Easy 4,000-Meter Peaks in Saas-Fee: Snow slope and mountain panorama beneath a low sun.

Easy 4,000-Meter Peaks in Saas-Fee

The Weißmies traverse and the Hohlaubgrat on the Allalinhorn.

Overview

Difficulty
beginner
Participants
1–2 participants
Duration
4 days
Best season
July and August
Price
from €1,250 per person

About this tour

The Saas-Fee region is a paradise for accessible 4000-metre peaks and an ideal place to gain your first experience on high Alpine summits. During this four-day mountaineering programme, we climb two of the area’s most beautiful mountains: the Weissmies via its south ridge and the Allalinhorn via the impressive Hohlaubgrat. The programme is designed for fit beginners who would like to climb their first 4000-metre peaks under professional guidance. In addition to two unforgettable summit days, you can look forward to relaxed evenings in mountain huts, a restful night in the valley and an exciting via ferrata.

Itinerary

Day 1 – Approach to the Almageller Hut: We meet in Saas-Almagell and hike together to the welcoming Almageller Hut at 2894 metres. After dinner, we discuss the following day’s tour. Day 2 – Weissmies traverse, 4017 metres: We set off early and climb the Weissmies via its south ridge, a magnificent mixed route combining rock and firn with spectacular views of the 4000-metre peaks of the Valais Alps. We descend along the northern side to Hohsaas at 3101 metres and take the cable car into the valley. We spend the night at Hotel Bergfreund in Herbriggen. Day 3 – Approach to the Britannia Hut and via ferrata: We travel to Saas-Fee and ascend to the Britannia Hut at 3030 metres. In the afternoon, we complete a nearby via ferrata. The required equipment can be rented directly from the hut. Day 4 – Allalinhorn, 4027 metres, via the Hohlaubgrat: This alpine classic offers an ideal combination of rock climbing and firn ridge sections. From the summit of the Allalinhorn, we enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the Monte Rosa Massif and the Matterhorn. We descend to the Felskinn cable car and finish our days together at a relaxed pace. The highlights of this mountaineering programme include two impressive and relatively accessible 4000-metre peaks near Saas-Fee, the Weissmies traverse via the sunny south ridge, the varied Hohlaubgrat route on the Allalinhorn, an itinerary suitable for fit beginners with some initial high-alpine experience, and a comfortable combination of mountain-hut and hotel accommodation.

Requirements

For this four-day mountaineering programme on the Weissmies and the Allalinhorn via the Hohlaubgrat, you should have a good basic level of fitness.

Previous high-alpine experience and familiarity with an ice axe and crampons are helpful. Sure-footedness, a head for heights and sufficient stamina for daily stages of up to eight hours are required.

beginner — this tour
intermediate
advanced

Fitness

4 out of 6

Technique

2 out of 6

Experience

2 out of 6

Equipment

I can provide an ice axe and crampons as rental equipment.

You can find all further details in my equipment list for guided high-alpine tours.

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Booking and enquiry

Would you like to do this tour on your own or with your own group of up to 2 people? Send me a no-obligation request with your preferred date.

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Prices & services

  • 1 participant
    €2,360.00 per person
  • 2 participants
    €1,250.00 per person

Included

Planning and guiding by a certified mountain and ski guide
Any required rental equipment

Not included

Accommodation for you and your mountain guide
Any cable car and lift pass costs for you and your mountain guide
The mountain guide’s expenses

Frequently asked questions about this tour

What happens if I need to cancel my tour?

Please note that a tour becomes binding once both parties have confirmed it. In the event of a cancellation at short notice, I reserve the right to charge a percentage of the guiding fee as a cancellation fee. You can find detailed information in my cancellation policy. Payment is usually made by invoice after the tour.

What happens if the weather does not cooperate?

Together, we will find an alternative in another region or postpone the tour. There are no additional costs for you in this case.

Is rental equipment available?

Yes, I can provide the technical equipment you need, such as a climbing harness, helmet, crampons or avalanche safety equipment. The relevant tour description and equipment lists explain exactly what is required and what you may need to bring yourself. If you are unsure what you need, simply get in touch – I will be happy to advise you.

Easy 4,000-Meter Peaks in Saas-Fee: Two mountaineers in the snow in front of the rising sun.

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