Zermatt Guided Ice Climbing
Join ES Adventure Guides Switzerland, for a day of Ice Climbing in Zermatt, Switzerland, and enjoy the thrill of scaling a sheet of solid Ice.
Alps
1 Day
All year
High
Advanced
Description
Let me guide you for a Full-Day of Ice Climbing on the Swiss Alps in Zermatt.
Ice Climbing is one of the most unique ways to climb. There are so many variables to it. Because unlike rock, Ice is always Changing. And the reasons behind the changes usually have to do with Weather and subsequent Melting and Drying. However, it is exactly because of these constant changes of the ice that makes climbing it so exciting. Thus making it an experience that is never the same. Regardless of how many times you do it, even if doing it on the same Icefall, it will always be different.
In Zermatt, there are several different areas where we can Ice Climb. And there is also a great variety of ways to Ice Climb as well. And with this trip you will be offered the opportunity to pick and choose what kind of Ice Climbing you want to enjoy. There are options that range from Expert Level that require necessary experience to easier options that require No Previous Experience.
This unforgettable day can be as challenging or as easy as you want it to be. You can climb from heights of 10-20 Meters to Much Higher if you so desire. Steep with Several Pitches, or a Frozen River with Small Steps, there is an abundance of ways to enjoy Ice Climbing in Zermatt. And with climbing times between 2 and 5 Hours, and ascending and descending times between 30 Minutes to 2 Hours, you can have as much variation as the Icefalls themselves possess.
So come and join me for an entire day of Ice Climbing in Zermatt. Enjoy the wonder of scaling a wall that is as temporary as the opportunity you have to climb it. And leave knowing you will have a memory that can never be reproduced, no matter how many times you or anybody else climbs the same Icefall.
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If you want to enjoy another thrilling adventure in Zermatt. You can also join me for a day of Off-Piste or Freeride skiing.
Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Rope
- Quickdraws
Price details
- - The price for the Expert option of this trip is 760 CHF for 1-2 people. This option incorporates sustained steep with vertical parts and several pitches. Climbing time is between 2-4 hours, while ascent and descent is between 1-2 hours.
- - The price for the Advanced option of this trip is 660 CHF for 1-2 people. This option has a 65 degree steep angle with short steep parts and several pitches. Climbing time is between 2-4 hours, while ascent and descent is between 1-2 hours.
- - For the Drying option of this trip, the price is 660 CHF for 1-2 people. The height is between 10-20 meters, slightly steep to very steep. Previous knowledge is not necessary. Climbing time is between 3-5 hours. Ascent and descent is between 30 minute and 1 hour.
- - The Corner Gorge option of this trip is 660 CHF for 1-2 people. You will be climbing up on the frozen river with small steep steps. Previous knowledge is not necessary. Climbing time is between 2-4 hours. Ascent and descent is between 30 minutes and 1 hour.
- - For the above additional trips, it is an additional 50 CHF per person after 2 people. Max. 2 people for the climb Expert.
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The following personal equipment is required from the participant, Rucksack 25-30 Litre, Mountaineering boots *, Climbing seat harness *, Crampons 12 points steel, not aluminium, adjusted *, 2 technical ice axes *, Helmet *, Mountaineering Trousers, Waterproof, breathable jacket, Fleece jacket or jumper, Gloves, Warm hat, Shirt, Sunglasses with side protection, Sun Screen factor >25, Lip Balm factor >15, Flask or water bottle, about 1 litre, no camel bags, Food for lunch, Personal medication, Telescope Pole *. All items with a * can be rented. -- The guide will provide Ice screws, ropes, carabiners etc. -- It is important for participants to travel light as they will have to carry everything.
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About the guide
ES Adventure Guides
5.0
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Mountain Guide
Tomas and his team of IFMGA/UIMLA-certified mountain guides & leaders and rock climbing instructors (Kyriakos, Daniel, Andrej, Tobias, Bernd, Herbert, Guy and Noé) are some of the top outdoor adventure professionals in Switzerland.
Whether you wish to climb the Matterhorn, Eiger, Jungfrau or Monch, or enjoy amazing freeride or ski touring days around Verbier or Zermatt, among other great options, they will be able to show you the top spots and the ropes to ensure you have an unforgettable and safe adventure.
Tomas will be your main point of contact during the booking process and will be able to help you with all the questions you have in order to make sure you receive the best possible guiding service.
Pick one of the programs featured for E-S Adventure Guides Switzerland and start planning an awe-inspiring experience in the mountains!
Languages
French | English
Certificates
ASAM | UIMLA | UIAGM | IFMGA
What people are saying about ES Adventure Guides
Peter
This was a great trip and Explore Share made finding the right trip super easy. Our guide was personable, extremely knowledgeable, and experienced and willing to teach us the skills we would have needed to climb the Matterhorn. Unfortunatly, the conditions were not right to climb so our guide recemmended another trip which was still a great experience and lots of fun.
Emma
Very user friendly platform with timely responses from Explore Share representatives. The trip itself with Tom from Alps Adventures was awesome and ensure that we had an experience that was 100% what we wanted. Recommend both the platform and the guide. Thanks to all for arranging and delivering so well.
Hristo
Tuomas
I had am amazing time during the 1-day off-piste training course at Hoch-Ybrig. Urs, our main mountain guide, was very helpful in answering my queries before the course, and Lupe from explore-share was helpful in selecting the course. We had 3 groups under Urs, Mario and Patrick, and I was in the group with Patrick. He gave us a lot of nice tips and individualized video analysis. He made a special effort to convey everything in English, since I don't know German. All the participants were very helpful and friendly too! The course is good value for money as skis are included for the weekend in the course price.
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