Swiss climbing news - tours and topos

Samuel Ometz manages 9a first ascent: La Mola Mola

A few days ago, the Swiss climber got the first ascent of a difficult route in the La Plamproz climbing area: La Mola Mola (9a).

Daniel Woods and Matty Hong on a Ticino trip: Stone Spirit

In their latest film, Daniel Woods and Matty Hong show recordings from their boulder trip to Ticino. The film Stone Spirit shows numerous classics and new inspections.

New climbing hall in the city of Biel: Grip climbing

New climbing hall opened in Biel: Grip Climbing. 660 square meters of climbing area, 290 square meters of bouldering area await visitors.

New climbing guide available: Basler Jura

There is a new SAC climbing guide for one of the oldest and most important climbing areas in Switzerland, the Basler Jura.

Professional alpinist Nicolas Hojac strong on the rock: Mission Miranda dotted in a fief

Shortly before the Swiss lockdown, Bernese professional alpinist Nicolas Hojac managed the red point ascent of the 8c route Mission Miranda in the climbing area Lehn near Interlaken.

The 13-year-old Swiss climber Noé Looser climbs Siesta (8c) at Vättis

The young up-and-coming climber Noé Looser announces the successful red point ascent of the 8c route Siesta in the climbing area Vättis.

Meiringen and Villars 2020 deleted without replacement

The IFSC and SAC have decided to cancel the World Cup competitions in Meiringen and Villars that have been postponed until the autumn.

The first second-hand shop for mountain sports items in Switzerland: 2nd Peak

Switzerland's first second-hand for outdoor clothing will open on May 16, 2020: “2nd Peak”. The shop is located on Europaallee at HB Zurich.

Under these conditions, Swiss climbing halls open

From May 11, 2020, climbing and bouldering halls may open their gates again. In compliance with strict regulations. These are the rules. Important: The hall operators are dependent on the understanding / participation of the climbing community.

Jonas Winter with first ascents in Val Bavona: Enkidu & La Peregrina

The German climber Jonas Winter started the year successfully. He got several difficult ascents, including two first ascents.

Another rock and glacier demolition on the Sustenhorn

As the Tierberglihütte reports on its Facebook page, there was another rock crash on the stone glacier in the Susten region last Saturday. On Saturday, 25….