Join Herbert for this snowshoeing adventure in Switzerland! On this 1 or several day expedition in Zermatt, you will get to experience the beauty of the Swiss Alps!
Private
Alps
+1 Day
Jan - Apr, Nov, Dec
High
Intermediate
Calling those interested to Switzerland! Come join me on this 1+ day snowshoeing adventure in the Zermatt Mountains!
The Zermatt Mountains are located in the south of Switzerland, and are considered some of the most famous in the Swiss Alps. On this 1+ day adventure, you will see why!
After meeting at the base, I will show you how to use the snowshoe equipment so that we can take a leisurely climb through the Zermatt mountainside, where you will get a firsthand view of the Matterhorn and many other incredible peaks! Snowshoe walking in Zermatt is a very nice alternative to skiing on days with bad weather. All I ask is that you be in good physical shape to partake in the activity.
Request to book this trip if you have always wanted to go snowshoeing in Zermatt! It is a great alternative activity to skiing!
4.0
(13)
Mountain Guide
I am a nature lover who made his hobbies and passion into his profession. I possess only international recognized qualifications. As I am active in the mountains the whole year round my goal is to complement the programmes of the local organizations. My desire is to share with you my joy on the mountains, my knowledge, my experience and to make your stay in Zermatt to an unforgettable experience.
In the following pages you will find a few suggestions and ideas for your holiday in Zermatt. If my ideas or suggestions do not meet your demands, please do not hesitate to let me know what you would like to do and I will create your own personal programme. I am not only active in Zermatt but also everywhere where outdoor activities can be done. It would be a pleasure to accompany you safely and competently in the mountains.
Languages
German | French | English
Justin
5
Herbie was fantastic! He rescheduled with us because of weather and we were so grateful to be able to still summit the mountain during our trip. He was really knowledgeable - told us about the peaks we could see from the summit and recommended some restaurants on our way back down the mountain. He was really attentive, making sure my husband and I understood what we needed to do and if we were feeling ok the entire time. I can’t recommend him more for a high altitude climb!
Anthony
5
Herbie guided us as a group of 5 up the Breithorn. He was very experienced and knowledgeable. He got us to the summit and back safely and efficiently and set a perfect pace. He also had good humour. We all enjoyed the experience and thought he did a great job. Would definitely use Herbie again
Tommy
1
Herbie was rude and did not honor nor address our request to ski some moguls or any semi off piste runs even between the groomed runs. He skied so fast that he lost us at the beginning and then yelled at us for not keeping up. His communication skills were poor. We realized that snow conditions and temperature was such that there may not have been any moguls but I feel a paying customer should never be yelled at. I would not recommend this booking or Herbie to anyone. 15 minutes into the experience, we thought about dismissing him because he was so unpleasant. He did do a good job booking a restaurant for lunch at the border. There was zero ski instruction. A little advance warning prior to the booking would haven been better. Respectfully, Tommy Yen
Wayne
5
Great guy with alot of experiance . Learnt alot from him. Would definaltey recommend . And i will 100% be using him again. Thank you herbert and hope to see you again soon . Take care . Wayne
Scott
2
We were group of 3 with Herbert to the Monte Rosa drop off location. Our group has done lots of heli-skiing, cat skiing, and hiked routes. What we look for in guides is 1) safety 2) matching route to technical ability 3) advice in complex sections 4) having a personality and making the day fun. On safety: Herbert did a good safety briefing and told us where to position ourselves relative to his tracks, that was the extent of his safety. One of our group members fell part-way into a crevasse and was dangling on the ice wall, and he leisurely pulled out his rope to throw it down even after being told there was a very far drop. He routinely skiied out-of-sight of the entire group even in more dangerous sections. If someone had fallen through again, there was no rescuing them as he was the only one with the safety gear. On matching the route the technical ability of the group he did fine, the only part that was an issue was the very long flat ski out (he warned us about this, so we knew it ahead of time, I wouldn't do this route again because of this). On advice/tips for complex routes, he had nothing to offer, and was annoyed when you asked him questions, the only thing he said was "lean forward on your skiis", and didn't try to help anyone who had challenges. On the last part, personality, this was the worst. He was extremely annoyed that he had to help the person out of the crevasse, and even more annoyed that a snowboarder in our group was slower in the flat section. He complained to other ski guides that passed by that he was late for his lunch. When we stopped to break and took pictures he asked us to stop wasting time with taking our phones out. When we asked him if we should bring water (for a 5 hour ski) he said it's no necessary, which was crazy. Overall, it really put a damper on the entire experience, we spent a lot of money and came from Canada to experience this, and he nearly ruined it. He's a really good technical skiier, but has no patience nor does he put an ounce of effort in to making it fun or making people feel safe.
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