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Quick Facts: Eiger
- Elevation: 3,967m
- Country: Switzerland
- Region: Europe
- Guide Companies: 0 verified operators
- Season: Weather: During the summer, average daily temperatures hover around 10 ºC to 12 ºC (50 ºF to 54 ºF)
- Currency: Swiss Franc (CHF) is the currency. Expensive destination. Kleine Scheidegg accessible by train. Guided North Face climbs $2,000-5,000. Mountain huts require reservations.
- Languages: Official: German. English very common in Grindelwald tourism. The Eiger has enormous cultural significance in mountaineering history. Detailed route information available.
Region: Europe, Switzerland
Climbing History
First ascent in 1858 by Charles Barrington. The North Face (Nordwand/Mordwand) first climbed in 1938 by German-Austrian team. At 3,967m, famous for the deadly Eiger North Face. Dramatized in numerous books and films.
Notable Routes
West Ridge/Normal Route (1-2 days): Standard route from Kleine Scheidegg. North Face (Heckmair Route): Historic 1938 route, extreme difficulty. Mittellegi Ridge: Classic exposed rock ridge. Many technical variations on all faces.
Weather Information
Weather: During the summer, average daily temperatures hover around 10 ºC to 12 ºC (50 ºF to 54 ºF) at the base of Eiger. These drop to well-below freezing at the summit, with average temperatures from -7 ºC to -5 ºC (20 ºF to 23 ºF). Summer is the driest time of year, but snow still falls on the summit, even during the summer., Best Time to Visit: June to September, Average Expedition Length 2 to 3 days
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Weather: During the summer, average daily temperatures hover around 10 ºC to 12 ºC (50 ºF to 54 ºF) at the base of Eiger. These drop to well-below freezing at the summit, with average temperatures fro
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