The Alps. The birthplace of alpinism and climbing in general.
In this amazing French & Swiss alpine climbing trip we embark on a journey
to climb the three most famous of the European Alps - The
fabled Matterhorn, The Eiger and Mont Blanc.
The adventure of a lifetime for any serious climber or alpinist.
We begin our journey in the alpine climbing mecca of Chamonix
under the shadow of Mont Blanc. We venture high into the French
Alps with a few spectacular warm up climbs before attempting
Mont Blanc, the highest point in Western Europe, via the Trois
Sommets Traverse or the Gouter Route.
After Mont Blanc, we Journey to the idyllic Swiss mountain
town of Zermatt for our climb of the world's most recognizable
mountain, The Swiss Matterhorn. After an optional warm up climb
of the Breithorn we prepare for our main objective, the Matterhorn. We climb
The Matterhorn via the Swiss Hornli Ridge, the first and most famous
route on The Matterhorn.
Then it's on to another classic Swiss village - Grindelwald,
Under the shadow the famous Eiger. After a train journey through
the inside of the Eiger North Face, we climb the Spectacular
Mittellegi Ridge to the summit of The Eiger. Climbing the Eiger is a long and challenging day of climbing and a fitting end to the Alps trilogy trip.
All along the way we will sample fine French and Swiss food
and sample some of the rich and historical alpine climbing
culture. The Matterhorn, Mont Blanc and Eiger climbs are run at a very low guide-to-guest ratio
due to the nature and seriousness of the climbing. We also
allow a few extra days for ample rest and weather to allow
for a higher success rate. CAG/IAG owner and IFMGA/UIAGM internationally
certified guide Dave Miller personally leads the European Alps climbs. Truly a spectacular and classic European alpine
climbing trilogy.
View the Itinerary
for the Alps Trilogy trip.
View a Slide Show for this trip.
View our Chamonix Info Page
Limited time? Check out our Mont Blanc and Matterhorn only climbs.
For International climbing in other parts of the world check
out our main International
Climbs & Expeditions page.
Level: Participants on the Mont
Blanc, Eiger and Matterhorn climbs should have previous ice
axe and crampon experience as well as the ability to efficiently
and quickly follow 5.7 rock climbs. Very good physical shape. Contact us for more detail.
Dates 2010: July 16-27
Custom dates & private guiding available from mid-July to late Aug
Cost: $4200
For private 1:1 ratio: $5600
Includes:
- Professional American IFMGA/UIAGM internationally
certified mountain guides at a low ratio of 1:2 for Mont Blanc
& 1:1 ratio for The Matterhorn & Eiger climbs.
- All the mountain guide's expenses.
- Assistance with lodging and travel within Europe.
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