High-altitude course & glacier training on the Zugspitze
The perfect preparation for alpine and glacier tours
Your intensive training course for safety in high mountains
This course is the ideal preparation for your next high-altitude tours. In our glacier training course, you will learn all the techniques you need to stay safe on ice and firn.
Under the guidance of a state-certified mountain guide, we will teach you the latest theoretical and practical knowledge.
Overview of the training content:
- Correct rope-up on the glacier: walking in rope teams of two, three, and four.
- Effective crevasse rescue: from loose ropes to complex pulley systems to self-rescue.
- Optimization through the use of modern rope clamps
- Safety techniques: Building anchors in snow and ice (dead man, ice screws, etc.).
- Equipment rental: Benefit from high-quality mountaineering equipment from EDELRID, which we provide free of charge.
Top training grounds: The Schneeferner (Zugspitze)
The northern Schneeferner on the Zugspitze offers the perfect terrain for our training. Thanks to the high altitude, there is still enough old snow here in June to train realistic crevasse falls and rescue maneuvers. The terrain is also easily accessible, so we can make the most of our time on the mountain for your training.
More places available now!
Due to the high demand, we have expanded the offer!
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Are you missing equipment?
You can hire many items of equipment from us, for everything else you will receive a discount of 10% at bergfreunde.de
Here you will find important information on pricing and cancellation policies
If you are traveling with your camper, we may offer you the Pitch at the Wank in a wonderful panoramic location (€ 26,- per night).
For customers of our partner Hornung there are also free parking spaces.
Program and schedule
- Supervision by a mountain guide with the appropriate qualifications
- Provision of the necessary EDELRID Alpine equipment, consisting of crampons, ice axe, climbing harness, helmet, rope, rope clamps, carabiners, etc.
- Free participation in online training: Ice risk management (1 h)
- 10% discount code for your purchases at bergfreunde.de
Additional costs
- Uphill and downhill ride with the Zugspitze cable car
- Snacks & drinks
- Arrival, possible parking fee
- Travel cancellation insurance of the alliance if required
Our guides are also always happy to receive a small tip if you enjoyed the tour/course.
- Meeting point at 08:00 am at the valley station of the Zugspitz cable car
- Ascent with the Zugspitz cable car to the Sonnalpin
- Intensive training for alpine and glacier tours: roping up on the glacier, crevasse rescue (loose pulley, Swiss pulley), fixed points in the snow, fall attempts and much more.
Note on program changes:
All courses and guided tours are conscientiously organized and carried out in accordance with the safety standards of the Vivalpin Mountain and Ski School with qualified specialists (e.g. mountain and ski guides, mountain hiking guides, etc.). The provisional tour program may be adjusted for safety-related reasons, such as bad weather, dangerous conditions, unforeseen natural events or inadequate conditions of the participants. The final program will be decided by the guide on site.
- Suitable for beginners
- No previous knowledge necessary
“The course is ideal before the touring season. Your mountain guide will bring you up to speed and go over the necessary procedures with you so that you are ideally equipped for your alpine and glacier tours. You can also test the latest equipment from our partner EDELRID free of charge.”
Simon pound
Head of VIVALPIN Mountain School
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