Fascination 4000... The high mountains of the Alps exert a magical attraction on almost everyone who enjoys being out in the mountains. Well-known peaks such as Mont Blanc, Gran Paradiso or Dom are located beyond this altitude. Have you dreamed of climbing the really big mountains of the Alps for a long time, but didn't know how, or just didn't dare to go alone? Perhaps there was simply a lack of know-how to climb such a high mountain? With the professionals at the Alpinschule Garmisch this dream will come true. On four days of the tour, our mountain guides teach the knowledge to climb a 4000 meter peak and you will be carefully introduced to the ascent of such a Peak.
We have chosen the Bishorn with a hight of 4153m as the summit, which is probably one of the easiest of the “big ones”. The combination of good acclimatization and a course will make climbing your first 4000m peak a little easier. Nevertheless, the general dangers in the mountains and on the glacier, as well as altitude sickness, should not be underestimated. For this reason we slowly work our way to the summit, where we first spend the night at the Turtmannhut at 2519m and only sleep the night before the "summit storm" on the 3256m high Cabane de Tracuit. From the Cabane de Tracuit, on the day of the summit push there are still an impressive 901 meters of altitude to be conquered. From the summit there is a gigantic view of the Valais Alps, where many peaks beyond the magical 4000 m limit are waiting for you. You have now reached your first 4000 meter peak and we will be happy to accompany you to all the peaks that may follow in the future. After a successful descent from the summit, we spend the night again in the Cabane de Tracuit, before we descend again via the Turtmannhut on the last day and arrive at the starting Point.
The tour price already includes accommodation including half board.
Tour schedule:
Day 1: Ascent to the Turtmannhut, possibly a small detour to the glacier gate of the Turtmann glacier. Check in. Coffe break. In the afternoon, course about “basics for Walking on glaciers, crevasse rescue, acclimatization. Overnight at the Turtmannhut, 2519m. Ascent 650hm, 3h
Day 2: Breakfast. Today a combination of course and glacier tour. Consolidation of what has been learned from the previous day. Ascent to the Adlerflüe over the glacier. Snack on the Adlerflüe. Continue over the glacier to the Cabane de Tracuit. Overnight on the Cabane de Tracuit, 3256m. Ascent 1000hm, 6-8h
Day 3: Early breakfast. Summit day. Ascent of the Bishorn with 4153m over the Turtmann glacier. Summit snack time. Descent to the Cabane de Tracuit. Overnight at the Cabane de Tracuit. Ascent & descent 900hm, 6-7h
Day 4: Breakfast. Descent via Turtmannhut back into the Turtmann valley. Farewell and journey back home. Descent 1650hm, 6-7h
Information about the course:
duration: 4 days
meeting point: 9:00 a.m. car park in Turtmann
valley base/hut: Turtmannhütte/Cabane de Tracuit
minimum number of participants: 4 participants
extra cost:
- accommodation/meals: drinks and meals outside of half-board
- Additional costs resulting from a change to the planned itinerary
- Other: ◾Travel from Turtmann to the Turtmann Valley by public transport approx. 15 Swiss francs
◾Return journey from Zinal to Turtmann by bus and train approx. 20 Swiss Francs
- other: own arrival, parking fee in the Turtmann valley
Included services:
- 4 days of training and guidance by a state-certified mountain and ski guide
- 3x overnight stays including half board
- rental equipment: glacier equipment, crampons, ice ax, harness
requirements for the participants:
- endurance: very good endurance for ascents up to 1000 m altitude and 7-8h walking time
- technique: secure waking in difficult terrain, no fear of heights
- other: First alpine touring experience and experience in walking with crampons necessary
recommended equipment: Each participant receives an equipment checklist in advance
country: Switzerland
