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Alpine climbing routes in the Pennine Alps

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You will remember your vacation in the Pennine Alps forever. Find information about alpine climbing routes in our Travel Guide and be sure to add your own content by using our Route Planner to publish and share your best routes with others.

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The 10 most beautiful alpine climbing routes in the Pennine Alps

Riffelhorn in front of the Matterhorn. There is a certain resemblance...
Alpine Climbing · Zermatt - Matterhorn
Riffelhorn
Premium content Difficulty III- easy
2.6 km
2:30 h
300 m
300 m
Short scramble route in view of the Matterhorn.
Alpine Climbing · Pennine Alps
Pain de Sucre (2,796 m) NE wall "La banda degli onesti" VII– (eKN VII)
Premium content Difficulty VII-6a+ difficult
1.4 km
6:00 h
162 m
162 m
The route impresses with fantastic climbing on compact rock. 
Alpine Climbing · Pennine Alps
Petit Cervin de St. Bernard (2,538 m) SW Edge »Charlie« VI+ (eKN VI)
Premium content Difficulty VI+6a moderate
0.4 km
2:40 h
97 m
97 m
The "little Matterhorn" is worth a "climb" for everyone!
Alpine Climbing · Pennine Alps
Pilastro Lomasti (approx. 1000 m) W-wall »La Rossa e il Vampirla« VII+ (eKN VII+)
Premium content Difficulty VII+6c difficult
5.5 km
5:30 h
409 m
409 m
Five world-class pitches where not a meter is wasted.
Alpine Climbing · Mont Blanc Massif
Contrafforti Aig. Évèque (approx. 2,000 m) SE wall »Impressioni di Settembre« VI+ (eKN VI)
Premium content Difficulty VI+6a moderate
2.3 km
3:40 h
202 m
202 m
A very pretty, entertaining plaisir climb.
Alpine Climbing · Mont Blanc Massif
Contrafforti Aig. Évèque (approx. 2,000 m) SE wall »Baba Jaga« VI+ (eKN VI)
Premium content Difficulty VI+6a moderate
1.9 km
4:30 h
180 m
180 m
Pretty beginner route with beautiful climbing sections for the start and end of the season.
Alpine Climbing · Mont Blanc and La Thuile
Contrafforti Aig. Évèque – Pilasto Salluard (approx. 2,000 m) SE face »Il Gatto e la Volpe« VII (eKN VII–)
Premium content Difficulty VII6b difficult
1.8 km
5:30 h
192 m
192 m
These and the neighboring routes are all excellent early and late summer destinations, with excellent protection and a very short approach.
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Alpine Climbing · Saas-Fee/Saastal
Jegihorn south ridge
recommended route Difficulty V+5a+ moderate
5.1 km
5:30 h
806 m
810 m
Besides the "Alpendurst" route, the south ridge is another very well-protected and popular multi-pitch moderate climbing route up Jegihorn near Saas Grund.
Course of the climbing route
Alpine Climbing · Saas-Fee/Saastal
Jegihorn, route "Alpendurst"
recommended route Difficulty V-4c moderate
5
4.7 km
5:15 h
810 m
806 m
There are several Plaisir climbing routes at Jegihorn. The "Alpendurst" route is the most homogeneous, the most beautiful and the most popular, as well as perfectly protected.  The descent via the hiking path is uncomplicated, making for a relaxed day tour starting from Kreuzboden overall.
Alpine Climbing · Saas-Fee/Saastal
Alpendurst (4c/5-) 14 SL
Difficulty V-4c moderate
No ratings (yet)
7.4 km
7:00 h
804 m
831 m
A perfectly secured alpine climbing route—great for acclimatizing or just enjoying a beautiful day.
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  • September 04, 2026
    Julian Adolphs 
    September 03, 2026
    Wahnsinnig schöne Route, aber für uns mit 14 SL plus Zu- und Abstieg nicht innerhalb der 8 Stunden Liftöffnung zu schaffen. Sind mit diesen Leih-Rollern ins Tal gefahren, war überraschend anstrengend und wahrscheinlich gefährlicher als das Klettern. 🤭
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    Written September 04, 2026
  • August 04, 2025
    B.
    Einfach eine Traumtour. Bei gutem Wetter stark frequentiert, wer gerne schnell unterwegs ist sollte eine andere Route wählen.
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    Written August 04, 2025
  • August 13, 2023
    Karin Suttner 
    Danke Dir für die ausführliche + animierende Beschreibung. :) Die Tour ist wunderschön - ein Genuss sie zu klettern.
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    Written August 13, 2023

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