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Introduction to Mountaineering: 3-day hike with ascension of Alphubel (4206m)
In collaboration with Eliot Hennion, International Mountain Guide, this will be a 3-day introduction to mountaineering in the canton of Valais. We will be hiking up to Täschhütte SAC and stay two nights there. The hut lies at a height of 2701 metres above sea level, in the Mischabel massif.
If you are a fit hiker and would like to try mountaineering and go up to 4000m+, this is for you!
Minimum number of participants to run the event: 4
Maximum number of participants: 6
What’s the plan? (Intro to Mountaineering)
Day 1
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We will meet in Täsch at 11:00 and hike up to Täschhütte SAC. Night at the hut.
Ascent: 1380m
Descent: 110m
Day 2
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Exercices with rope and crampons on the glacier to practice for the ascension. Return to the hut for the night.
Day 3
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Ascension of Alphubel (4206m) and hike down to Täsch.
Ascent: 1500m
Descent: 2900m
Logistics
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If you are traveling from Zurich, we recommend you to take the following trains:
Friday 28 August 2020:
08:02 Zurich HB – 11:00 Täsch (via Visp)
Sunday 30 August 2020:
16:48 Täsch – 19:58 Zurich HB (via Visp) – depending on what time we return to Täsch
Pricing
Price per participant is CHF600
Once registered, please pay a 50% deposit within 7 days. The balance is due by 28 July 2020.
What does the price include?
- 3 days of guided hiking/mountaineering with an International Mountain Guide
- 2 nights of accommodation at Täschhütte SAC
- Dinner on day 1
- Breakfast and dinner on day 2
- Breakfast on day 3
What does the price NOT include?
- Transfers to and from Täsch
- Packed lunches
- Snacks
- Drinks
Kit list
- Helmet
- Harness
- Crampons
- Ice axe
- Poles
- Head torch
- Crampon compatible mountaineering boots
- Glacier glasses
- Hat
- Buff
- Gloves
- Fleece jacket
- Duvet jacket
- Goretex jacket
- Waterproof trekking trousers
- Tights
- Sun cream
- Water
- Cash for drinks at the hut
You can rent the equipment (helmet, harness, crampons, ice axe, poles) for an additional CHF30/day.
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By signing up for this event, you agree that you have read, understood and will adhere to our Terms and Conditions.
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Date
- 28 - 30 Aug 2020
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Time
- 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Cost
- CHF 600.00
Location
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- Täsch
Location 3
- Switzerland
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