3 days Matterhorn course to train, acclimatise and climb the peak by the Hornli ridge or Lion ridge.
Matterhorn is one of the most aesthetic mountains of the Alps. An almost perfect four sides pyramid, with each side of its peak facing a cardinal direction, Matterhorn rises as an imposing, singular presence in the alpine valleys of Switzerland and Italy.First climbed from Switzerland in 1865 in an expedition led by Edward Whimper, and a few days later from Italy by a team led by the Italian guide Giovanni Antonio Carrel, Matterhorn continues to catch the imagination of avid mountaineers.
Matterhorn is a challenging peak to climb, usually climbed in summer from the Swiss side on the Hornli ridge and from the Italian side on the Lion ridge. Both ridges are mostly classic rock climbs, done in boots and mountaineering equipment. They are long and sustained climbs offering a very rewarding panorama.
The 3 day Matterhorn climbing preparation course is created for climbers who already have mountaineering experience of multi-pitch rock climbs in an alpine environment, as well as for those being fit for 10-12 hours of effort per day in the mountains.
Should you wish to climb Matterhorn but feel that you are not yet ready for this type of climb, or should the guide consider that your abilities do not meet the required level, we will offer an alternative itinerary to climbing Matterhorn.
ITINERARY
Evening before Day 1: You will meet your guide in Chamonix for trip briefing, planning and gear check.
Day 1 – We prepare by climbing the South East Ridge of Index or Traverse of Point Lachenal.
Day 2 – Next we drive to Tasch, take the train to Zermatt and get the cable car to the top of Schwarzsee. Then we hike up to the Hornli Hut at 3260 m. Preparation and afternoon rest for the next day.
Day 3 – Early morning start at 3am. Wee will climb the Hornli ridge to the top of Matterhorn. After you have taken some photos and had a snack, the descent is via the same route back down to the valley, around 10 to 12 hours. Next, we drive back to Chamonix.
PRICES FOR INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP GUIDING
1 CLIENT : 1 GUIDE
2 CLIENTS : 2 GUIDES
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- Destination: Matterhorn (Cervino) – Zermatt / Cervinia
- Type of climb: Mountaineering / Alpine climbing
- Number of participants: 1 or 2 (1:1 guiding ratio on the last 2 days)
- Season: 15th of June – 30th of September
- Minimum age: 18 year old
- Duration: 3 days
- Technical level: 3/5
- Level of effort: Sustained 4/5
- Guide: Mihnea Prundeanu, IFMGA mountain guide
- Mountain guiding services (3 days)
- Safety equipment provided by the guide (ropes, carabiners, etc.)
- Accommodation and meals for guide and client,
- Lifts and train transportation for guide and client,
- Personal gear rental for the client.
Gear: Can be rented from Chamonix at around 90 Euro for 3 days. Ex: crampons + ice axe, harness, helmet, mountaineering boots.
Gear needed: ice axe, crampons, harness, helmet. It is recommended to wear an adaptable layering system for changeable conditions.
For example:
- underpants and overpants,
- mountaineering boots (to be compatible with crampons)
- good quality base layer + spare,
- mid layer shirt (synthetic),
- windproof/waterproof jacket,
- insulation jacket,
- good waterproof gloves (2 pairs)
- warm socks + spare ones,
- sun glasses,
- windproof hat,
- wind bandana,
- backpack,
- headlamp + batteries,
- water bottle,
- small first aid kit.
Some gear for the Matterhorn course can be rented from Chamonix at around 90 Euro for 3 days. Ex: crampons + ice axe, harness, helmet, mountaineering boots.
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