Grossglockner ascent by the normal route

Climb Austria's highest mountain with this incredible 2-day Grossglockner ascent with IFMGA-certified mountain guide Cveto.

Alps

2 Days

Jun - Sep

High

Intermediate

Description

The Grossglockner is the highest mountain in Austria and a favorite among climbers around the world!

Come enjoy strikingly beautiful views in a true high mountain environment! No rock climbing experience is necessary but bear in mind that you need to be in good physical condition and, additionally, be able to walk between 4 and 6 hours per day.

This 2-day ascent of the famous Grossglockner starts with a pleasant hiking trail from the parking lot to Stüdl Hut. Then, we step into our crampons and walk on a magnificent glacier to reach Erzherzog Johann Hut. Once here, you'll realize how renowned this peak is: you'll meet people from every corner of the world!

On the next day, we'll leave before the sun is out, using head torches to guide our path. Finally, the Glockner Scharte (col), the most challenging part of the ascent, will lead us to the Grossglockner summit.

Join me on this ascent to one of Austria's most famous peaks. It will be an unforgettable experience that I guarantee you won't regret. Contact me with any questions you may have!

Price includes

Guiding fee

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival - Stüdl Hut - Erzherzog Johann Hut

This famous Grossglockner ascent starts with a pleasant hiking trail from the parking lot to Stüdl Hut, and then reach Erzherzog Johann Hut.

Day 2: Glockner Scharte

On this day, we'll leave before the sun is out. We will reach Glockner Scharte (col), which is the most challenging part of the ascent, and will lead us to the Grossglockner summit.

Details

More info

I can take maximum 2 persons with some previous climbing experience, if non only 1 person. Price includes the guiding fee. Accommodation and meals are excluded.

Meeting point

Our ascent begins with an easy hike from the parking lot to Stüdl Hut

FAQs

What experience and how fit do I need to be to climb this mountain? Is this program suitable for children or older people?

You need to have a very good physical condition for this trip.

What is the best time of the year to climb this mountain?

The best time to climb Grossglockner is in summer, starting from mid-june, when the hut opens for the season.

What is the guide-to-client ratio to climb this mountain?

If guests have previous mountaineering experience, I take 2 clients. If not, I go with only 1 client.

Can I join a group?

No, this trip can only be booked as a private ascent.

How will accommodation and meals be handled on the mountain?

Accommodation and meals are not included in the price of this trip.

Can this trip be done when the hut is closed?

Yes. The hut opens around mid-june, but before that overnight is possible at winter shelter. But you need to be very fit, as we need to carry the sleeping gear, cooking stuff and food, on our own.

How many hours will we walk per day?

We will have 4 to 6-hour hikes each day.

About the guide

Cveto

4.9

(96)

Mountain Guide

I’m an international IFMGA mountain guide; also the first non-Japanese mountain guide certified by the JMGA (Japan Mountain Guide Association); born in Slovenia.

My country is small but well known in the world as strong in sports and mountaineering. I used to compete as Olympic team member and on World Cup competitions as a Cross-country skier. After I left Slovenia and traveled all over the world, I ended up in Japan. I married a beautiful native lady, and have lived here for 30 years. I love Japanese mountains and feel privileged to be able to enjoy these mountains through the entire four seasons.

I’m based at the foot of Japan Alps; convenient place in winter for ski touring from Nagano to Hokkaido, winter mountaineering or ice climbing at Yatsugatake, and of course ascending the symbol of Japan Mt.Fuji.

In summer Japan is a great place for hiking, alpine climbing or popular shower-climbing and some fine sport/free climbing year around.

Since 2013, I’m working on NHK (Japanese national TV) programs, introducing Japan culture and outdoor activities, climbing skiing etc.

It is my absolute pleasure also to take and guide you in my home country, Slovenia. In addition to guide in the mountains, I also enjoy having the opportunity to teach mountain climbing skills to every level of climbers, here in Japan. This is because I wish everybody to be SAFE on the mountains. Please contact me on E&S if you would love to have great experience, as well as a tailor-made plan for other mountains and sport climbing all over SE Asia, EU, South America....in any season!

Languages

Slovenian | Japanese | English

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What people are saying about this trip

Alex

Cveto set us up with his college Blaz, and we has an amazing climb! Blaz's expertise allowed us to reach the summit in a far safer and more efficient manner than we could've ever hoped to on our own, and he was very adaptable to our ability and comfortability levels.