Probably the best known difficult peak in the Alps.
Our programme includes the essential skills and acclimatisation to give you the best chance of success to reach the summit. For the first part of the week we select the exact itinerary depending upon the weather and conditions. The climb of the Eiger is either by the South Ridge or Mittellegi Ridge depending upon the experience of the party and conditions at the time (see summit info).
| Outline programme | |
| sun | Evening meeting in Leysin |
| mon | Acclimatisation rock climb (e.g. Le Luisin) |
| tue | Ascent of a high-altitude ridge (e.g. Oldenhorn) |
| wed | Transfer to Grindelwald, take Jungfraubhan railway, ascent to hut |
| thu | 1st chance to climb Eiger, descend to Monchjoch hut |
| fri | 2nd chance to climb Eiger (or alternative peak), return to Leysin |
| sat | Depart |
