Overview
The Matterhorn is one of the most recognisable and exquisitely beautiful mountains in the world, a must do mountain on any Alpinist’s tick list! The aim of this course is to climb via the Hörnli ridge from Zermatt after acclimatising and training on peaks in the Chamonix Valley, after which three days have been set aside to attempt the Matterhorn. This climb is very dependent on the weather forecast and the conditions prevailing on the mountain, if it is not possible or your guide feels you are not ready for the climb you will climb an alternative and suitable peak.
Suitable for:
Those with a sound alpine background and who have a good level of fitness, are surefooted and able to
move quickly on scrambling terrain and have some rock climbing experience to at least Severe to Hard
Severe standard and Scottish Grade 2 winter climbing
Guiding ratio 1:2 in the initial days and then 1:1 for the Matterhorn
The Programme may be adjusted in order to make
the best of the weather and provide the best chance of
success on the Matterhorn, for example the ascent
may be made early and other routes done as a follow
up. This kind of flexibility is not possible on our
extension options.
Day 1 - Meet Guide at 7.30 in Hotel
Day 2 - Acclimatisation climb to 3000m Hotel
Day 3 - Walk to the Alpine Hut, acclimatisation and recap on glacial travel and moving together
Day 4 - Acclimatisation and Training Peak. Hotel
Day 5 - Transfer to ZermattAscent to Hörnlihütte Hut
Day 6 - Ascent of Matterhorn via Hornli Ridge
Day 7 - Spare day plus descent. Hotel
Day 8 - Breakfast and departure
- Instruction/guiding (6 mountain days)
- Guides Expenses
- Hut accommodation (half board) and valley hotel accommodation on a B&B basis
- 15% discount off the RRP on clothing and equipment purchased at Adventure Peaks shop
- Transport to Course venue
- Insurance
- All lunches and valley evening meals
- Telepheriques (approx £80)
- Transport during the Course
- Personal equipment
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