Ice climbing and Dry tooling
Discover guided ice climbing in Switzerland and the Aosta Valley, from your first steps on ice in Pontresina or Engstligenalp to multi-day trips on the frozen waterfalls of Cogne. Each outing is tailored to your experience, with a focus on movement, ice-tool and crampon technique, and rope skills. Routes and itineraries are chosen according to ice conditions, weather and the level of the group.
ICE CLIMBING DATES AT A GLANCE
15 January 2027 · Beginner Ice Climbing Day – Pontresina ↓
7 & 14 November 2026 · Dry tooling half-day ↓
22 January 2027 · Beginner Ice Climbing Day – Engstligenalp ↓
4–7 February 2027 · Ice Climbing in Cogne – Aosta Valley ↓
Beginner Ice Climbing Day – Pontresina
A practical introduction to ice climbing in Pontresina, ideal for first-time ice climbers or climbers who want to refresh movement, crampon technique and basic rope skills on accessible artificial ice.
Level: Easy
CHF 300 p.p. (2)
15 January 2027
Dry tooling half-day
Some may say dry tooling is the future of ice climbing in a melting world, some other says it is just a rude man workout. Do not choose a side just love it like I do: technical, pumpy and dynamic. An ideal preparation for the upcoming ice season, but also a new dark art to learn in the vertical world. Join this half day introductory class where you will learn the basics and have the chance to practice the technique . Mountain boots and ice climbing crampons required ad well as Technical or ice climbing axes. Previous climbing experience (5c indoor) is advised to sustain the pump! Secret location 50 min drive from Zurich!
Level: Easy
CHF 120 p.p. (2), 80 p.p. 3-5
7 & 14 Nov 2026
Beginner Ice Climbing Day – Engstligenalp
A beginner-friendly ice-climbing day at Engstligenalp, focusing on movement, crampon and ice-tool technique, efficient belaying and the fundamentals needed to enjoy ice climbing safely.
Level: Easy
CHF 300 p.p. (2)
22 January 2027
Ice Climbing in Cogne – Aosta Valley
Four days dedicated to ice climbing in Cogne and the surrounding valleys Valsavaranche, val Pelline and Gressoney. Depending on conditions and experience, we choose suitable waterfalls each day, from accessible classics to longer multi-pitch routes or modern Ice-climbing crag with farmed ice. The programme is adapted continuously to ice conditions, temperature and the level of the group. For groups of 3 and more, an additional guide is available for multi pitch itinerary.
Level: Easy
CHF 1,200 p.p. (2)
4–7 February 2027