Climbing Tour Sagittarius

Sporty
1 day
Solid Grimsel granite
13 varied pitches
Cracks, slabs, edges...

Season:

July September

Departure Times

08:00
Meiringen train station

By arrangement

Key info

Technique: 6b (5c+ mandatory)

Overview

Recommended for: Anyone looking for the mountain beyond the postcard.

Climbing at its best: The Sagittarius route on Gelmerfluh is a dream for granite lovers.

The Sagittarius route is a rewarding climbing tour on Gelmerfluh. 13 varied pitches lead over perfect cracks, slabs, and edges to the summit. The rock is grippy, and the climbing is challenging and diverse. After rappelling back to the start, you'll be left with a feeling of satisfaction. This is what a good tour feels like.

Itinerary

Meeting points
Approach

A short approach from the parking lot leads to the start of the route.
Route

The first pitch (5a) serves as a warm-up and gives a taste of the climbing moves to come. Then, it continues over cracks, slabs, and compact granite structures, climbing ever higher. The pitches are varied and demand clean climbing—sometimes technical, sometimes powerful.
Descent

Once at the top, we enjoy the view of the Grimsel world before rappelling down the route. Then it's back to the parking lot—a fulfilling climbing day on the finest Grimsel granite.

What's included

Guiding from a licenced mountain guide/ aspirant guide
Expenses of the mountain guide

Not included

Costs for cable cars and travel expenses of the guest
Snacks
Technical equipment
Costs for a taxi if needed (guests pay for the guide's share)

Pack list

Backpack 20-25 l

Warm, functional clothing
Rain jacket
Mountaineering or hiking pants
Sunhat
Beanie or headband

Climbing shoes
Trekking shoes (for the approach)

Harness
Sling 120 cm
Helmet
Locking carabiners, approx. 3
Prusik loop
belay device with locking carabiner

Sunglasses (category 3 or 4)
Sunscreen lotion and lip balm (minimum factor 30, 50 better)
Thermos flask, drink bottle
GA or Half Fare Travelcard (if you have)
Camera and binoculars (optional)
Snacks

Weather info

General weather info

Weather can influence any tour, and a clear decision is often only possible on the day itself. We review conditions carefully and remain within our safety limits, and bad weather alone does not mean we have to stop.

Make sure we can reach you with current contact information in case your booking changes. Silence from us means your tour is still planned or the final call is not yet made. If we need to cancel, you can rebook, choose another activity, or get a full refund.

For detailed advice on how to prepare for (and enjoy!) bad weather days in Interlaken, check out our weather blog 

Meeting points

Meeting point
Activity location

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