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Matterhorn Climb and training in 5 days, Breuil Cervinia

Matterhorn climb

Join certified mountain guide Giovanni Stecca on a unique 5-day Matterhorn climb and training program in Breuil-Cervinia and reach the top of one of the most emblematic peaks in the Alps!

Private

Alps

5 Days

Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct

Fit

Intermediate


Highlights

  • Climb to the top of the stunning Matterhorn peak!
  • Enjoy a thrilling 5-day training and climbing program in the Alps.
  • Discover the amazing mountain environment of Breuil Cervinia.

Description

Would you like to try a challenging Matterhorn climb in the Alps? Then join this 5-day program that will give you the proper preparation and allow you to get to the top of this stunning peak.

Matterhorn stands tall in the Alps at an altitude of 4,478 m (14,692 ft) and is one of the most emblematic peaks of this stunning range. Climbing to the top requires preparation and technique. On this program, we will have the chance to climb to the Matterhorn summit via Lion’s ridge.

We will begin with two days of training and acclimatization by tackling a half-crossing of the Breithorns. Then, we will begin our Matterhorn climb which will take us three days, enough to fully enjoy the environment around us. You can find a detailed itinerary below.

Keep in mind that the positive vertical drops we will face will not be higher than 1000 meters/day but will take place at high altitudes and with challenging technical passages. Therefore, you will need a good fitness level as well as previous mountain experience, preferably a bit of climbing or classic mountain climbing experience.

So are you ready to try an unforgettable Matterhorn climb with prior training? Then book your place now and join me on this 5-day program in the Alps!

Or, you can also join me on this exciting 2-day Monviso climb!

Price includes

- Guiding fee

Price details

Also included: the missing technical material (crampons, harness, ice ax) are included if the customer needs it.

Not included: the costs of hut, meals, lifts off-road car transport, also those of the guide.


Itinerary

Day 1: Cervinia-Guide del Cervino hut

Meeting in Cervinia at 2:30 p.m., equipment check, climb at plateau rosĂ  by lifts, where we will soon reach the Guide del Cervino hut, at 3400m, where we will spend the night.

Day 2: Breithorns

early wake up, ascent of the half traverse of the Breithorns, a spectacular mixed ridge at over 4000 meters. we wiil reach 3 peaks of 4000 meters. Return to Cervinia in the afternoon. Overnight stay in Cervinia.

Day 3: Carrel bivouac

Climb by off-road vehicle to the Duca degli Abruzzi refuge and then walk up to the Carrel bivouac, at 3800m, balanced on the  Lion Ridge, where we will spend the night. Already this first day has spectacular climbing passages

Day 4: Summit day

Wake up at dawn, climb the Lion’s crest and descend to the Duca degli Abruzzi refuge, where we will celebrate the summit and spend the second night.

Day 5: Farewell

Descent on foot to the village and end of the adventure.

 

Details

Accommodation

1 night: guide del cervino hut 2 night: hotel or b&b in cervinia 3 night: carrel bivuac 4 night: duca degli abruzzi refuge

Meeting point

Breuil cervinia, parking of lift tickets office (cervinia-plateau rosa)

Equipment you will need to bring

Poles

Helmet

Ice axe

Harness

Backpack

Crampons

Sunglasses

Watter bottle

Other gear: 2 pair of gloves (light and warm), technical mountain clothes, wool cap, mountain boots


About the guide

Raised in the Piedmont mountains, in parallel to the degree in physical education, I conclude the path to become an Alpine Guide, an activity that I start full time and 360 degrees around the Alps.
My favorite activities are ski mountaineering, high mountain and rock climbing.

Languages

Italian | French | English

Certificates

IVBV | UIAGM | IFMGA

Residence

Cherasco, Italy


What people are saying about Giovanni Stecca

Fabio Cirandi

5.00

September, 2021

Breithorn occidentale , a perfect day whit the Alpin guide Giovanni. The guide was very professional but at the same time friendly. The experience was perfect 👍.

Thijs

5.00

September, 2018

Let me start by saying that we had an amazing trip to Gran Paradiso and one that Jasper and I both look back on with a great feeling. We initially set out to go climbing a mountain and aim for two things: 1) climb a 4000+ mountain and 2) gain experience with mountaineering in the first place. We found the Gran Paradiso as it was advertised to be a good mountain for beginners and one that’s not overly touristy. Normally, one would take 2 days for climbing Gran Paradiso but since we had an extra day to spare we thought it’d be nice to make it a 3 day trip and climb another, but smaller, peak after Gran Paradiso. Unfortunately, once we got up to Chabot on the first day (Thursday) we realized we had to change our plans as the weather forecast for Friday wasn’t that promising and our guide, Giovanni, recommended taking it easy on Friday, traverse to Vittorio Emanuele II and summit Gran Paradiso on Saturday. Rule number one is trust your guide, and so we chose his plan. Now, nothing can be as unpredictable as the weather in the mountains as Friday (especially the morning) turned out to be a great day weather wise! Alas! Though good for traversing to the other hut. After a short, 2 hour, hike we got to Vittorio Emanuele to chill out for a bit, after which we tried on our crampons for the first time. No problem at all walking with these on! We spent the rest of the afternoon drinking espresso, eating pasta and drinking a Moretti before heading of to bed. Well rested on Saturday morning, we headed out to summit Gran Paradiso just before 5am. With stars aplenty, the first two hours, though steep and rocky, were amazing and we walked up in a big group of people. Soon however, we split up from the rest as Giovanni had decided that the Via Ferrata would be a better / nicer way to go up than over the glacier. Never having climbed a Via Ferrata before this was a big bonus and we thoroughly enjoyed hanging on some irons watching down on the valley beneath us! I guess it took about on hour before we got off the Via Ferrata and after putting on our crampons we started getting closer to the summit. Finding your rhythm, as if meditating, we soon reached the last part where we dropped our bags and poles as it turned out that we needed all fours to reach the Madonnina! With little room at the top and colds wind making our hands numb we were encouraged to not linger too long on the top. Initially in reverse, Giovanni at the end of the rope, we made our way down rather quickly. In stead of going back to Vittorio Emanuele II we now went back to Chabot which meant we had to cross a large glacier, and cross breathtaking, but somewhat dangerous, crevasses. Fortunately, Giovanni proofed to be a great guide and averted those parts that were considered more dangerous and we never felt unsafe at all. And then you get back to Chabot hut and you realize how good it is to be climbing mountains in Italy, when after 7 hours of non-stop hiking, you are well taken care of by the hut’s chef with overly delicious pasta and the obligatory cup of espresso! So, long short short, a wonderful 3 day hike in Valle d’Aosta, a great guide that learned us a lot and kept us safe, and delicious Italian food to top it off. Next year, Monte Rosa?

JJ

5.00

July, 2018

Everything was perfect. Giovanni is a fantastic guide who took care of me. Moreover, the weather was fine. Great souvenir ! Thanks a lot !


 

 

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