The European Alps
Here hillwalking becomes mountaineering. From your first steps on a glacier through to independent attempts on some of the range’s most legendary summits, our Alps programme is built as a clear progression — each stage giving you the skills and experience to take on the next.
The Matterhorn
3/5 days (advanced)
A stand alone 5 day course finishing up on the Matterhorn or a 3 day summit attempt on one of the Alps’ most iconic peaks, following on prior acclimitisation and expereince or our Technical Alpinism course.
Mont Blanc
3/5 day course (intermediate)
A 5 day course with skills and acclimitisation peak finishing off on Mont Blanc or a 3 day trip if expereinced and acclimitised already or the perfect extension to the 4000m Summit Skills.
Alps Triple Crown
5 days (advanced)
Our ultimate 10 day expedition, combining Mont Blanc, the Matterhorn, and the Eiger in one continuous journey.
The Eiger
3/5 days (advanced)
5 days acclimitisation and Eiger summit or a 3 days if already acclimitised or an extension to the Technical Alpinism course.
4000m Summit Skills
5 days (entry-level alpinism)
5 days covering rock climbing essentials, glacier travel, and an introduction to ice climbing, finishing with a two-day summit push on Gran Paradiso or Allalinhorn. The starting point for anyone new to high alpine climbing.
Technical Alpinism
5 days (intermediate)
5 days of focused mixed ice and rock climbing, developing the skills needed for longer, harder routes like the Matterhorn and Eiger.
Not sure where to start?
New to alpine climbing? 4000m Summit Skills is the place to begin — no glacier or ice climbing experience required. Already completed that course and want your first big summit? Add on Mont Blanc. Ready to build serious technical skill for harder objectives? Technical Alpinism is your next step, opening the door to the Matterhorn and Eiger. And for climbers wanting the complete challenge, the Alps Triple Crown brings all three together in a single expedition.
A note on weather and conditions
Recent summers have shown just how unpredictable alpine conditions can be. Every trip we run is weather and condition dependent, and your guide’s decisions on safety and turnaround are always final. Where a summit isn’t possible, your guides will make the most of the conditions on the day.
Not sure which course is right for you? [Get in touch] and we’ll help you find your next step in the Alps.
“Having a tailored approach to my training, adjusted to my body type and experience was really useful.”
Tom Robinson – Group Head of Organisational Development, Hargreaves Lansdown