Four-thousanders
ALLALINHORN - STRAHLHORN
North-west ridge (F+) and north-west flank (F+)
Südtirolalpin
IFMGA certified mountain and ski guides
South Tyrolean Mountain and Ski Guides Association
Email suedtirolalpin@gmail.com
Price from:
€1,500
for 1 person · lower price per person from 2 participants
Duration:
2 days
Allalinhorn and Strahlhorn – Normal routes
Two four-thousanders and a vast glacial world around Saas-Fee.
2 days · Difficulty F+ / WS- (alpine tour) · Saas-Fee
Allalinhorn and Strahlhorn – normal route: with the Allalinhorn and the Strahlhorn, this tour features two four-thousanders that impress above all with their spectacular glacial scenery and unique panoramic backdrops.
Vast expanses of ice with huge crevasse systems give a vivid impression of the forces at work on these landscapes and of why they hold us mountaineers so firmly under their spell. On this tour we will be moving almost exclusively on glaciated terrain while climbing two of the highest summits in the Alps.
Thanks to its moderate difficulty and the help of the cable car, this tour is ideal for alpine tour beginners and anyone wanting to get a first taste of four-thousand-metre air. The route from Saas-Fee, with an overnight stay at the Britanniahütte and across these wide glacier fields, makes this tour a truly beautiful introduction to the world of the four-thousanders.
INFO
Services
Included in the price:
- Complete organisation and guiding by an IFMGA certified mountain and ski guide
- All necessary reservations are made in advance
Additional costs for participants:
- 1 night with half board at the Britanniahütte (approx. €70)
- Cable car ticket up and down: Saas Fee - Mittelallalin (approx. €75)
- If arriving by car: parking fee at the Saas Fee multi-storey car park (approx. €25)
- Transfer to and from the meeting point
- Expenses (accommodation, cable car) for the mountain guide
- Individual tips
* Rental equipment (€10 per item)
Facts
Location:
Valais Alps
Best time of year:
Mid-June - end of September
Duration:
2 days
Meeting point:
Saas Fee - valley station of the cable car to Mittelallalin
Requirements
Requirements:
- Fitness for 1,400 vertical metres (including at high altitude)
- Prior acclimatisation is an advantage
- Some alpine tour experience (one or two 3,000-metre peaks)
PRICE
Participants:
max. 4 people
Price from
€1,500
for 1 person · lower price per person from 2 participants
Depends on conditions on the mountain at short notice
PROGRAMME
Day 1: Allalinhorn & approach
We meet at 6:30 a.m. at the valley station of the Saas-Fee Bergbahnen, whose lifts run up to Mittelallalin. Parking for the car-free village of Saas-Fee is in the large multi-storey car park at the village entrance. We then buy our cable car tickets and take the very first lift at 7 a.m. First by cable car and then on the world's highest underground funicular, we travel straight up onto the glacier. We are already at 3,456 metres, and all that remains is the climb to the summit of the Allalinhorn. A tremendous panorama awaits, with all the great peaks of the Valais laid out before us. The ascent is a pleasure without any major technical difficulties and at the same time helps us acclimatise. After a summit break and time to take in the view, we descend back to the top station of the Metro Alpin and ride it down to Felskinn. From there it is about an hour's walk to the Britanniahütte, our destination for the day.
Total time: 4.5 h | ↑ 650 m | ↓ 600 m | Difficulty: F+ / L (alpine tour)
⌂ Britanniahütte (3,030 m)
Day 2: Strahlhorn & descent
On the second day, the Strahlhorn is on the programme. Another technically easy four-thousander, yet one that leads through an impressive glacial world with numerous crevasses and icefalls. The ascent is long, but it is far less busy than the Allalinhorn. In total, we have just over 1,400 metres of ascent to tackle on this day. A really beautiful glacier tour against a grand backdrop. The summit of the Strahlhorn is slightly higher again than that of the Allalinhorn. Our descent follows the ascent route back past the Britanniahütte to Felskinn, where we cover the rest of the descent comfortably by cable car.
Total time: 9.5 h | ↑ 1,400 m | ↓ 1,300 m | Difficulty: F+ / WS- (alpine tour)
Any changes to the programme that may become necessary for various reasons (weather, conditions, availability of accommodation, etc.) are always made in consultation with the participants.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
Who is the Allalinhorn and Strahlhorn tour suitable for?
The tour is well suited to alpine tour beginners with good fitness who want to gain their first experience on a four-thousander. Technically, both summits are moderate, but you still need sure-footedness, stamina and a love of long days in high-alpine terrain.
How strenuous are the two days?
Thanks to the lifts, the first day on the Allalinhorn is much shorter and ideal for settling in and acclimatising. The second day on the Strahlhorn is the real endurance day: long, steady and with plenty of time on the glacier.
What equipment do I need to bring?
The detailed packing list comes with your confirmation email. Above all, you need suitable mountain boots and warm clothing for the altitude. Technical equipment can be rented for a small wear-and-tear fee.
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