Climbing in the Alps

Some of the best resorts for climbing in the alps are actually also ski resorts, which happen to offer fantastic climbs nearby and brilliant local guides.

These climbs include: Chamonix, Ischgl, Saas Fee, St Anton, Zermatt and many more. Considered an alternative now – but actually, climbing was probably one of the very first alpine sports to take off!

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Rock climbing in the alps

As the years have gone by, people have challenged themselves to undertake ever more difficult ascents. There are many iconic peaks throughout Europe that draw people in each year to make attempts on them.

Most people use ski resorts as their base when they go on a climbing holiday in the Alps. Get an instant quote and book your airport transfer for your winter climbing or summer climbing trip today.

By booking your transfer with Ski-Lifts, you will have peace of mind that you will receive the best possible service from a company that spans nearly two decades in the Alps, with knowledgeable and local drivers, who will be waiting for you the moment you step off the plane.

Winter Climbing in the Alps

Winter climbing through the Alps’ most iconic peaks throughout Europe is one of the most challenging activities that an individual or group can hope to do in their lifetime.

That icy challenge of a breathtaking ice climb is one of the reasons that draw people in each year to make attempts on them – with some of the most dedicated making the attempt on the same peak for years until they reach it! The most well-known and prolific of these being Mont Blanc, with a multitude of well-worn routes for the ice climber of any level. Some famours Southern French alpine climbs include “Le Voile de La Mariée” in the Valgaudemar Valley.

Airport Transfers for Ice Climbing in the Alps

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Ski-Lifts comprises an outdoorsy team who understand that you need the trip from A to B to be seamless, which is why we offer shared, private and executive transfers to suit your needs and preferences for travel. Simply choose your resort location to begin your transfer booking!

Airport Transfers for Alpine Climbing breaks

Given our experience in the Alps, Ski-Lifts has long been the authority in offering alps holiday transfers. We cater for climbers most summers across the region. When it comes to these alpine climbing breaks, probably the most famous of them all is Mont Blanc, Western Europe’s highest peak. Again – the warmth and comfort of cabins, chalets and ski resorts wins again, with many people basing themselves in the town of Chamonix, which provides excellent access to the phenomenal amount of climbs on offer.

Other names that many people will know include the Eiger, Matterhorn, Jungfrau and Weisshorn, known for some of the world’s most famous climbers opting to scale these annually. Climbing in the Alps isn’t limited to the summer, there are plenty of options in the winter, especially if ice climbing or ski mountaineering is your thing. The climbs that are available aren’t just for experts or the fearless, there are climbs to suit all ability levels. Local guides are on hand to help you find the most suitable and to help you avoid getting into trouble.

Summer Climbing in the Alps

This has become a popular option for tourists and adventure-seekers looking to enjoy the Alpine lifestyle and food, but without the high season prices and bustling crowds expected from the ski season. There are many tours that can be undertaken, giving the option to head off into the wilderness for days, conquering a number of peaks and staying out in mountain huts.

Much as hiking has had a renaissance of late over the last few years, summer climbing has exploded in popularity, providing a steady stream of new admirers of the European Alps. Notably, there has been a growth in popularity in what was once a ‘old school’ Alpine favourite, Via Feratta, over the last few years. This is where summer Alpine climbing as a sport originated – in the Italian Dolomites – but has now spread throughout the world.

The fixed route courses provide a great introduction to climbing through the mountains, enabling relatively inexperienced climbers to reach places and peaks that would not otherwise be possible for them. Local guides can provide tuition and the equipment to help you give this a go. And of course, if you need knowledgeable drivers to take you from anywhere to anywhere in the alps, give the team at Ski-Lifts a call.