The first of the two intersecting lengths to the exit. Photo: Roland Aufschnaiter, alpenvereinaktiv.com

Alpine climbing routes in Switzerland

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The 10 most beautiful alpine climbing routes in Switzerland

Alpine Climbing · Pays du St-Bernard

Aiguille de la Varappe 3517 m, " Eola danza per noi "

recommended route Difficulty VII-, 6a+ difficult

1.9 km

10:00 h

700 m

An alpine climbing tour of superlatives, probably in the best sun-drenched granite in the Alps, possibly even worldwide (open to discussion).

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Alpine Climbing · Pays du St-Bernard

Aiguille de la Varappe 3517m, " Les Strapontins du Paradis "

recommended route Difficulty VI, 5c difficult

1.6 km

10:00 h

700 m

An alpine climbing tour of superlatives, probably in the best sun-drenched granite in the Alps, possibly even worldwide (open to discussion).

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Alpine Climbing · Pays du St-Bernard

Aiguille Sans Nom, Promontoire, " Dorées les Ballades "

recommended route Difficulty VII-, 6a+ difficult

1.1 km

6:00 h

450 m

An alpine climbing tour of superlatives, probably in the best sun-drenched granite in the Alps, possibly even worldwide (open to discussion).

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Alpine Climbing · Pays du St-Bernard

Aiguille Sans Nom, Promontoire, " Tajabone "

recommended route Difficulty VI+, 6a difficult

1.2 km

5:00 h

450 m

An alpine climbing tour of superlatives, probably in the best sun-drenched granite in the Alps, possibly even worldwide (open to discussion).

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Petite Arête in front, Grande Arête in back

Alpine Climbing · Jura Mountains

Grande and Petite Arête de Baulmes

Premium content Difficulty 3c easy

2 km

4:00 h

100 m

Two easy ridge climbs in the Vaud Jura.

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Neben dem plattigen kleinen Bockmattliturm pfeift die Namenlose Kante nach oben.

Alpine Climbing · Schwyzer Alps

Klettertour Namenlose Kante am Namenlosen Turm, Bockmattligruppe

recommended route Difficulty V+, 5b moderate

9.8 km

7:00 h

900 m

Namenloses Vergnügen Aus der Zeit, bevor Klettereien fantasievolle Namen erhielten, stammt dieser Klassiker des Schwyzer Klettergebiets – gut saniert und immer noch schön.

ALPIN - Das Bergmagazin.

Alpine Climbing · Säntisgebiet

Altmann via east ridge

recommended route Difficulty III+, 3c moderate

18.1 km

9:00 h

1,500 m

Great limestone ridge climbing in the 3rd difficulty ridge on rock with good grip. The descent via the normal route is a bit rocky.

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Alpine Climbing · Blatten-Belalp

Upper Torberg 3324m

recommended route Difficulty VI, 5c moderate

5.3 km

12:00 h

1,100 m

The Oberer Torberg offers rewarding climbing on its east spur in the best rock, granite like in Chamonix. The complicated approach gives the tour a high alpine, serious character.

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Alpine Climbing · Blatten-Belalp

Fusshorn XI 3155m West ridge

recommended route Difficulty moderate

5.5 km

5:00 h

1,070 m

Fusshorn number XI, also known as Thumb, is a beautifully shaped granite tower, the ascent of which involves some serious adventure.

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Alpine Climbing · Montafon

Gross Litzner - Seehorn crossing

recommended route Difficulty IV, 4a difficult

17.9 km

9:14 h

1,491 m

1,540 m

The most beautiful tour in the Silvretta. Hiking, scrambling, abseiling, glacier contact in a magnificent mountain setting. Whether as a day tour or with an overnight stay at the Saarbrücker Hütte, it is an absolute highlight for climbing mountaineers. However, you should be aware that the tour has many exposed passages and that you can only belay part of it. Belaying must be done quickly and routinely so that you can finish the tour in daylight. It's better to set off earlier and then enjoy a cool drink for longer at the Saarbrücker Hütte.

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