Four-thousanders
Lagginhorn
South Ridge (AD, III)
Südtirolalpin
Certified Mountain Guide
IFMGA - Mountain Guides Associations
Mail suedtirolalpin@gmail.com
Prices from
900,- €
ABOUT THE TOUR
A long, magnificent rock ridge in the Valais Alps – and the rather straightforward Lagginhorn suddenly turns into a truly beautiful traverse.
4,010 m · Difficulty AD, III · 2 days · Valais Alps
Lagginhorn – South Ridge: Lagginhorn is the slightly smaller neighbour of the Weissmies. In contrast to the Weissmies, which features a wild glacier face, the Lagginhorn can be reached with virtually no glacier contact. It is also considered one of the easier four-thousanders. The normal route via the West Ridge leads over a few easy scrambling sections as well as a great deal of boulder terrain to the summit. We will use this route for the descent.
Far more worthwhile for the ascent is the route via the South Ridge – one of the most գեղեցիկ and enjoyable rock ridges in the Valais Alps. Despite the mostly moderate difficulties, the climbing is a dream, the rock is absolutely solid, and the setting is outstanding. With this combination of routes, the straightforward Lagginhorn becomes a slightly more demanding but all the more beautiful traverse, and a superb ridge tour that you simply have to do once and that is ideal practice for bigger and more difficult ridges.
INFO
Services
Included in the price:
- Entire organization and guidance by a state-certified mountain guide
- All necessary reservations are made in advance
Additional costs:
- 1x overnight stay in a hut with half board (Hohsaashütte)
- 1x cable car ticket (Saas Grund - Hohsaas and return)
- Transfer to and from the meeting point
- Expenses (hut, cable car) for the mountain guide
- Individual tips
* Rental equipment (€10 per piece of equipment)
Facts
Location:
Valais Alps
Best time of year:
June - end of September
Duration:
2 days
Meeting point:
Saas Grund - Hohsaas cable car valley station
What you need
Requirements:
- Surefootedness
- Good physical condition. While the elevation gain isn't particularly high, it's a long day on the ridge that requires a fair amount of concentration.
PRICING
Participants:
1 - 2 people
Prices:
1 person:
2 people:
€1,500
€900
If you have any questions or need further information, please write them in the comment field of the inquiry form.
Before submitting your request: Please read the "important information" about risks in mountaineering carefully.
Dates:
upon request
Short-term dependent on the conditions on the mountain
PROGRAM
Day 1: Approach to Hohsaas Hut
We meet in the afternoon at the valley station of the Hohsaas cable car or directly at the Hohsaas Hut. The hut is easily reached by cable car – you step out practically right next to it. At the hut, we calmly go over our plan for the next day, take a look at the route via the South Ridge, and coordinate the schedule for the early start.
⌂ Hohsaas Hut (3,142 m)
Day 2: South Ridge and descent
The next morning, after a relaxed breakfast, we set off towards the Lagginjoch, which we reach after about an hour. This is where the ridge begins. We rope up and start the initially fairly easy ascent. Over several ridge steps and gendarmes, we follow the long South Ridge towards the summit. Wonderfully exposed sections, usually climbed on excellent holds, alternate with easier passages that allow steady progress. That is a good thing, because the ridge is of considerable length. After the climbing, we reach the summit of Lagginhorn. The descent along the west face via the West Ridge requires concentration once again, but technically it presents no major difficulties. After a short re-ascent, we reach our starting point at the Hohsaas Hut again and take the cable car comfortably back down into the valley.
Total time: 8.5 h | ↑ 950 m ascent | ↓ 950 m descent | Difficulty: AD, III
Info: This tour can be perfectly extended by an additional day, on which we can also climb Lagginhorn’s neighbour – the Weissmies. That would mean all the four-thousanders on this side of the Saas Valley have been climbed. Price and further information gladly on request.
Any changes to the program that may be necessary for various reasons (weather, conditions, accommodation booking situation, etc.) will always be made in consultation with the participants.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - (FAQs)
Who is Lagginhorn via the South Ridge suitable for?
The tour is suitable for sure-footed, fit mountaineers with good climbing experience in rocky terrain. The South Ridge is long and exposed in places, but highly rewarding and ideal if you want to climb a more demanding four-thousander with truly beautiful ridge climbing.
How demanding is the descent via the West Ridge?
The descent via the West Ridge is technically much easier than the ascent, but after the long summit day it still requires concentration. Especially in the boulder terrain and on the west face, careful footwork is important. Overall, this makes for a very harmonious traverse on Lagginhorn.
What equipment do I need for the tour?
You will receive the exact packing list with the confirmation email. Most important are suitable mountaineering boots and warm clothing for summit day. Technical equipment can be rented from us for a small wear-and-tear fee.
