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As the most recognized mountain on the European continent, this climb is more than a physical challenge—it is also a journey of discovery. Proper training ensures you really enjoy the journey and focus on using your skills. Depending on your experience and mountain condition, your guide will customize for days in Chamonix to work on your skills before you head to Zermatt for the ascent of the epic peak! Acclimate to the high elevation by practicing your alpine skills on near-by objectives, such as the Riffelhorn and Brighthorn, and head to Matterhorn sure-footed and confident.
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Depending on your skills and local weather conditions, your guide will prepare a customized individual-approach itinerary to prepare you for the Matterhorn ascent. These days in Chamonix will be a great opportunity to acclimate yourself to the high altitude, as well as a chance for the guide to see how sure-footed and prepared you are for the following climb. You will gain last-minute skills and knowledge from your experienced guide that will help you not only for this climb but your future climbing ventures.
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Once you arrive in Zermatt, check into your hotel room, meet with your guide to go over the itinerary and check your gear for the ascent. This is also your last chance to train for the climb with your guide.
Accommodation: Hotel in Zermatt
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Today, you will follow a hiking trail to the Hörnli Hut at 3,260 m/ 10,695 ft. The hut was built in 1880 and renovated in 2015, limiting the number of beds to 130. The climb to the hut takes about two hours. After dinner, discuss the schedule plan for the next day and control your equipment once again. You’ll stay here for the night, so hit the sack as tomorrow will be a very strenuous day.
Accommodation: Hornli Hut
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
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Wake up at 4 am, and after breakfast, put on the climbing harness, hiking boots and helmet and head to your technical 1,200 m/ 3,940 ft ascent and a 1,200 m/ 3,940 ft descent. It will be difficult to find the correct path in the dark so it is very important to walk carefully—every misstep could start a rockslide. Halfway up the ridge, you will pass a small shelter called the Solvay refuge. After a total of 5 hours, you should reach the isolated peak at a fascinating 4,478 m/ 14,690 ft. The experience at the summit is unforgettable with breathtaking panoramas in every direction. Descend along the same route and after another 5 hours, you should be back at the Hornli Hut. Continue your way down to Zermatt, celebrate the successful summit and rest before making plans for your next adventure!
Meals: Breakfast
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