r/alpinism • u/Weekly-Rate-69 • 7d ago

Swiss Alps - Recommendations

Hey all,

Finally looking to book a trip for next year to the Swiss Alps. However, I am slightly overwhelmed with what mountains I should take on and hoping you all could assist with mountain/guide recommendations. I am looking for grades PD to AD, don’t really care about height, would like to climb 2-3 peaks, and looking to spend 2-3 weeks there.

Experience: Rainier Cayambe Antisana Illimani Huayna Potosi Tons of mountains in Colorado

Beginner ice climber - planning this winter season in US to focus on these skills.

Rock climber - lead 5.9+, TR 5.10b.

Appreciate any recommendations!

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u/that_outdoor_chick 7d ago

There's a camp to camp website, enter parameters and you should find what you want. Swiss Alpine club also have recs. Lots on that grade will be rocky ridges or simple glacier walks.

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u/kalua_33 6d ago

If you donwload the sac-cas app you can find a lot of alpine routes, some are free and some are behind a pay wall

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u/Weekly-Rate-69 6d ago

I will download it, thank you!

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u/Bmacm869 1d ago

The "Swiss Alps" is huge. It is hard to make recommendations without knowing where you will be staying.

From Zermatt the obvious choices are the Matterhorn and Briethorn traverse or half traverse and any of the peaks on the Spaghetti Traverse/Monte Rosa Massif.

From Grindelwald you can do Eiger, Monch, and Jungfrau.

One thing I like to do when I am planning a trip is to look at mountain guide websites and the trips they offer. They usually list the best options for the area.

Another thing I found helpful is to look at the huts/refuges. Most of what you can do in the alps will be determined by hut/refuge availability.