Active tours to Switzerland – conquering mountain peaks

You’ve probably heard how beautiful the Alps are. And we saw it too – in photos on the Internet, in videos of travel bloggers. So, maybe it’s time to take a personal walk through their foothills? Climb some rock or even climb the Matterhorn. Tours to Switzerland give you this and a hundred more extreme opportunities.

We at ExtremeGuide have been leading groups to the Alps for over 10 years, running a comprehensive adventure program while ensuring safety along the route. And, summarizing the experience gained, we declare with full responsibility that a holiday in Switzerland simply must be active and even extreme.

Yes, this country is very beautiful, and during the same car tour you will see clean lakes, green meadows, and majestic forests. But from a height of 3-4 thousand meters the picture will be completely different! Breathtaking. Add here the emotions of conquering the famous mountains. You’ll feel on top of the world, no less.

And we don’t just sell you an original tour of Switzerland, we organize it professionally:

  • We will offer a route that suits the level of training of your group;
  • We will provide acclimatization and guide you to the top;
  • We will take care of safety, camping comfort and atmosphere in the camp.

And much more, including assistance with transfers, accompanying excursions, and interesting historical information.

Get ready for the drive and positive emotions from an active tour with ExtremeGuide, but be careful, don’t fall in love with Switzerland. This country is gorgeous not only with its standard of living, but also with its vibe.

Features of the region

It’s clear why this is the birthplace of mountaineering. The point, of course, is not in the name – Himalaism or Carpathism would not hurt the ear either – but in the features of the relief. In Switzerland, nature itself has created ideal conditions for conquering the mountains:

  • The Alps are a branched system, with the Lepontine, Rhaetian, and Pennine parts; extreme sports enthusiasts have a place to train and develop.
  • The mountain ranges are predominantly peaked, made of crystalline rocks, significantly eroded; There are interesting routes for both beginners and experts.
  • Glaciers and similar forms occupy almost 2 thousand km2 of the landscape; During a mountaineering tour you can get a completely new climbing experience.

Climatic conditions only contribute to obtaining positive extreme impressions. Cold winters (up to -11 0C on average in the mountains) and cool summers (+18 0C in the lowlands) in Switzerland do not allow you to relax. But on the tour there is almost no need to fear a sharp deterioration in the weather. You only need to prepare for snow – it makes up 65% of the total annual precipitation, but can fall even in May or June.

Climbing and mountaineering

What’s impressive is not even the variety of tours to Switzerland, but the breadth of destinations. After all, the Alps are not limited to the Matterhorn alone, and you can climb to the 4478 m peak from several sides.

Therefore, we sat, thought, analyzed the options, worked out the routes, and today we offer you the following programs:

  • Blitz – conquering the Matterhorn in just 3 days; an offer for those who are already acclimatized, have mountaineering experience and want to quickly add to their list of achievements.
  • Standard ascent – a classic program for reaching the highest point in Switzerland along the Hörnli ridge; Duration of the tour is 8 days, with mandatory training in Chamonix.
  • Ascent along the Leon ridge – from Italy; this route is shorter but more challenging, with several traverses and a glacier – great for variety in your experience.
  • Matterhorn + Mont Blanc – conquest of the French part of the Alps, along the route through the famous refuge du Goutet; 12 days of extreme romance with peaks, mountain landscapes, clean air – for those who love nature and challenges.

And these are just a few tours, along already popular routes, with a schedule already proven in practice. If necessary, ExtremeGuide climbers can create a custom program, specifically for the group, and introduce you to the mountains of Switzerland in the most convenient format for you. And also control the safety of the ascent, ensure a comfortable stay in the shelter, tell a dozen fascinating stories along the way and much more.

Let’s go to the mountains – together it’s more fun, easier, more reliable.

Trip to Switzerland: tourist equipment

So, what should you take with you? All things can be divided into 2 categories — mandatory and recommended. Let’s start with the first one.

On a mountaineering tour in Switzerland you will need:

  • 2 backpacks, regular (70+ l) and assault (30-45 l);
  • pad and sleeping bag with comfort class 0…+5 0С;
  • 2 sets of clothes, casual (pants, jacket) and warm (jacket, hat, down jacket, gloves, etc.);
  • underwear;
  • climbing boots and spare shoes – during the tour, special attention should be paid to the comfort of the feet, especially in the continental climate of Switzerland;
  • several pairs of socks;
  • thermal underwear set;
  • sun hat, balaclava, gaiters;
  • personal first aid kit and hygiene supplies;
  • set of stainless steel cookware;
  • flashlight with extra batteries.

Let’s move on to the second category, that is, the recommended equipment for the tour. When conquering the mountains of Switzerland, the following will be useful:

  • trekking poles – for overcoming relatively steep sections of the path;
  • work gloves – for arranging parking lots;
  • foam seat – for comfortable rest;
  • camera and power bank – to save bright moments.

We, ExtremeGuide, invite you to the mountains – let’s go on an active tour of Switzerland together! We promise breathtaking extreme sports.