Matterhorn (4478 m) — one of the most beautiful mountains in the World. Everyone who has ever seen this peak, one way or another dreamed of how to climb it. The peak is located on the border with Italy and Switzerland.
A short program for climbing the Matterhorn, for those who already have acclimatization, or want to complement their climbing program for Mont Blanc, training programs in Chamonix.
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Climbing route to the Matterhorn:
Zermatt village — Matterhorn (4478 m) — Zermatt village
Your guides for climbing the Matterhorn
Route by days
day
Meeting with a guide in the village. Zermatt, around 8:00, from where we will take the Schwardsee cable car to an altitude of 2500 m, walk another 2-3 hours to the Hernli Hut. After lunch, a short walk and training on the rocks towards the summit. Overnight and preparation for the ascent.
day
Ascent of the Matterhorn (4478 m). Departure time no later than 5:00 – 5:30. Usually the ascent takes 5-7 hours one way and the same amount of time for the descent. It is very important to reach the summit before 12:00 to descend in safe weather conditions. On the same day, if possible, descent to Zermatt, or an additional overnight stay in the Hernli hut.
*Note:
For your safety, there is a checkpoint along the route.
1st checkpoint is the Solvay hut. It is very important to arrive here no later than 3 hours after the start from the Hernli hut. Changes in control time are possible due to weather conditions and other circumstances.
The maximum time for climbing the Matterhorn is 8 hours (to the summit), if you do not meet one of the control times, the guide has the right to start an early descent from the mountain.
day
Descent to Zermatt. End of the program.
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Requirements for participants in climbing the Matterhorn:
To participate in this climb, you must have mountaineering experience (peaks 2B-3A difficulty level/PD – AD-), confident movement in crampons and on rocks.
To participate in this ascent, it is necessary to have mountaineering experience, for example, Mont Blanc or Kazbek. Minimal rock climbing experience – confident lasagna on 5a rocks. Before traveling to the Matterhorn, we recommend that you take any of our training programs: Mountaineering School in Chamonix, Mountaineering School in Georgia, Mountaineering School in the Tatras, Mountaineering School in the Carpathians.
Note:
- People with sufficient experience and mandatory preliminary acclimatization in the area are allowed to participate in the program.
- To test your readiness for the climb, you may need one additional day with a guide for a test climb in the area.
- The best time for climbing begins in mid-July after the snow and ice melts from the rocky areas, and lasts until the first cold weather – usually until mid-September.
- The route is not used if there is a risk of thunderstorms due to the impossibility of sheltering from lightning.
- In case of insufficient physical and technical preparation of the participants, the guide can to refuse the final ascent to the participants and offer an alternative training and ascent program, without the right to compensation for the costs incurred.
Important! The requirement of local guide associations, due to the high danger of the route, is that a guide work with no more than one client. We respect the requirements of local guide associations, and also value your safety and the safety of our guides. Therefore, on the Matterhorn you will be alone with your guide.
Included in the price:
- work of a guide trained according to international standards (1 guide per 1 participant);
- rental of group special equipment – ropes, bookmarks, loops, carabiners;
- group first aid kit for emergency first aid (located by the guide);
- Shvardze lifts;
- accommodation in Hurley hut (1 night), half board meals;
- climbing certificate.
The price does not include:
- the road from your place of stay to Geneva airport;
- transfer Geneva – Zermatt – Geneva, by train in both directions – 180 €;
- medical insurance with an indication for mountain climbing – 30-40 € will be issued by ExtremeGuide;
- rental of individual equipment necessary for climbing – €40 per set;
- food in Zermatt – from 20 €/day;
- accommodation in Zermatt (we can book apartments from 300 € per program) possible accommodation in tents;
- food in Zermatt and on the climb – 50 €/day;
- additional nights in mountain huts;
- payment of the guide’s expenses related to an additional night at the Hernley shelter (accommodation cost);
- phone calls;
- guide tips (optional);
- other costs not specified in the program.
Best price guarantee!
- We have included in the price all possible basic expenses for the program and guarantee that there are no hidden additional costs, while we have retained the best service at a low price: transfers, hotel accommodation, guides and staff!
We have a flexible discount system
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Necessary equipment
Basics:
- Trunk/bag 60-70 l
- Backpack for mountaineering 35-45 l (More about choosing a backpack);
Shoes and clothing:
- Mountaineering boots (it is important that the shoes are comfortable and worn in. Usually shoes are chosen with a thick toe and 1.5-2 sizes larger than the foot size) (More about choosing clothes and boots);
- Insulated jacket (down/primaloft);
- Membrane jacket (softshell);
- Membrane pants (softshell, windstopper);
- Fleece jacket;
- A set of thermal underwear (top and bottom);
- T-shirt;
- Light trekking pants/shorts (for trekking);
- A cap;
- Socks 2 pairs (thermal or other thick);
- Overnight socks (wool or down);
- Liner (sheet for overnight stay in a shelter);
- Warm mittens/ski mittens (down or synthetic insulation);
- Warm gloves (fleece);
- Work gloves (for working with rope);
- Change of underwear;
- Buff or balaclava;
- Sun hat;
- Rain cape (if your walking clothes get wet).
Additionally:
- A cape for a backpack (or large plastic bags for packing things);
- Headlamp + spare set of batteries;
- Hygiene items (a toothbrush and a small tube of toothpaste, a bar of soap and a little shampoo will be enough; do not take full bottles of shower gel and shampoo, heaps of creams and lotions with you);
- Documents;
- Individual first aid kit (plaster, cold, stomach, head. You also need to take into account specific and chronic diseases, if any. In addition to the individual first aid kit, the instructor has a general);
- Mountaineering goggles (protection category 3-4);
- lip balm chapstick ;
- Sunscreen ointment (with SPF 30-50);
- Water bottle ( 1-2 l.)
- Lighter;
- Mobile phone.
Special equipment
- Belay system;
- Self-belay system — 1 pc;
- Carabiners 3 pcs (2 medium);
- Mountaineering helmet (a ski helmet will not work!);
- Classic ice axe;
- Crampons (that match your boots).
The amount of special equipment depends on the specific event; here is the most extensive list. Also, depending on the specific event, this equipment is either included in the price or not included, in which case you do not need to buy it, but can rent it from us.
- Thermos (0.5 – 1.0 liters);
- Camera;
- Trekking poles.
Additional information
In case of insufficient physical and technical preparation of the participants, the guide has the right to refuse the final ascent to the participants and offer an alternative training and ascent program, without the right to compensation for the costs incurred.
Important! The requirement of local guide associations, due to the high danger of the route, is that a guide work with no more than one client. We respect the requirements of local guide associations, and also value your safety and the safety of our guides. Therefore, on the Matterhorn you will be alone with your guide.
Features of acclimatization in high mountains
Physical and mental preparation before climbing and hiking in the mountains
Absence of diseases incompatible with active tourism: List of diseases
Meeting with a guide in the village. Zermatt, around 8 AM
We offer to book accommodation for you to choose from:
— apartments in a campsite – from €60;
— hotel of any level.
Meals are provided by participants themselves. The campsite allows you to cook on your own gas burners. During the ascent, you cook yourself using your own products under the guidance of guides.
At the ascents, the first aid kit is with the guide. Contact with rescuers is possible from any point along the route. Individual medications must be taken with you.
Up to +30ºС in the valleys. In the highlands up to -10ºС
This program is potentially dangerous to the health and life of any of the participants. Guides provide the necessary safety provided that participants comply with safety regulations.
The decision to stop climbing in conditions that threaten the safety of the participants is within the exclusive competence of the guide and is not subject to discussion.
The card holder has a 50% discount on Swiss Railways, valid for 1 month (or one year at the highest price) and costing approximately CHF 120, receives a 50% discount on almost all train and gondola rides in Switzerland, including the Klein Matterhorn Gondola ( Saving CHF 50 per person) and the Gornergrat train to Zermatt (saving CHF 21 on the return trip to Zermatt from Rothenboden).
The savings on gondola/train rides on this trip are typically over 60% of the purchase price, and especially if you plan to travel to and from Zermatt by train, the Half Fare Card gives you the opportunity to save.
You may be asked to show your passport as the 1 month card is not available to Swiss residents, which also explains why it is so difficult to find on the official Swiss Rail (SBB) website.
The table shows the basic cost for a group and may change depending on the number of people in the group. For the calculation of the cost of the tour for a smaller number of people and individual groups, see the «Price» block for more details.
We guarantee that on the dates indicated in the table, even if there is a minimum number of people allowed in the group, the tour will take place 100% with a minimum change in cost.
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