Activity file

COMPAGNIE DES GUIDES DE CHAMONIX
www.chamonix-guides.com - e-mail : [email protected]
190 Place de l’église 74400 CHAMONIX FRANCE - TEL + 33 (0)4.50.53.00.88
Eiger climbing course – Mittellegi Ridge
5 days
During the middle of the 1930’s, stories and dramas on the Eiger mountain made front page on many news papers in
the world. In spite of its rather morbid reputation, its North face attracted dozens of mountaineers. At the time,
mountaineering represented a great opportunity to establish nationalism and personal ambitions. Only in 1938,
German and Austrian climbers joined to conquer the North face to the summit. (interesting to know that they
accidentally met during the climb!).
This incredibly difficult ascent had previously claimed the lives of over 50 mountaineers during numerous attempts
to climb the North face. The Nazis used its conquest as an image for its propaganda, setting forth the values of the
social democratic party (courage, commitment, willpower etc.), qualities so well illustrated during the first ascent
of the Eiger North face.
Today’s alpine mentality is quite different, and propaganda days have long desapeared. However, the mysterious
1800 meter limestone face crops up high above alpine meadows, and keeps inspiring gloomy thoughts to European
wanderers.
Yet, a much easier route leads to the summit of the Eiger North face: the Mittellegi ridge.
It faces west, and presents mainly rock climbing difficulty, evenly spread along the ridge, with a half way point at
the summit… The descent via Monchjochhütte and down the Jungfrau train is still very long.
Mitellegi ridge description :
Climb description: With its 2km long ridge, it is one of the most beautiful rocky arête in the Alps. It includes some
IV rock climbing sections. The most technical sections are equipped with fixed ropes. By its technical aspect, the
descent is considered an alpine route of its own. Mitellegi Ridge – D- 880m vertical gain and 740 m vertical drop.
Technical difficulty: A very good level of fitness combined with mountaineering experience are required.
Experience climbing PD/AD routes, and good skills using crampons. Rock climbing level required: 5.
It is also necessary to be well acclimatized
Itinerary
DAY 1 :Meeting the party and the guide
Spend morning reviewing rope basics on a local climbing crag.
Later in the afternoon, hike to hut and stay overnight.
2 people/guide
DAY 2 : High alpine route to prepare and acclimatize.
Ie. South Arete at the Moine.
1 person/guide
DAY 3 : Preparation climb and acclimatization
Ie. Papillons Arete at the Peigne”
1 person/guide
COMPAGNIE DES GUIDES DE CHAMONIX MONT-BLANC, 190, place de l’église 74 400 CHAMONIX ; www.chamonix-guides.com
SAS au capital social de 364 400€ - R.C.S Annecy - SIRET 448 519 306 00014 - Code APE 7911 Z
TVA intercommunautaire FR 23 446 519 306 - Immatriculation ATOUT France IM074 150011
Responsabilité civile professionnelle : MMA IARD - 14 Bd Marie et Alexandre Oyon - 72 000 LE MANS - Police 125 901 025
Garantie financière : GROUPAMA ASSURANCE - 5, rue du centre - 93199 NOISY-le-GRAND Cedex - Contrat n 4000713874/1
COMPAGNIE DES GUIDES DE CHAMONIX
www.chamonix-guides.com - e-mail : [email protected]
190 Place de l’église 74400 CHAMONIX FRANCE - TEL + 33 (0)4.50.53.00.88
DAY 4 : Drive to Grindelwald – Climb to Mittellegihütte (3355m)
 700m
Overnight. Jungfrautrain to Eismeer station and then about 3 hours hiking to reach the hut with a little bit of
climbing
1 person/guide
DAY 5 : Eiger Summit (3970m) and back to Chamonix
 615m  520m
Early wake up during the night. Ascent of the Mittellegi ridge to reach the Eiger summit. Way back through the
ridge between the Eiger and Mönsch till the Jungfraujoch train station (3454m).
The program presented here above is a guideline for the course. The guide’s experience in the field allows him
only to make changes to adapt the course program to mountain and weather conditions, and to participants’ skills
and abilities.
Further informations
PHYSICAL LEVEL :
Very good level of fitness.
TECHNICAL LEVEL :
A solid mountaineering experience and a strong physical shape are required for this climb.
Need to master at least climbing grade 4+/5.
GUIDING POLIY
Minimum 1 and maximum 2 participants per guide, on the first day.
Maximum 1 participant per guide for the 4 other days.
In terms of group size, the Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix's guiding policy is one of the strictest in the
mountain guiding industry.
ACCOMODATION
Catered mountain hut, night in dormitory in Chamonix.
MEALS
The evening meal will be taken in the mountain hut on the previous couloirs ascent's day.
Picnic lunch Water not included in the hut.
TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT: See the equipment list.
Rental possible for mountain boots, crampons, ice axes, harness and helmet (See booking form).
DOCUMENTATION
ID or valid passport.
Having a repatriation insurance is mandatory. Cancellation insurance is highly recommended.
We provide optional insurance contracts for repatriation and trip cancellation (see booking form).
DATES 2016: On Mondays, from mid-July to end of August / early September
Please feel free to contact us to check the conditions !
MEETING
Departure on day 1 is at 8.30am from the Compagnie des Guides in Chamonix
PRICE 2016: 2915€ per person
Including :
- Organization and supervision by a State qualified high mountain guide
- Lifts
- Midday picnics
- Half board accommodation in mountain huts.
Not included :
-Personal equipment
-Accommodation in Chamonix.
-Rapatriation insurance
COMPAGNIE DES GUIDES DE CHAMONIX MONT-BLANC, 190, place de l’église 74 400 CHAMONIX ; www.chamonix-guides.com
SAS au capital social de 364 400€ - R.C.S Annecy - SIRET 448 519 306 00014 - Code APE 7911 Z
TVA intercommunautaire FR 23 446 519 306 - Immatriculation ATOUT France IM074 150011
Responsabilité civile professionnelle : MMA IARD - 14 Bd Marie et Alexandre Oyon - 72 000 LE MANS - Police 125 901 025
Garantie financière : GROUPAMA ASSURANCE - 5, rue du centre - 93199 NOISY-le-GRAND Cedex - Contrat n 4000713874/1