Climbing La Dent Blanche via the South Ridge Normal Route - Wandfluegrat (4357 m), in the western Pennine Alps in the canton of Valais, is an extremely exciting mountaineering experience that takes place in two days. It is a true alpine adventure on one of the most beautiful peaks in the Alps, technical but accessible, perfect for experienced climbers looking for a classic, exposed ridge. The summit offers breathtaking views over the Matterhorn, Weisshorn, and the Mont Blanc range.

Day one - Approach to Cabane de la Dent Blanche
The appointment with the mountain guide for the equipment check is at the Crèvacol ski area and transfer to Switzerland or appointment directly at Ferpècle (Sion CH). The approach starts from Ferpècle (1895 m), following a long, steep trail over glacial moraines. The ascent to the Cabane de la Dent Blanche (3507 m) or Cabane Rossier takes 5-6 hours with a 1700 meters elevation gain, with stunning views over the glaciers and surrounding peaks. The Cabane de la Dent Blanche hut is an excellent base for the climb and offers a great alpine atmosphere. Dinner and overnight stay at the refuge.

Day two - Dent Blanche summit via the South Ridge
From the refuge, the climb starts before dawn, around 4 am to ensure firm conditions on the snow and rock. The summit of Dent Blanche along the South Ridge Normal route, can be reached in about 6 hours with an elevation gain of 850 meters.

Key Sections:
Slabs and steeper climbing (III+, IV UIAA) - some sections may require belaying.
Snow and ice traverses - depending on conditions, crampons and an ice axe may be needed.
Final ridge to the summit - an exposed, spectacular traverse leading to the Dent Blanche summit cross (4357 m).

The descent is along the same route with an elevation loss of 2550 meters. The ascent and descent takes approximately 14/16 hours.

Key Facts:
Starting Point: Ferpècle
Elevation Gain: 2550 m; 850 m from the hut
Difficulty: AD, with sections up to III+ IV UIAA
Duration: 2 days (hut approach + summit day)
Lodging: Cabane de la Dent Blanche or Cabane Rossier
Main Challenges:
- exposed scrambling and climbing on solid but sometimes loose rock;
- mixed terrain (snow, ice, and rock) depending on conditions;
- navigation and commitmen; retreat is difficult;
- high altitude and unpredictable weather.

Mountain guide price for the Dent Blanche ascent

€ 1400 - 1 person

The price not includes:

Overnight stay, dinner and breakfast (1 nigth)

To reserve a IFMGA-UIAGM Certified Mountain Guides for climbing La Dent Blanche via the South Ridge Normal Route - Wandfluegrat, you must send a request that provides and specifies your contact information, the number of participants and the date/period in which you wish to take the mountain climbing to La Dent Blanche.
We will respond immediately to confirm the availability of the guide, the deadline, if any, to confirm the option for the reservation, methods of payment, characteristics and organization of the mountaineering experience.
Once the reservation is confirmed, we will send you the receipt and the presentation voucher with the details of the service, the name of the mountain guide or the mountaineering school, and all the contact information.