$3,995 USD
Located in the Bernese Alps of Switzerland, the Eiger has a storied history and reputation that far precedes itself. Renowned for its difficult and technically demanding routes, including the infamous North Face, climbers are drawn to this summit for a formidable challenge where exposed ridges, unpredictable weather, and complex terrain reign.
The Mittellegi Ridge is no exception and our route of choice when ascending this alpine classic. When compared to Mont Blanc, the terrain is vastly different. The route is rugged, rocky, and exposed, and those with a solid fitness and climbing baseline will excel at moving with efficiency and speed with the support of an IFMGA Mountain Guide.
Our three-day add-on itinerary will pull on the acclimatization achieved during your Mont Blanc climb, allowing for a quick ascent to the Mittellegi Hut followed by a summit attempt of the Eiger. Dovetailing this with a summit on Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn will set you up to complete the Alpine Big Three, the ultimate trilogy for any mountaineer.
- Day 1: Travel to Grindelwald with your guide and ascend to the Mittellegi Hut. Note: This is the last day of your Mont Blanc Itinerary (Day 7), or if you are doing the Alpine Big Three, it will be the last day of the Matterhorn Itinerary (Day 3).
- Day 2: Climb the Eiger and descend to the Monchjoch Hut
- Day 3: Descend to Grindelwald and depart
Our expeditions are designed to be fully inclusive, except for some services/items of a personal nature like flights, gear, insurance. Here’s a detailed list so you know what to expect
Included in the Eiger Add-on Climb
- IFMGA Mountain Guide at a 1:1 guide-to-client ratio
- Summit attempt of the Eiger via the Mittellegi Ridge
- All accommodations, including 1 night at the Mittellegi Hut and 1 night at the Monchjoch Hut.
- All meals. You will need to bring your own selection of snacks for fuel during the summit climb. We recommend a variety of your favorite snacks, enough for 2 snack breaks at 300-400 calories per break.
- All transport within the itinerary, including transport to Grindelwald and back to Chamonix
- Airport transfers to the Geneva Airport (Switzerland)
- All group gear, including mountaineering tents, cooking gear, stoves, ropes, etc.
- Group first aid equipment
- Satellite phone available to clientele at $3/minute
Excluded in the Eiger Add-on Climb
- Flight costs
- Snacks and drinks during the expedition. You will need to bring your own selection of snacks for fuel during the summit climb. We recommend a variety of your favorite snacks, enough for 2 snack breaks at 300-400 calories per break.
- All personal climbing equipment is the responsibility of the client.
- In the event of a rescue, evacuation, or early departure from the group, any rescue expenses or excess expenses above and beyond our normal trip costs, including transport, hotels, evacuation, flight changes, and gear shipping, are the responsibility of the client.
- Guide tips (customary, but optional)
- Costs incurred as a result of events beyond the control of CTSS above and beyond the normal expedition costs
- Required trip insurance policy (for trip cancellation, interruption, rescue & evacuation, medical treatment, repatriation, etc.)
