Best place in Switzerland for 3 days in early July?
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Going to have three days in early July, am looking for a good place to climb for a few days. Leaving the rack at home, so it will have to be all bolts. Also, going to need to rent a rope. |
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Doubt you'll be able to rent a rope. Can't imagine a Swiss (or any European shop) being allowed to rent climbing ropes. You could always rent a guide... |
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Had an amazing time in Zermatt in mid June last year. The Jagihorn is a 1200ish ft moderate (5.6-9) sportily bolted climb and very worth doing, easily done in a day without need for a super early alpine start. |
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Bulmers was very hospitable in Interlaken and had a guide service when I stayed there. Didnt use them but Bagged my first Alp right up the street (hardefrau?). Im afraid I have to report that i was bitten profusely by bedbugs, but no other complaints. That place is scenic as hell! |
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Don't know about renting ropes, but you for sure have lots of possibilities for sport climbing. Just saw Filidor has a new guidebook just for interlaken. You won't need a book for single-pitch stuff, can often find route name and grade on the base, or ask someone (in English if necessary!). |
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if you don't have gear, ask around for the via ferratas. My kids and I did a fun one between murren and gimmewald (more of a traverse, but with 1500ft of air below you). |
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Thanks for the info everyone! I was looking online a few weeks ago and found a site that rented gear, including ropes. Now I can't find anything and has me wondering if I imagined it. |
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It's easy enough to mail the rope (and whatever else) back to yourself (or a friend if you won't be home any time soon). We did this after after climbing in France last summer. |