Details
Trip Duration
2 days
Mountain Range
Alps
People per Guide
6 people
Trip Level
Intermediate
Offer Period
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Type of Trip
Not specified
If you are in the mood for a new adventure, come with me to this amazing climbing trip to the marvelous Grossglockner! We will spend 2 days in the heart of the Austrian Alps, witnessing the most beautiful landscapes.
Every rock-climbing fanatic must have heard of this splendid mountain peak. The Grossglockner, with its 3798 meters, is the highest mountain in Austria.
And it turns out to be the tallest one in the Alps, going Eastern the Brenner Pass.
At the top of the mountain, there is an enormous cross and there is where everybody wants to arrive. And now you have the opportunity of reaching that summit.
It is a 2-day trip full of challenges and adventures and, at the same time, extremely rewarding. The best part is that you don’t have to worry about anything. I will take care of the organization and of providing everything you need.
However, in order to be part of this trip you must have some previous climbing experience. Also, you have to be in optimal physical shape to be able to complete the ascents. We will climb the mountain upwards for about 400 m an hour.
More importantly, you must tolerate well medium height positions and if you have previous experience dealing with crampons it can be really useful in this expedition.
I will be your guide and the climbing groups will have no more than 3 people. This is how I can guarantee your ascent to be totally safe as well as personalized.
Of course, if you have any questions regarding the trip you can contact me.
So, if this is the trip you have always been waiting for, join me. I am sure the experience of climbing the magnificent Grossglockner will amaze you. I’ll be waiting for your contact. It will be a pleasure to guide you to the top of the Austrian Alps’ highest mountain.
Price per person
Price includes
- Guiding fee
What happens if I need to cancel the trip?
If you decide to cancel, you’ll get a 100% refund (minus fees) if the cancellation is notified up to 60 days before the start of the tour, a 75% refund (minus fees) if you cancel between 59 and 30 days before the start of the tour, and a 50% refund if you cancel between 29 and 21 days before the start of the tour. If you cancel less than 21 days before the first day of the tour, you won’t receive a refund.
Take into account, however, that if accommodation, flights or transfers were included in the trip you booked, then a different policy may apply as the guide will be bound by the provider’s cancellation policy.
What happens if the guide cancels the trip because of bad weather/unsuitable conditions?
If bad weather or unsuitable conditions force the guide to cancel the trip, he or she will: a) propose a similar activity at a different place where conditions are better, or b) propose to postpone the activity until a later date, or c) cancel. If you refuse option a), our cancellation policy will apply. Please note, however, that the call to cancel a trip due to bad weather can only be made by the guide (not the client).
What happens if the guide doesn’t show up or cancels for personal reasons?
If the guide cancels for reason of injury or other, you will get a 100% refund on your trip.
Itinerary
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Day 1:
Meeting at Stüdlhütte and beginning of ascent
We will meet at the Stüdlhütte or we can ascend the Stüdlhütte together (about 2.5 hours) from the Lucknerhaus. We will spend the night at Stüdlhütte or we can continue our ascent to Erzherzog Johannhütte (about 2.5 hours from Stüdlhütte).
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Day 2:
Reaching Großglockner's top and descent
We will reach the summit climbing upwards from the Archduke Johann hut. The ascent will last for 1.5 hours. Once we are on the mountain’s top you will have plenty of time to enjoy the view and take incredible photos. Then, we will start our descent and arrive at the Lucknerhaus parking lot after 5 hours approximately.
Other details
The necessary equipment, crampons, climbing harness, pimple and helmet are available for free.
Please note it is not easy to get to the starting point without a car. You could easily go to Zell am See and I can take you with me from that point.
About the Guide
The mountains have always been a great part of my life. I was a youth leader of the Alpine Association of Zell am See, Bergrettungsmann, and completed the training as a ski and snowboard instructor. I studied meteorology because it can be very useful in mountaineering. My first trips took me to the Eastern Alps, around Piz Bernina and Biancogray. I also had the chance many times the amazing Mont Blanc range and the peaks around Chamonix. Finally, I got to practice in the high mountains of Bolivia and Chile.
I have really found my calling as a mountain guide. I am right where I always wanted to be. The smile on my clients' faces at the summit or after an intense ski day is so rewarding!
I am part of a team of local guides (Bergführer Zell am See Kaprun), all friends of mine, guys with whom I share the passion for the mountains. They are Markus B, Markus H and Gerald, all IFMGA certified guides. Our philosophy is "to know how to do something well is to enjoy it". Therefore, we always keep learning to give you the best experience.
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