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Alps Guided Multipitch Route

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Sam Rumel · · Denver, CO · Joined Dec 2017 · Points: 15

I would like to climb a multipitch route in the Alps somewhere near Zurich, Innsbruck, or Bolzano/Trento in summer 2025. I would hire a guide to take me up the route. I'm looking for an aesthetic climb with a proper summit or top out. Any areas or routes that someone on here could recommend? I would like it to be in the 5.8-5.10+ range (5a-6b+). Also, any recommendations for guides or guiding companies?

Thanks

Nate A · · SW WA · Joined Aug 2018 · Points: 0

I had a guided day close-ish to there in the Dolomites in November.

https://www.mountainproject.com/v/115143229


The guide I used is found at freedolomites.com and he provided me with a fantastic day out. The route was really cool and the setting was unbeatable.

I’m sure there are many other options but this was a good day. 

Sam Rumel · · Denver, CO · Joined Dec 2017 · Points: 15

These guys look great! Thanks for the rec

Pavel Pavelovish · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Mar 2024 · Points: 0

if you are looking for someone with a strong sports climbing background, we had a very good time with https://www.moritzfilger.de/ Bet he knows tons of routes in the region!

Sam Rumel · · Denver, CO · Joined Dec 2017 · Points: 15

Is it customary to tip your guide in Europe like you would in the states?

giraud b · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Nov 2022 · Points: 0

Ratikon sport multi pitch. 1h drive from Zurich.


It would be my first pick taking into a/c your designated locations.


https://www.mountainproject.com/area/110854325/ratikon

old5ten · · Sunny Slopes + Berkeley, CA · Joined Sep 2012 · Points: 5,831

it doesn't meet your difficulty range, but i found the delagokante in the rosengarten to be a fine climb with incredible position.

Delagokante/VajoletTowers/Rosengarten

M4tth1js H · · Switzerland · Joined May 2023 · Points: 0
Sam Rumel wrote:

Is it customary to tip your guide in Europe like you would in the states?

Not necessary, although you can definitely offer them a drink or something of that nature at the end of the day. At least in Switzerland, guides' daily rates are nothing to sneeze at.

MattH · · CO mostly · Joined Sep 2011 · Points: 1,355

I'd go for either the Swiss alps or the Dolomites - Innsbruck is IMO quite overrated for multipitch rock climbing - it's more of a destination for alpinism objectives and hard single pitch sport (in the Zillertal region). 

If you like face climbing, go to the Dolomites. If you like granite crack or slab climbing, go to Switzerland. 

That freedolomites site has some great route suggestions at freedolomites.com/dolomites…: the UIAA 5-7 list, Big Wall, and Wild Routes lists are pretty much 'greatest hits' lists of the various styles/options available in your wheelhouse. Pretty much any of those will have a cool summit and beautiful views.

In the Swiss alps at those grades you'll be looking mostly at the granite walls and ridges (eg: mountainproject.com/area/10…, mountainproject.com/area/10…, mountainproject.com/area/10…). The big Swiss limestone faces really open up around 5.11+ (with most easier climbing being vegetated 'least resistance' chasing, though some exceptions do exist).

Sam Rumel · · Denver, CO · Joined Dec 2017 · Points: 15

Thanks for the help everyone! I think I'm going with Freedolomites in the Giau Pass area.

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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