Days | 2Days |
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Max. Altitude | 4,206 m / 12,211ft |
Difficulty | Intermediate |
Rating | 5.0(1) |
Group Size | 4-5 Participants |
Price / Person | from CHF 850 / Person |
Country | Switzerland |
Region | Zermatt – Saas Fee |
Prime Activity | Alpine Climbing Experience |
Accommodation | Täschhut |
Meals | Half-bording |
EXPERIENCE
- 2-day experience in the Swiss Alps
- No technical difficulties
- Overnight in an authentic Swiss Mountain Lodge
- Climbing gear at disposal from WILD YAK
HIGHLIGHTS
- Great mountaineering experience at 4000 meters
- Guided tour with WILD YAK Team
- Breathtaking panorama from the top
- A perfect acclimatization tour as first step to the Himalaya
Overview
Target the altitude of 4000 meters!
Do you dream of flying to the Himalayas but you have never reached 4000 meters yet? Or do you want to feel for the first time the thin air at such altitude with an overnight experience in a Swiss mountain hut? Or simply enjoy a guided alpine mountaineering experience with confidence?
WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS offers you a new challenge in the core of the Swiss Alps with an Himalayan ambiance.
Let WILD YAK guide you to the summit of Alphubel (4206 m/13,211 ft) on its normal route. The Alphubel is part of the Mischabel Massif above Saas Fee, in the core of the Swiss Alps. The normal route does not present any major technical difficulties. After an overnight stay in the Täschhütte, an authentic Alpine Swiss Hut, get ready for a true mountaineering experience in the Swiss Alps.
Contact us for any further information or for a private tour. We will be happy to advise you by phone or email.
Program
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Day 01
Täsch – Täschalp – Täschhütte, 2701 m
Meeting in Täsch
Individual arrival in Täsch where you will be welcomed by our WYE mountain guide*. The ascent to the mountain hut Täschhütte is pleasant and steady. A short stop halfway up to the mountain pasture in Täschalp is a must before tackling the last 500 meters of ascent to the hut, where a magnificent panorama awaits you.
The end of the afternoon is dedicated to some mountaineering practise, refreshment and relaxing. An invigorating dinner will provide you with the necessary energy for your next day adventure.
D+: 1300 m
Duration of hike: approx. 3.5 to 4 hours
*Exact time will be communicated to the participants a few days prior to departure.
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Day 02
Täschhütte – Summit of Alphubel (4206 m) – Täschalp
Early morning wake-up for a departure at dawn. The time to admire a magnificent sun rise. We start on a nice mountain path until the moraine where we fix the crampons. The route goes then gradually up on the glacier before the final large couloir below the wide summit plateau.
HERE YOU ARE! Your efforts of the ascent are rewarded by a dazzling view of the Monte Rosa massif and the legendary Matterhorn pyramid in the background.
We take the same route than the uphill track until the Täschhütte, where we take some time for some rest and refreshment, before starting our final descent to the mountain pasture Täschalp.
From there, we drive down to Täsch by taxi.
D+: 1500 m / D-: 2000 m
Duration of hike: 8 to 9 hours
WILD YAK Services
- Organization of your Trip by WILD YAK
- Certified UIAGM WILD YAK mountain guide
- 1 night at the mountain hut Täschhütte in dormitory, half-board for you and your guide
- Technical gear (harness, crampons, ice axe) available by WILD YAK
- Collective security material (rope, ice screws,…)
- Taxi from Täschalp to Täsch
- All taxes included
Not included in the price
- Individual arrival (Parking Terminal in Täsch CHF 16.- / day)
- Individual beverages, picnic, snacks
- Personal equipement
- All other personal expenses
- Travel and rescue (mandatory)
- All other expenses that are not mentioned in the price
Logistics
WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS’ PHILOSOPHY
WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS is focusing on small groups of participants only because our experience has found this to be the best way to have a successful experience while providing excellent services. Furthermore, it creates a pleasant ambiance within the group.
Last but not least, WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS’ focus on small groups permits more flexibility and support to the participants individually.
TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED
This Tour is quoted as technically intermediate. It does not require any particular technical skills but previous experience with crampons is recommended.
FITNESS LEVEL
A good physical condition, with the ability to carry a backpack, and ascend 5 to 6 hours per day.
MATERIAL & PERSONAL EQUIPMENT
A complete list of material and equipment is communicated, upon your booking.
OVERNIGHT IN SWISS MOUNTAIN HUTS
We draw your attention to the fact that depending on the season, there might be no tap water. Also, in some of the huts, you might not be able to charge any devices.
LAST BUT NOT LEAST
A few days prior the Tour, we will inform you about the latest information and decision, depending on the weather forecasts and conditions.
What are guests say
What an amazing weekend. Even when the weather turned nasty – which it did, briefly – the WILD YAK Team stayed calm, decisive and confident. We zipped up our jackets… + Read MoreSophia Taylor from Switzerland
What an amazing weekend. Even when the weather turned nasty – which it did, briefly – the WILD YAK Team stayed calm, decisive and confident. We zipped up our jackets and sailed on through. The rest of the time it was just heavenly. And Andrea Sherpa-Zimmermann has a real knack for breaking the ice : complete strangers become old friends, within a few hours. I’m seriously looking forward to my next adventures with WILD YAK !
Sophia Taylor from Switzerland
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Contact the Experts,
Get Better Insight.
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Norbu Sherpa
Norbu speaks fluently: English, Tibetan, Nepali and Hindi. The vision to empower the young generation and inspire the benefit of traveling to the people are Norbu’s principal aspirations behind the creation of WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS.
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Andrea Ursina Zimmermann Sherpa
Andrea speaks fluently: Swiss German, French, German, English (with a little bit of Italian). Believing in high-quality service and responsible tourism, her aim is to give people the opportunity to discover the magnificence of the mountain world and to help support the local people.
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