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Five 4000+ m peaks in the Alps
This is a real treat for a beginner alpinist! The tightly packed schedule offers everything you could want from a mountain trip - five peaks under your belt, via ferrata, climbing trails, a large expedition-style backpack, glaciers and crevasses, cats and a pickaxe, rope walking, considerable height and even rock climbing on a vertical wall (the latter is a leisure activity after the peaks). And of course, all this takes place in the birthplace of modern alpinism in the Alps, as the name suggests. Despite the formidable schedule, participating in this trip does not require a lot of previous experience. These will of course come in handy, but attending one of our preparatory training courses beforehand is quite enough. However, you do need to be in good physical shape, because the backpack is large and the schedule is busy… or bikini shape for the summer!
The trip plans to visit the following peaks: Alphubel (4206 m, F+), Allalinhorn (4027 m, F+), Strahlhorn (4190 m, F+), Lagginhorn (4010 m, PD) and Weissmies (4017 m, PD). F+ and PD refer to IFAS difficulty levels, read more From Wikipedia.
As a bonus, this trip is the kick-off for the “Alpi30” project of adventure locomotives Allan, Kristen and Kaspar, whose goal is to climb 3 peaks (30+ m) in the Alps in approximately 30 days on 30 locomotives to celebrate their 4000th anniversary. Come and give our project a flying start!
Video from last year's trip to Monte Rosa and Mont Blanc.
Overview - short & sweet
Goal: five 4000+ m peaks in the Swiss Alps
Dates: 21.06-02.07.2022
Activity: mountain hiking, via ferrata,
Transportation: minibus
Accommodation type: tent and hotels
Adventure guides: Allan Tobi, Kristen Tamm, Kaspar Kirss
Technical difficulty level: 2/5 (suitable for beginners)
Physical difficulty: 4/5 (requires good physical fitness)
Group size: 12
Early bird (until 01.02.2022) — 1150€
Less dizzy chicken (from 02.02.2022) — 1265€
Please note: For community members discount of -5% applies
(I.e. If the trip is canceled due to circumstances caused by the pandemic, we will refund the advance payment in full.. See also FAQ.
👉 See the equipment list HERE 👈
Travel cost
Price includes
9-seater bus with trailer
Fuel, customs duties, parking fees
All overnight stays throughout the trip (hotels, campsites)
Breakfast and dinner on the mountain (Tactical food pack)
Breakfast at the hotel
Stylish Elamus+ sports shirt
Group climbing equipment (ropes, rescue equipment, etc.)
Lift/gondola tickets
Video and image material
Health assessment + pulse oximeter for the group
Travel arrangements
3 group leaders with Alpine experience
Price does not include
Insurance (travel insurance and mandatory sports insurance suitable for mountain hiking)
Personal hiking and special equipment (see equipment list)
Drink/snack on the mountain (i.e. for lunch) and lunches and dinners off the mountain
Unscheduled excursions, transportation, etc. (or if you want to do something extra)
Registration for the trip
Before registering, please read travel conditions. To secure your place on the trip, a deposit (3%) must be paid within 20 business days of receiving the confirmation and invoice by email; if there are less than 30 days left until the trip, the total cost (100%) must be paid. Read more: frequently asked questions ja package tour information sheet.
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Schedule and activities
DAYS 1-2 - Racing* through Europe
On the first day (21.6) we set off from Tartu at 9.00:1550 in a comfortable VW Crafter minibus towards the Alps. We put large backpacks and other excess items in the trailer so that we can stretch our legs on the bus. We rush straight to our destination without any long stops and are already at the hotel by the evening of the next day. We pack our bags ready for adventures and sleep well between the sheets. Acclimatization is already starting here, because the mountain town is located at an altitude of XNUMX m, which for us, who live at sea level, is already a slightly higher settlement.
*Without exceeding the speed limit. :)
DAY 3 - via ferrata
After breakfast we put our bags on the bus and embark on our first adventure - via ferrata,. Via ferrata or the so-called cable car is a rock climbing route equipped with ropes and ladders. An exciting and affordable way to climb the rocks, although some special equipment is already required here - a helmet, climbing harness and self-protection. The planned route is about 1,5 hours long, so it's a good warm-up for the mountains.
Having climbed the rock walls, we continue our journey towards the higher peaks. To do this, we take a 10-minute bus ride to the next parking lot, where we leave our trusty skis, and put on our large backpacks with sleeping and eating equipment. We grab a croissant from the roadside and take the chairlift to an altitude of 2500 m. There we look for suitable camping spots and set up our camp. Next, we take our summit bag with the necessary special equipment and go even higher, either by chairlift or on foot, to let our bodies know that higher altitudes are coming. At 2900 m, we breathe slightly thinner air and, if the snow conditions are suitable, we self-arrest A quick training (i.e. how to stop a fall with a pickaxe) and we'll talk about the ABCs of tightrope walking. Back down and into the tent.
DAY 4 - First peak “Alphubel”
We wake up relatively early, have a Tactical Foodpack breakfast, put on our summit bags with the necessary mountaineering equipment and take the chairlift to Längflue, which we visited the day before. From there we start our summit climb, which is expected to take 4-6 hours, covering 1300 meters of elevation. With a lot of effort, but with a lot of effort, we reach the first peak, Alphubel (4206 m). The trail is of difficulty F+, which means it is technically relatively easy, but special equipment is still needed and such mountains should definitely not be underestimated. At the top we enjoy the views and perhaps also the headache caused by the altitude.
The first peak on the belt, we rush down to the tent, pack up and with the help of lifts we get closer to the next peaks. At the end, a little more backpacking (1,5-2 hours) and we reach the next camping spot (~3000 m). We set up the tents again and here we also have the opportunity to visit the Britannia hut. After destroying the well-earned food (and beer?), a blissful sleep follows.
DAY 5 - Second peak “Strahlhorn”
We put down our crutches again in the morning, eat and put on our summit bags, because the next peak is already waiting. The journey is long that day. Our legs hurt and in about 9 hours we reach the top of the Strahlhorn (4190 m), with 1400 meters of ascent and 16 km of legs to endure. This trail is also of difficulty F+. We breathe in the high air once again (which might seem a little denser now) and enjoy the views. We ski back down and land tiredly back in the tents. Warm hiking food and a warm sleeping bag will end the day. The stronger ones may find the strength to go for a snack in the hut.
DAY 6 - Third peak “Allalinhorn”
The Allalinhorn is considered one of the easiest 4000m peaks in the Alps, because it is technically easy and you can almost reach the top with a chairlift. At this point we look at the group and our legs (and the weather) and make a choice: do we leave the tents up and go do the more exciting, but significantly more technical, Hohlaubgrat route (PD+/AD-, 1100 meters of ascent, 4-5 hours) or do we pack up the tents, take the chairlifts and head for the easier regular route (F+, 500 meters of ascent, 2 hours).
Regardless of the route, we enjoy the familiar views and perhaps the crowds at another peak, the Allalinhorn (4027 m). Then we head back down by cable car. A short ride takes us to the hotel, where we can eat a hot pizza instead of the takeaway, enjoy a glass of wine and REST.
DAY 7 - Rest day!
After three summits, our legs may be sore, but our spirits are certainly high. On this day, we take it easy and look around the mountain town. Once the mini-break is over, we put our companions (i.e. backpacks) back on and head towards Weissmiesshütte - first by gondola and then 1-2 hours on foot. We look for a suitable camping spot and prepare ourselves for the next summit day.
DAY 8 - Fourth peak “Lagginhorn”
Enough resting! Another mountain peak requires climbing - that's what we came on this trip for. The last two peaks are a bit more technical (PD), but still very doable. We take our unsteady steps to the snowy Lagginhorn peak (4010 m), which will take us about 4-5 hours. This route has a lower risk of crevasses, but there are easier Scramble rock climbing. After taking some beauty shots for Instagram, Facebook, and OnlyFans, we return to our home tents, eat, and take a restorative nap to finally reach the summit.
DAY 9 - Fifth peak “Weissmies”
The alarm clock is ringing. Only one last effort remains! With the Tactical Foodpack, we put energy reserves in our stomachs and head to the other side of the Lagginhorn. Compared to the Lagginhorn, we can expect more and larger ice crevasses on the Weissmies. We navigate through them well and in about 4-6 hours we try to reach the 4017 m high peak. Although our feet may already be sore by then, at least our lungs should have become friends with the altitude. We take in the last views and memories and bravely head back down. DONE!
We pack up the tents and return to civilization to recharge. We spend the night at a hotel.
DAY 10 - We pat each other on the back
It's not easy to climb five 4000+ m peaks in less than 10 days. We can now proudly walk around the city, we are hardened alpinists. From there, the plan is essentially free - if you want, relax in a spa or enjoy the local food and fun; but if you still have energy left and want to make the most of the trip, you can do a few more via ferrata, trail or even try real rock climbing (bring your climbing shoes if you're interested).
It is also a backup day - if we have to postpone any peak due to weather, the following schedule will be moved forward by one day.
DAY 11-12 - Drive home
All. Done. Over. We take the bus back to Estonia on the morning of July 1st, still reminiscing about our mountaineering achievements and highlights, looking over the photos we've received on our phones, and resting our feet. By the evening of the next day, we'll be back in the comforts of home, where we can spread out and take care of our well-used equipment. Now all we can do is tell our family and friends about our amazing travel experiences and post them online. liketo monitor the gathering of 's.
NB! There may be minor changes to the schedule and planned activities - for example, due to weather and conditions or passenger requests.
Travel documents, flights and Covid-19
The participant is responsible for the validity and orderliness of their travel documents. The following documents are required for this trip:
passport/ID card;
suitable for mountain hiking sports insuranceA suitable sports insurance policy must be carried and is a prerequisite for participating in the mountain hike;
travel insurance (including travel disruption, medical assistance);
European Health Insurance Card;
We strongly recommend that participants get vaccinated, which will make travel much easier and safer. If additional Covid-19 tests or other related documents are required, these are the responsibility of the participant.
At least one month before the trip, we will make a decision whether the trip is possible and safe enough under the Covid-19 conditions. If the trip is canceled due to circumstances caused by the pandemic that make the trip impossible (e.g. closing of national borders), we will refund the advance payment in full.
Read more frequently asked questions. Didn't get an answer? Feel free to ask the adventure locomotive!
Don't worry, let's do it!
Is this mountain hike within my reach?
The peaks to be targeted are technically rather easy (difficulty level F to PD, read more from here) and previous mountain hiking experience is not absolutely necessary. However, it is worth attending preparatory training in advance, because the ABC of mountain hiking and alpinism will come in handy. In addition, to complete all 5 peaks, you need to be in fairly good physical shape, as the plan is time-intensive and physically exhausting. If you can walk 15 km of forest trails with a 15 kg bag, then the prerequisites for this trip are already quite good.
But I don't have any hiking gear, who can afford to buy it?!
You'll still have to open your wallet a little, but not much. Hiking, running and skiing clothes are also suitable. Special equipment can be rented or borrowed. The more resourceful can manage with minimal expenses. You can ask the adventure guides for advice on equipment and see the list of equipment provided above.
Okay, I registered. Now what?
To make your mountain hike more enjoyable, we recommend that you participate in our preparatory events before the trip - it's also part of the fun. We organize preparatory hikes and training, give advice on suitable insurance and equipment, where to rent cheap equipment, what to train for, etc. We will definitely check the equipment you have collected just before the start of the trip and send reminders about important things.
Read more also frequently asked questions.
Other footnote information
Plan your trip early and start training for it. We will organize several trial trips, training sessions and recommend training plans beforehand. It would be a shame if the peak was only behind the physique. Also a good opportunity to get in shape. ;)
Summits are not guaranteed. As you might expect, weather is king in the mountains. So it is entirely possible that weather or dangerous conditions will prevent us from even attempting the summit. Nevertheless, it will definitely be an awesome experience!
Although at the end of the day everyone is still responsible for their own actions and consequences, we do our best to mitigate the risks associated with mountaineering. As a result, the group leader has the right to make ongoing decisions about the competence of the participants, the suitability of their equipment, physical/mental capacity, etc. and, if necessary, for example, to prohibit participation on summit day if it endangers the health of the group or the participant themselves. Hopefully, of course, there will be no need for this.
Read also travel conditions.
