Switzerland is a land of high mountains – the Valais (Pennine) Alps on the Italian border hold 13 of the 20 highest peaks of the Alps, including the Dufourspitze (4,634 m) in the Monte Rosa massif and the Matterhorn (4,478 m). In eastern Graubünden lie the Bernina Range with Piz Bernina (4,049 m), the most easterly four-thousander of the Alps, and granite Bregaglia with Piz Badile (3,308 m), associated with Christian Klucker and Riccardo Cassin. In the west, above Lake Geneva and the Gruyère region, rise the Vaud and Fribourg Prealps with via ferratas on the Moléson, the Tour d'Aï and at Charmey.
On climbing.place, Switzerland is represented by high-alpine objectives, via ferratas of every grade and crags such as Eppenberg in the north, plus many climbing gyms in the cities (Zurich, Bern, Basel, Lausanne, St. Gallen, Chur and others). In the high mountains expect glaciers, mountain huts and a main season from July to September; the Prealps ferratas are accessible from late spring to autumn.
Switzerland offers 52 documented climbing routes across 7 regions. Routes range from grade 3 to 11-. Browse by region below to find detailed topos, grades, and community reviews for every route.
There are also 35 climbing gyms listed in Switzerland.
Popular regions: Obwalden, Eppenberg, Grisons, Dündehorn, Valais.
Looking to climb indoors instead? See climbing gyms in Switzerland.
Frequently asked questions
How many climbing routes are documented in Switzerland?
climbing.place lists 52 climbing routes across 7 regions in Switzerland.
What grade range can I climb in Switzerland?
Documented routes range from grade 3 to 11-.
Where are the most popular climbing areas in Switzerland?
Popular regions include Obwalden, Eppenberg, Grisons, Dündehorn, Valais.