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ALPINE GUIDING

The Alps provide a brilliant step up from the mountains of the UK. The differences are glacial approaches, long committing routes, alpine huts, good food and the effects of altitude.

 

What are the classics?

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4000 meter peak bagging is popular of which there are 82. 

The mittaleggie ridge on The Eiger - Grinderwald.

The Hornli ridge on The Matterhorn - Zermatt.

Cosmique arete, Aiguille de Midi - Chamonix.

Dent de Geant - Chamonix.

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What are the big challenges?

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Grande courses.

Cassin route on The Piz Badile.

Comici-Diami on The Tre Cime di Lavaredo.

The 6 great north faces of the alps.

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What are the costs?

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In addition to the guiding fee listed below clients are also required to pay for all additional expenses incured over the duration of the trip, these could be: 

Accommodation for yourself and the guide.

Any uplift for yourself and the guide.

Any food for yourself and the guide.

Fuel costs calculated at 45p/mile.

Parking, trains and buses etc.

 

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What kit is required?

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I have an alpine kit list on my blog here.

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If you need a hand with recommendations for accommodation, kit hire and restaurants please let us know.

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Prices start as below but my increase depending on the chosen objective.

ALPINE GUIDING RATES

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The daily rate for alpine guiding starts at £530. On top of this all guide expenses such as lifts, hut costs and food must also be covered.

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