Mountaineering – Protect our Enviroment
Our mountaineering courses and summit climbs prioritizes upgrading your technical skills, safety in the mountains and sustainability. We strictly follow the principle, “leave the world in a better place than you found it”, to minimize our impact on the natural environment and the delicate eco-systems. Let’s challenge ourselves, be safe, be respectfull and protect the environment for future generations.
Classic Summit Tours
Mönch 4107m 1 day Experience necessary
Jungfrau 4158m 2 day tour – Experience necessary
Eiger 3970m 2 day tour – Experience required
Do you need a mountain guide for some other summit or mountain tour. Chat with us
My first 4,000m summits
Breithorn 4164m – 1 day TourAllalinhorn 4027m – 1 day,
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Eiger 3970m
Mittellegi Ridge.
The ascent of the Eiger over the Mittellegi ridge is a challenging climb. You must be experienced in all aspects of mountianeering
Heres the plan
Day 1 – Travel with the Jungfrau Railways to the Eismeer Station (3160m).
Two hour alpine climb over the Challifirn to a precariously situated, Mittellegi hut.
Day 2. Climb a tantalisingly exposed ridge to the summit. Fixed ropes have been attached in delicate positions.
- Requirements: Competent climbing and descending with crampons on rock and ice, Well acclimatised, Top physical condition
- Season: end of June – September
- Duration:
Day 1 half day including travel time
Day 2 From the Mittellegi hut to summit (4 – 5 hours).Descent over Eigerjoch – Jungfraujoch (4 – 5 hours) - Season: June – September
- Guide ratio: 1 – 1
- Price: CHF 1590.- 1 person
- Includes:
1. Your UIAGM mountain guide.
2. Your mountain guides overnight stay in the Mittellegi hut with HP
3. Travel costs for your mountain guide
4. Any mountaineering Gear Rental you require - Not Included: 1. Your travel costs to Eismeer and return from Jungfraujoch
2. Your overnight stay in the Mittellegihut with HP - What to bring: Mountain boots designed for crampon attachments, backpack(30 lt) , harness, crampons, ice axe, helmet, warm windproof mountaineering wear, gloves, beanie, headlight, sun cream, sunglasses, lip protection, lunch snacksfor 2 days, water/tea bottle
- Freebies: Ice axes, crampons, harness , please reserve in advance
- Where to meet: to be confirmed
- Insurance: You should make sure you are sufficiently insured. We recommend a REGA membership (http://www.rega.ch/)
- Safety: All our tours are led by qualified IVBV, UIAA, SBV Mountain guides
Mönch 4107m
Experienced mountaineers onlys.
Important Notice: To climb the Monch you MUST be an experienced mountaineer. This climb is not ideal as your first 4,000 meter peak.
Due to safety reasons, our SAG mountain guide can take strictly only one guest on his/her rope.
Heres the plan
Take the first train to the Jungfraujoch.
- Meet your guide at the coffee bar in the entrance hallway of the Jungfraujoch
- From the Jungfraujoch (3454m) ascend the Jungfraufirn gently in the direction Mönchsjoch to begin the south ridge climb.This attractive mixed climb is over rock, snow and ice that leads to a precariously narrow, exposed summit ridge.
- Requirements: Competent climbing and descending with crampons on rock and ice, Well acclimatised, Top physical condition
- Season: June – October
- Duration: Ascent 3 – 4 hours,
Descent 3 hours - Client guide ratio: STRICTLY, only one guest per guide. 1:1
- Includes: 1. Your UIAGM mountain guide, 2. Travel expenses for your moiuntain guide, 3. Any mountaineering Gear Rental you require
- Not included: Your travel costs to the Jungfraujoch return
- What to bring: Mountain boots with a stiff vibram outsole designed for crampon attachments, modern antistoll crampons, harness, gaitors, ice axe, backpack, warm windproof, mountaineering wear, sun cream, sunglasses, lip protection, lunch, water and a camera
- Freebies: Ice axes, crampons and harness. please reserve in advance
- Where to meet: Jungfraujoch cafebar, situated at the entrance hallway
- Insurance: You should make sure you are sufficiently insured. We recommend a REGA membership (http://www.rega.ch/)
- Safety: All our tours are led by qualified IVBV, UIAA, SBV Mountain guides
Jungfrau 4158m
Jungfrau 4158m Rottal Saddel
The most popular climb in Berner Oberland. This two day tour starts from Jungfraujoch – Mönchsjochhütte (3650m).
Heres the plan
Day 1: Take the train to the Jungfraujoch. Walk an hour to the Mönchsjoch. 5pm arrive at the Mönchsjoch hut. Check in. 6.30pm meet the guide for dinner.
Day 2: Travel over glaciated terrain rock, ice and snow. The route takes you to the Felssporn p.3411m Climb over rock and ice to the Rottal saddel. The last steep section leads you to the majestic summit of the Jungfrau. The descent is over the same route.
- Requirements: Competent climbing and descending with crampons on rock and ice Well acclimatised, Top physical condition
- Season: July – September
- Duration: Day 1: Trek from Jungfraujoch to Monchsjoch Hut takes approx. 1 hour.
Day 2: From Monchsjoch Hut approx. 5 hour ascent
Descent to Jungfraujoch, 4 – 5 hours - Client guide ratio: 2 – 1
- Price: CHF 750.- 2 participants conditions permitting,
CHF 1250.- 1 person - Includes: 1. Your UIAGM mountain guide
2. Your mountain guides overnight stay in the Moenchjoch hut with HP
3. Your mountain guides travel expenses
4. Any mountaineering Gear Rental you require - Not included: 1. Your travel costs to the Jungfraujoch return
2. Your overnight stay in the Monchsjochhut with HP - What to bring: Mountain boots designed for crampon attachments, backpack 30 lt, modern antistoll crampons, ice axe, helmet, harness, warm windproof mountaineering wear, gloves, beanie, headlight, sun cream, sunglasses, lip protection, lunch for 1 day, a camera
- Where to meet: 5 pm Mönchsjoch Hut or as arranged
- Insurance: You should make sure you are sufficiently insured. We recommend a REGA membership (http://www.rega.ch/),
- Safety: ALl our tours are led by qualified IVBV Aspirant or Mountain guides
Breithorn 4164m
My first 13,661 ft peak Easy
1. No mountaineering experience necessary.
2. Average fitness ability
3. We provide all the equipment you require, just turn up and pay later!
This climb entertains you with an extremely incredible view of the Matterhorn.
Heres the plan
Take the Gondola to Klein Matterhorn 3880m We take the normal route, the SSW of the Breithorn which starts from Klein Matterhorn crossing a glaciated plateau to the summit. The ascent and the descent is in snow and ice.
- Requirements: Ideal for experienced and fit hikers. An advantage to be acclimatised. No technical experience necessary
- Season: Group tours from mid July every Tuesday
- Duration: 1 day tour
Ascent approx. 2 hours
Descent approx. 1.5 – 2. hours - Client guide ratio: max. 5 participants per guide
- Price: CHF 245.- per person min. 5 participants
CHF 290.- per person min. 4 participants
CHF 370.- per person min. 3 participants
CHF 950.- per person min. 1-2 participants - Includes: UIAGM mountain guide, harness, ice axe, modern antistoll crampons and technical gear
- Not included: Transport costs to Klein Matterhorn return
- What to bring: Mountain boots desgned for crampon attachments, backpack, warm windproof, mountaineering wear,sun cream, sunglasses, lip protection, lunch, water and a camera
- Where to meet: to be given with confirmation details
- Insurance: You should make sure you are sufficiently insured. We recommend a REGA membership (http://www.rega.ch/)
- Safety: All our tours are led by qualified IVBV, UIAA, SBV Mountain guides
Allalinhorn
4027 meters above sea level
Climb Allalinhorn and experience the stupendous beauty of Switzerland. Looking for a challenge, Escape to the Swiss Alps! now! The Allalinhorn summit rewards you with an incredible view of the Mont Blanc and Matterhorn.
1. No mountaineering experience necessary.
2. Average fitness level
3. We provide all the equipment you require, just turn up and pay later
Heres the plan: Take Metro Alpin funicular to the Mittelallalin(3456 m). The route takes you from 3,454m to 4,027m over glaciated terrain, rock and ice to the summit. The descent is the same way back down.
- Requirements: Ideal for experienced and fit hikers, An advantage to be acclimatised, No technical experience necessary
- Season: Group tours every Tuesday and Wednesday from July
- Duration: Ascent aprrox. 2,5 hours
Descent approx. 1.5 – 2. hours - Client guide ratio: max. 5 participants per guide
- Price
CHF 245.- per person – 5 participants
CHF 290.- per person – 4 participants
CHF 370.- per person – 3 participants
CHF 950.- 1 – 2 participants - Includes: UIAGM mountain guide, harness, ice axe, modern antistoll crampons and technical gear
- Not Included: Transport costs to Mittelallalin return
- What to bring: Mountain boots desgned for crampon attachments, backpack, warm windproof mountain wear, sun cream, sunglasses, lip protection, lunch, lots of water and a camera
- Where to meet: to be given with confirmation details
- Insurance: You should make sure you are sufficiently insured. We recommend a REGA membership (http://www.rega.ch/),
- Safety: All our tours are led by qualified IVBV, UIAA, SBV Mountain guides
Mountaineering Course – Intensive
Do you want to become a serious mountaineer?
Single day participation is also possible!
Ideal for serious beginners or refreshers, who want intensive training to learn to move safely and independently in the mountains.
2 Day Mountaineering course
1 x rock climbing, rope skills, abseil techniques
1 x crevasse rescue, crampon and ice axe training, travel and more….
1 x rock climbing, rope skills, abseil techniques
1 x crevasse rescue, crampon and ice axe training, travel and more……
1 x 3000m summit training, partner rope-ups, guide assessment and coaching
1 x rock climbing, rope skills, abseil techniques
1 x crevasse rescue, crampon and ice axe training, travel and more
1 x 3000m summit training, partner rope-ups, guide assessment and coaching
1 x 4000m summit training, partner rope-ups, guide assessment and coaching
Private – Intensive mountaineering course
2 day mountaineering course
2 days – Intensive course.
1 x rock climbing, safety knots, belay techniques, setup, self rescue.
1 x crevasse rescue, glacier travel, safety, placing protection and ice training
Ideal for serious beginners or refreshers, who want to learn to move safely, technically and independently
- Season: June – September
- Duration: Two Days
- Start time: 08:15 am
- Price: CHF 380.- per person (minimum 5 pax)
CHF 190.- per person per day - Includes: Mountain boots, rock climbing boots, crampons, harness, gaitors, ice axe, fleece, beanie, gloves, backpack, technical gear, transport and guide
- Not included: Overnight accomodation & transportation
or ride with the mountain guide – 2 days CHF 25.- - What to bring: Picnic lunch, energy bars, water, suncream,sunglasses and a camera
- Where to meet: Swiss Alpine Guides Base – Eyacheri 9, 3800 Matten bei Interlaken or as arranged
- Safety: All our tours are led by qualified IVBV, UIAA, SBV Mountain guides
Dates 2026
June 2026:
- Sat./Sun. 20. 21.
- Thurs./Friday. 25. 26.
July 2026
- Sat./ Sun./ Mo. 04. 05. 06.
- Thurs./ Friday. / Sat. 09. 10. 11.
- Sat./ Sun./ Mon. 18. 19. 20.
- Thurs./ Friday./ Sat. 30. 31.01. Aug
August 2026
- Sat./Sun. 15. 16.
- Thurs./Friday. 27. 28.
September 2025
Sat./Sun. 06. 07.
3 Day Mountaineering course
3 days – Intensive course.
Day 1. Rock climbing, safety knots, belay techniques, setup, self rescue…
Day 2. Crevasse rescue, rope-up and crampon skills, glacier training and safety
Day 3. Summit day 3,000m- Plan, rope up – you are on your own, not quite, Your mountain guide will assess and coach you all the way to the summit
- Season: June – September
- Duration: Three days
- Start time: 08.15am
- Price: Day 1. – Day 3. CHF 190.- per person per day (Min 5 pax)
- Includes: Mountain boots, rock climbing boots, crampons, harness, gaitors, ice axe, fleece, beanie, gloves, backpack, technical gear and a swiss mountain guide
- Not Included: Overnight accomodation, trnsportation costs or
- Ride with the guide 3 days CHF. 35.-
- What to bring: A complete list will be given with confirmation details
- Where to meet: Swiss Alpine Guides Base -Eyacheri 9, 3800 Matten bei Interlaken or as arranged OR Interlaken Ost
- Safety: All our tours are led by qualified IVBV Mountain guides
Dates 2026
June 2026
- Sat./ Sun./ Mon. 20. 21. 22.
- Thurs./ Friday./Sat. 25. 26. 27.
July 2026
- Sat./ Sun./ Mo. 04. 05. 06.
- Thurs./ Friday. / Sat. 09. 10. 11.
- Sat./ Sun./ Mon. 18. 19. 20.
- Thurs./ Friday./ Sat. 30. 31.01.
August 2026
- Sat./ Sun./ Mon.15. 16. 17,
- Thurs./ Fri./ Sat.28. 29. 30,
September 2025
- Sat./Sun./Mo. 06. 07. 08.
4 day Mountaineering course
4 days – Intensive course.
Day 1. Rock climbing, safety knots, belay techniques, setup, self rescue.
Day 2. Crevasse rescue, rope-up and crampon skills, glacier training and safety and much more.
Day 3. Summit day 3,000m- Plan, rope up – you are on your own, not quite, Your mountain guide will assess and coach you all the way to the summit.
Day 4 Summit day 4,000m- Plan, rope up – you are on your own, not quite, your mountain guide will assess and coach you all the way to the summit.
- Season: June – September
- Duration: 4 days
- Start time: 08.15am
- Price
Day 1 – 3 CHF 190.- per person per day (min 5 pax)
Day 4 CHF 235.- per person per day - Includes: Mountain boots, rock climbing boots, crampons, harness, gaitors, ice axe, fleece, beanie, gloves, backpack, technical gear, transport and guide
- Not Included: Overnight accomodation & transportation
or ride with the guide CHF 35.- Cable way costs - What to bring: A complete list will be given with confirmation details
- Where to meet: Swiss Alpine Guides Base – Eyacheri 9, 3800 Matten bei Interlaken or as arranged
- Safety
All our tours are led by qualified IVBV, UIAA, SBV Mountain guides
Dates 2026
June 2026
- Sat./ Sun./ Mon./ Tues. 20. 21. 22. 23.
- Thurs./ Friday./Sat. 25. 26. 27.
July 2026
- Sat./ Sun./ Mo./ Tues 04. 05. 06.
- Thurs./ Friday. / Sat./ Tues. 09. 10. 11.
- Sat./ Sun./ Mon. /Tues. 18. 19. 20.
- Thurs./ Friday./ Sat. /Sun. 30. 31. 01. 02.
August 2026
- Sat./ Sun./ Mon.Tues. 15. 16. 17. 18.
- Fri./ Sat. /So./. Mo. 28. 29. 30.31-
September 2025
- Sat./Sun./Mo. 06. 07. 08.
Private – Intensive mountaineering course
Private Intensive course.
For accelerated learning and individual training
Take the intensive training course.
One day rock climbing & one day ice climbing.
The aim of this intensive course is to develop your interest in the mountains to a technical knowledge necessary for safe, efficient and independent climbing.
One day on the rocks and one day on the glacier. Ideal for beginners who want to learn to seriously move safely and independently in the mountains. Learn climbing techniques in rock and ice, rope skills, lead climbing, abseiling, equipment use, crevasse rescue, safety and more Private Groups, Friends or Teams – choose your own dates, private trips can be organised on request:
- Season: June – September
- Duration: Two days
- Start time: To be confirmed
- Price: CHF 395.- per person per day – 2 participants
CHF 295.- per person per day – 3 participants
CHF 260.- per person per day – 4 participants - Includes: Mountain boots, rock climbing boots, crampons, harness, gaitors, ice axe, fleece, beanie, gloves, backpack, technical gear, and a mountain guide
- Not included: Overnight accomodation
Transport costs CHF 30.- per person - What to bring: Picknic lunch, energy bars, water, suncream,sunglasses and a camera
- Where to meet: Swiss Alpine Guides Base – Interlaken or as arranged
- Safety: All our tours are led by qualified IVBV, UIAA, SBV Mountain guides
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Swiss alpine mountain guides Interlaken have now been in operation for 30 years. All our mountain guides are qualified through the strict, swiss mountain guides association and the UIAGM (an international governing body) training programme.
Our guides are multi-lingual, multi-talented and are eager to share their extensive local and International skill and experience.
SAG are available all year round. Whatever your ambitions, whether it be mountaineering experience, ice climbing, private instruction courses,
ski and snowboard safaris or easy trekking we can help you.
Special thanks to our professional mountain guides.