And a trusted support system for every adventure.
Worldwide comprehensive insurance that covers costs of rescue and treatment.
Guided hiking, mountaineering and trekking tours around the world.
Membership brings discounts on courses and with partners, as well as vouchers.
Join a network of like-minded outdoor enthusiasts, groups, and events.
Alpenverein provides members with alpine insurance, access to huts and trails, and a structured community for outdoor activities.
Mountaineering poses hazards including altitude illness, extreme weather, cold injuries, falls and avalanches. Careful pre-trip planning (route
This article profiles ten major European mountaineering destinations. Each entry lists location, highest peaks, standard
The first Alpine club on the European mainland was the Österreichischer Alpenverein, founded on the 19th
