Schweiz plaisir WEST
(Volume 2)

Author: Sandro von Känel

Nothing new happening out West you are thinking? Far from it! Although most of the easily accessible walls have been climbed, new routes are being put up and the old ones are being cleaned up and rebolted with modern equipment. One good example of this are the climbs in the Oberwald or in Val d’ Arolla. The rocks in the Oberwald have literally been uncovered from under moss and lichen and really nicely equipped for the youth, beginners, and experienced climbers alike. Thanks to the wonderful work of ardent clean up and rebolting teams on the Douves Rousses in the Val d’ Arolla, first class quality Plaisir climbs are now available to enjoy. In the 2nd volume of “Plaisir WEST” you have so many areas to choose from, all with their own charm and uniqueness. The mild and sunny climate in the Wallis (Valais) enables year round climbing. The areas near the valley floor are perfect for climbing in between seasons as well as on warm winter days. The
higher elevation walls with their cool breezes are ideal on hot days. Access via public transportation is generally very good.
The second Volume of Schweiz plaisir WEST covers the great climbing areas and crags from Valais to Kanton Vaud all the way to Haute Savoie and Chamonix. Since the guidebook’s last edition, numerous new routes and whole new areas have been developed or rebolted. The areas further north are covered in Volume 1.

App Guide inside
Included in the sale price of the Guidebook, you will receive free of charge a Download code for a Guidebook App for your iOS or Android devices for 3 years. Simply download the Vertical-Life App, enter the code/password you find in the Guidebook. You will then have «Schweiz plaisir WEST Volume 2» on your Smart Phone and ready for use on the go. The guide will be available in the app at a later date.

Support Rebolting

With the purchase of this guidebook, you are supporting the organizations “Rebolting” and “Plan Vertical”, as well as the Wallis Mountain Guide Union, which supports the rebolting of established routes. 3% of each sale goes directly toward the cost of new bolts.