities with the Himalayas. The massive seracs of the north face of Le Grand Combin and the large glacier of Corbassière provide an unique feeling of high altitude environment and mountaineering expeditions.

I particularly like the ascent of Combin de Corbassière (3716m) because:

*   **it’s accessible and not too technical** 
    
*   **the views are incredible** 
    
*   **of its variety : glacier walk and rocky passes** 
    

The climb starts at La Cabane de Panossière from where we will walk up the glacier of Corbassière to reach the bottom of the south ridge of Le Combin de Corbassière. This part is not really technical and difficult but we must not underestimate the walking distance.

The rocky part is easy and you’ll have the time to enjoy the view on the impressive glaciers surrounding us.

From the summit you’ll have the chance to watch the breathtaking view on Le Grand Combin which is a more technical climb. Many mountaineers wish to ascend it. We can then go back through the Corbassière glacier and reach the refuge where we will enjoy a good beer to celebrate the amazing adventure !

**Feel free to get in touch with me if you wish to go there with me, climbing Combin de Corbassière or any other peaks in the Valais where I’m from. It will be my pleasure to guide you up there and share with you my passion about the mountain and its environment.**

A 2-day guided ascent of Combin de Corbassière (3716m), above the massive glacier of Panossière and within a stunning environment, together with Maxime, local IFMGA Mountain guide. 

Guided Climb of Combin de Corbassière. 2-day trip. IFMGA/UIAGM guide

Guided Climb of Combin de Corbassière

Switzerland on one side, France on the other side…it’s on this ridge and border that I propose to guide you on Les Perrons de Vallorcine for an awesome mountaineering and rock climbing traverse day!

I particularly enjoy this traverse because…

*   **it’s a mixed mountaineering course with some climbing, abseiling and hiking;**
    
*   **of the landscapes and the breathtaking views on the Mont Blanc range;**
    
*   **of its safety characteristic : no glacier, good rock and the way back is done on a trail.** 
    

This mountaineering adventure starts at the dam of Emosson in Valais in Switzerland.

As from the start of the climb, we must be concentrated to pass some first easy rock climbing paths. Once on the ridge, the level is not really difficult but the void is present and the way through the different needles requires us to alternate rock climbing and abseiling.

Les Perrons de Vallorcine include the following : **Grand Perron** 2674m, **Pointe Vouilloz** 2672m, **Pointe de l’Ifala** 2651m, **Pain de Sucre** 2646m and **Aiguilles du Van** 2578m.

From the summit, the start of the descent is steep and then slowly flat. We will pass by some beautiful lakes from where we will be able to look up at the ascent we did during the day. We will then reach our starting point hiking on an awesome trail.

**Please get in touch with me if you come in the Valais next summer and if you want to experience a great day in the mountains. It will be my pleasure to guide your there. I of course organize other mountaineering and climbing courses, in the Valais but also all around the Alps, contact me and let’s discuss about your wishes.**

A great climbing day on a beautiful ridge, at the boarder between France and Switzerland, facing the Mont Blanc range, above Lac d'Emosson, together with Maxime, Swiss IFMGA mountain guide. 

Perrons de Vallorcine guided traverse. 1-day trip. IFMGA/UIAGM guide

Perrons de Vallorcine guided traverse

You have never walked on a glacier. You like climbing but you don’t have the necessary skills to go on a mountaineering trip. You like to do easy course but you don’t know how to rope to do a glacier traverse or climbing on a ridge.

**Get trained and learn the basics of mountaineering in a structured environment in together with a certified mountain guide.** 

Walking with crampons, do a belay on rock or ice, analyze the terrain, learn the rescue technics, rope and climb on a rocky ridge… these are the things I will teach you during several days on the Trient Glacier.

Between the **Orny mountain hut** and the **Trient refuge**, we can find all the types of mountaineering terrains allowing us to do all the necessary exercises for you to get the basics and fully enjoy your experience in the mountains.

The objective is to climb a summit every day while learning new stuff and sharing new technics.

I like guiding and giving trainings on the Trient glacier and surroundings because:

*   of the quality of the rock: the same granite as in Chamonix;
    
*   the Orny hut is ideal for climbing courses on rock, the Trient hut (one hour from Orny) is ideal for the snow and ice courses;
    
*   of the variety of the program: the beginning of the trip happens on rock, the end in the snow;
    
    *   it’s accessible for beginners as well as for the more experienced mountaineers;
        
*   the owners of both refuges who I know well are very welcoming and kind.
    

I can take up to 6 persons with me on the rope. If you are:

*   alone or with someone else: training and climbing of peaks which include technical passages;
    
*   3 to 6 persons then the trip will be focused on training and easy summits.
    

**If you are looking to learn and improve your mountaineering skills, please get in touch with me and let’s discuss together about a program which meets your expectations. It will be my pleasure to guide your on the Trient Glacier and give you the necessary trainings for you to slowly be autonomous in an alpine environment.**

Get trained by Maxime, a Swiss IFMGA Mountain guide and learn the basics of mountaineering in and around Trient, the ideal environment to learn and practice the alpine climbing technics. 

Guided glacier training in Trient. 2-day trip. IFMGA/UIAGM guide

Guided glacier training in Trient

**The Moiry mountain hut** is Located at the end of the Val d’Anniviers in the Valais in Switzerland. It’s the perfect base camp to go mountaineering, for beginners as well as more experienced climbers who want to improve their skills.

We can go there for several days. I suggest here an 2 to 3-day course but it could be longer.

I particularly like climbing in Val d’Anniviers and guide my friends and clients because:

*   **of the diversity of the terrain : good quality rock and nearby glaciers, perfect to train on;** 
    
*   **there are real alpine summits accessible for all levels;**
    
*   **the climat is most of the time good;**
    
*   **the Moiry hut is confortable and well organized.** 
    

There are many possibilities in Val d’Anniviers, both in rock and ice climbing. We can also  climb some of the mountains of the surroundings:

*   **La Pointe de Mourti** (3,564 m), above the glacier of Moiry;
    
*   **Le Pigne de la Lé** (3,396 m), on the range between the Moiry Glacier and the valley of Zinal;
    
*   **Les Couronnes de Bréona** (3,159 m), on the range between the valleys of Hérens and Moiry;
    
*   (or for the more experienced mountaineers) **Le Grand Cornier** (3962m).
    

Based on your wishes, I will define a program that meets your expectations. I will take :

*   1 to 2 persons if you want to be trained and summit mountains which include technical parts;
    
*   3 to 6 persons if you want to go for easier peaks.
    

If you are a beginner, here are the different things I will teach you:

*   How to get roped, depending on the type of terrains : rock or ice;
    
*   How to use the technical equipment : crampons and ice axe;
    
*   How to climb on rock and ice (technical advices);
    
*   Application of the advices received during the exercices on real mountain ascents;
    
*   Learn about risks linked to climbing and mountaineering.
    

If you have some experience, I will teach you the safety nodes as well as the technics to be used when rescuing someone (rock/crevasse), how to prepare an ascent…

**Please get in touch with me if you wish to join me for a several-day mountaineering adventure in Val d’Anniviers. It will be my pleasure to develop a program that meets your wishes and let you discover this amazing region where I come from.**

Several days of mountaineering around the Moiry mountain hut in Val d'Anniviers, for beginners or more experienced climbers, together with Maxime, local IFMGA mountain guide. 

Guided mountaineering in Val d’Anniviers. 2-day trip. IFMGA/UIAGM guide

Guided mountaineering in Val d’Anniviers

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