Europe Climbing & Skiing

International Alpine Guides operates alpine climbing, rock climbing and ski touring trips to the amazing Alps of Switzerland, France and Italy. IAG's owner and director Dave Miller is an IFMGA/UIAGM internationally certied mountain and ski guide and leads all the Alps trips personally.

Why go with International Alpine Guides to Europe?

  • IFMGA/UIAGM certified American mountain guides, required for guiding in Europe
  • All Europe trips are led personally by Dave Miller, the owner of IAG/CAG
  • Going with an American guide who speaks your language and knows your culture adds to the enjoyment
  • Small group & Low climbing ratios, usually no more than two climbers to one guide

Ski Mountaineering and Ski Tours:

The Ortler Ski Tour - The Italian Alps
South Tirol, Italy - 7 days
The Ortler ski tour is for skiing, period. The emphasis on the loop trip, also known as the Ortler circuit, is to find as many great ski descents and ski mountaineering objectives as possible. Comfortable Italian mountain huts with private rooms and showers and great food add to the experience. The ski mountaineering terrain on the Ortler ski tour is simply amazing. Come join CAG owner and IFMGA/UIAGM certifed ski mountaineering guide, Dave Miller, on his new favorite Alps ski tour.
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The Haute Route Ski Tour - The Alps
Chamonix, France to Zermatt, Switzerland
8 days - April

The Haute Route ski is one of the most amazing and famous ski tours in the world, period. This Haute Route ski tour takes us from the Mont Blanc massif in France to the famed Matterhorn in Switzerland. On this tour we use the version of the Haute Route via verbier. Perfect for those on their first Alps ski tour. Come join CAG owner and IFMGA/UIAGM certifed ski mountaineering guide, Dave Miller, on this years Haute Route ski tour.
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Chamonix Off-Piste Skiing - The French Alps
Chamonix, France
March - April
Chamonix is one of the world's major ski mountaineering destinations. IAG owner and IFMGA ski guide Dave Miller leads custom off-piste skiing trips in the French Alps around Chamonix from March till April. There is something for everybody in Chamonix from mellow glaciated ski tours to steep couloirs.
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Zermatt Off-Piste Skiing - The Swiss Alps
Zermatt, Switzerland
Zermatt is an enchanting world ski destination. Under the shadow of the iconic Matterhorn, Zermatt provides the ski mountaineer a massive playground. Everything from easy day ski tours to more technical hut to hut ski mountaineering adventures. Skiing in Zermatt is not to be missed. IAG owner and IFMGA ski guide Dave Miller leads custom off-piste skiing trips in Zermatt from March through April.
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Alpine Climbing:

The Alps- The Grand Trilogy
Mont Blanc (15,774 ft)
The Matterhorn (14,693 ft)
The Eiger (14,600 ft)
12 days, July -Aug

A classic climbing trilogy in the French & Swiss Alps up three fabled peaks: Mont Blanc, The Matterhorn via the Horni Ridge and The Eiger via the Mittellegi Ridge. A truly spectacular alpine climbing adventure of a lifetime for any climber.
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Mont Blanc Climb
Chamonix, France
5 days, June-August

Mont Blanc is one of the most famous peaks in The Alps and where the sport of climbing mountains began. This 5-day trip is a great introduction into climbing in The Alps. In addition to Mont Blanc, we also climb numerous easier classic alpine climbs in the Chamonix area.
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Mont Blanc & The Matterhorn Climb
Chamonix, France & Zermatt, Switzerland
9 days, July - August

Mont Blanc is one of the most famous peaks in The Alps and where the sport of climbing mountains began. The Swiss Matterhorn is one of the most recongnizable mountains in the world. In addition to Mont Blanc & The Matterhorn, we also climb numerous classic alpine climbs in the Chamonix and Zermatt areas.
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The Matterhorn Climb
Zermatt, Switzerland
6 days, July to August

The Swiss Matterhorn is the world's most recognizable mountain and a lifetime goal of many a climber. Over 6 days on this alpine climbing trip we spend time preparing for the Matterhorn by climbing the Swiss Alps in the Zermatt and Saas Valley area. Come tick off the Swiss Matterhorn with us!
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The Dolomites, Italy, Alpine Rock Climbing
The Dolomites of Northern Italy are an alpine rock climbers paradise. Rock climbing in the Dolomites is an experience every rock climber should try to at least once. A vertitable limestone Yosemite in one of the world's most beautiful places, the Dolomites are a rock climbing desitination that is easy to fall in love with.

Trekking in the Swiss Alps:

The Haute Route Trek
Chamonix, France to Zermatt, Switzerland
9 days, July - Sept

The famous Haute Route Swiss trekking tour across some of the most amazing alpine terrain on the planet. In 9 days we follow the walkers Swiss Haute Route mostly on alpine trails and staying in comfortable high alpine huts. We also visit numerous Swiss alpine villages along the way. The Swiss trek of a lifetime!
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The Berner Oberland Trek - The Swiss Alps
Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
9 days - July-August, 2012

The Berner Oberland Trek takes a swath through some of the most spectacular scenery the Swiss Alps has to offer. Hike under the North Face of the Eiger, visit remote Swiss villages and enjoy some of the best of Switzerland while staying in 3 and 4-star hotels and inns. This a fully supported trek.

Come join us on a climbing or skiing adventure to the amazing alps of France, Switzerland and Italy.

 

 

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