Rock Climbing in Switzerland
Enjoy fresh air and breathtaking views as you take advantage of some of the best climbing available in Europe!
Top rock climbing trips | Switzerland:
There are many reasons for choosing Rock Climbing in Switzerland
From views over alpine forests, lakes and greenish-brown mountains to iconic vistas of the Switzerland’s most classic peaks, rock climbing is one of the best ways to see Switzerland. Ascending rock faces at altitude may be a challenge, but the rewards are well worth it.
Good to know:
Country Code:
+41
Best time to visit:
May to October
Currency:
Swiss franc (CHF)
Language:
German, French, Italian, English
How long should I stay?
This depends on how much time you have. Most rock climbing expeditions only take one or two days. Many guides offer longer options as well. Overall, a week or two in Switzerland would be adequate to sample some of the many rock climbing spots
What’s the weather like?
During the spring, summer and autumn the weather is fairly mild in Switzerland. In the summer, temperatures are around 20ºC to 25ºC. They tend to be cooler in the spring and autumn, getting down to about 10ºC. Throughout the year there is a fair amount of rain, but also plenty of sunny and clear days to enjoy
More info about Rock Climbing in Switzerland:
Flying into Switzerland, the rocky and mountainous terrain will be the first thing that catches your eye from the airplane. Whether you are arriving in Zermatt, Bern or Geneva, there are plenty of opportunities to get out of the cities and on to the rocks. North of Bern, along the border with France and Germany are the Jura Mountains. Here there is also excellent climbing on some fantastic limestone towers, such as the Falkenstein. Farther south, what feels like a world away from Bern, are the much less traveled, but no less brilliant southern Swiss Alps. Here you’ll find Ticino, which offers some excellent advanced multi-pitch climbs as well as plenty of opportunities to cross over into Italy. However, the western Swiss Alps, around Zurich and Geneva, as well as the eastern Swiss Alps, farther into the center of the country, is where much of the most famous rock climbing abounds. Eiger, Jungfrau and Monch, all of which are near Interlocken, offer many great climbing opportunities in the former. Meanwhile, in the latter, Andermatt, Grimsel, Susten and Nufenen, are often considered the heart of the Alps and have the single and multi-pitch sport and trad routes to keep up with that reputation
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