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Beginning in the early 1800’s, more and more Europeans became interested in exploring the Alps, influenced by the philosophy of Romanticism and powered by the wealth of the new leisure class. That explosion of interest grew into modern alpine mountaineering – termed “alpinism” as a tribute to its birthplace.
Today, AAI continues the tradition, offering a variety of programs from guided hut-to-hut backpacking on the famed Haute Route between Chamonix and Zermatt, to guided technical ascents of the most iconic peaks in the Alps. Refine your search using the filters below.
Trek the Alps – The Haute Route for Hikers
The Alps have long been known as one of the most picturesque mountain playgrounds in the world. This summer Haute Route, or “high route,” provides just the right combination of … Read more
The Alps Trilogy – Mont Blanc, the Matterhorn, and the Eiger
Since the birth of mountaineering, these three peaks have captured climbers like no others: Mont Blanc (15,771 ft.), the highest point in Western Europe, because its ascent heralded the dawn … Read more
The Haute Route – Guided Hut Skiing in the Alps
The Haute Route Nearing the Col du Chardonnay. Tim Connelly. Connecting the granite spires of the Mont Blanc massif with the grand summits of the Swiss Alps, the famous Haute … Read more
Guided Alpine Climbing in the French Alps/Chamonix
The French Alps in the area near Chamonix encompass the highest concentration of quality alpine routes in the world. There are classics here at every technical level, and at each … Read more
Guided Alpine Climbing in the Swiss Alps
Switzerland is one of those places alpinists dream about–equally because of its place in the history of the sport and the nearly endless climbing possibilities that exist throughout the country. … Read more
Mt. Elbrus Expedition
Elbrus is the highest mountain in Europe and one of the Seven Summits, reaching well over 18,000 feet in Russia on the divide between Europe and Asia. While the mountain … Read more
