Topo guide to Swiss valley climbs from 3a - 6b (French that is) in the east of Switzerland, in the area east of the Grimsal Pass, and east and south of Luzern, and surrounding and north of Andermatt.
Whether you are a beginning climber or you have been active for years, whether you are just two or an entire family, short or long getaways, summer or winter, you will find within these pages some simply amazing limestone and granite climbing and an area perfect for you.
Plaisir Ost starts in Melchtal with its grippy horizontally banded limestone. It continues through central Switzerland to Sargans and on to Graubünden (Grisons). You will encounter simply amazing limestone and granite climbing in these areas. To the north, the solid smooth walls of the Alpstein will lure you in. Finally, to the south, and the Tyrol where Plaisir climbing has become a tradition.
A very comprehensive guide with 92 venues in total and a good range of grades, plus lots of excellent topos and colour action photos.
In German, French and English.
By Sandro von Känel.
Card cover, 12cm x 18.5cm, 528 pages.
Seventh edition, published 2026 by Filidor.
ISBN: 978-3-906087-63-4.
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