MATTERHORN

MATTERHORN ASCENT WITH GRANDE COURSE MOUNTAIN GUIDES.

The Matterhorn, or Cervino, at 4,478 metres, is one of the most iconic mountains in the Alps and a summit that every mountaineer dreams of reaching.

There are several routes to the summit of the Matterhorn. The two classic routes are the Hörnli Ridge in Switzerland and the Lion Ridge in Italy.

At Grande Course, we invite you to experience this ascent accompanied by a UIAGM mountain guide, who will ensure that your experience is both safe and enjoyable throughout.

Duration:

3 days

Hörnli Ridge Programme:

Day 0: meeting and equipment check.
Day 1: approach to the Hörnlihütte from Zermatt, using a cable car.
Elevation gain: 700m. Duration: 2h.
Day 2: ascent to the summit and return to Zermatt.
Elevation gain: 1,200m. Hut–summit–hut duration: 9–10h.
Day 3: contingency day, allowing for changes due to weather conditions or an additional night at the hut if required by the timetable.

*It is possible to add one or two days of acclimatisation and preparatory activities. Please contact us for further information (recommended). It is also possible to remove the contingency day to reduce the cost.

Number of participants:

Maximum 1 participant per guide.

Difficulty:

Challenging. Previous experience on exposed ridges and high-altitude mountaineering ascents is essential.

Price:

1 participant: €1,625

Included

Qualified UIAGM mountain guide.
Technical advice and preparation.
Shared safety equipment.
Professional liability insurance.

Not included

Accommodation, meals and transport costs for participants and guide.
Half-board hut accommodation for participants and guide.
Cable cars for participants and guide.
Personal equipment for participants. If you do not have any of the required equipment, please let us know and, where possible, we can lend it to you or advise you on purchasing or hiring it.
Personal accident insurance.
Cancellation insurance.
Any other unforeseen expenses.

Equipment required

Clothing suitable for mountaineering and adapted to the weather conditions.
Semi-rigid mountaineering boots.
Certified mountaineering helmet.
Certified climbing harness.
Mountaineering ice axe and classic crampons.
Safety lanyard with locking carabiner.
Cap/beanie, sunglasses, sun cream, water and food.
2 pairs of gloves.
Headlamp.
Trekking poles.
Mountaineering backpack, maximum 30L.
Emergency blanket.
Lightweight sleeping-bag liner.
If you do not have any of the required equipment, please let us know. Where possible, we can lend it to you or advise you on purchasing it.

The Matterhorn, or Cervino, icon for every mountaineer, a 4,478m peak in Alps. Photo Lione ridge

The Matterhorn, or Cervino, an icon for every mountaineer, a 4,478m peak in the Alps. Summit photo

The Matterhorn, or Cervino, an icon for every mountaineer, a 4,478m peak in Alps. Photo Lione ridge

Contact

We offer tailor-made mountain experiences while always maintaining the high standards of quality that define us. Tell us what you would like to do, and we will put everything together for you as quickly as possible.

marina.grandecourseguias@gmail.com

+34653678669 / +33768839973