Details
Trip Duration
2 days
Mountain Range
Alps
People per Guide
1 person
Trip Level
Sustained
Offer Period
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Type of Trip
Private
Climbing Mount Matterhorn is always a great pleasure for me. Join me on this 2-day adventure to the top of the most iconic and beautiful mountain in the Swiss Alps.
The Matterhorn (4,478 m) is a huge pyramidal peak in the Alps, standing on the border between Switzerland and Italy. It has four steep faces surrounded by glaciers, and can be ascended through two different routes:
- From Switzerland: starting from Zermatt, via the Hornli ridge (staying at Hornli hut – 3260m).
- From Italy: starting from Breuil-Cervinia, going via Lion’s rigde (staying at rifugio Carrel – 3829m).
We can also do a traverse from one side to the other.
The Matterhorn is one of my favorite spots in the Alps. It has inspired many of my dreams. I really enjoy bringing friends and clients to this mountain and also contemplating the beautiful views when going up and from the summit.
This is a mixed and demanding ascent. It requires a very good fitness level, having previous mountaineering experience and acclimatization. We can spend one or several days together before going for the Matterhorn summit in order to train and get acclimatized.
The whole ascent will take 2 days. During the first one, we will walk up to the refuge. Then, on the second one, we will try to reach the summit and go back to our starting point.
Starting from Breuil Cervinia, we can do the first part of the ascent by car, up to Rifugio Orionde (2802m). This can save us a little bit of energy for the following parts.
It is important to mention that the program will be discussed and organized together. The path we will take will depend on your wishes, your level, the experience you have and also the weather and snow conditions.
If you wish to get prepared and spend some more days in the mountains with me, I recommend you to have a look at my Matterhorn 7-day guided climbing tour.
Please note that Matterhorn is not suitable for beginners. Previous mountaineering experience (including technical skills) is required.
Is Matterhorn on your bucket list? If so, please get in touch with me and let’s discuss it together. It will be my pleasure to take you up there!
Price per person
Price includes
- Guiding fee
What happens if I need to cancel the trip?
If you decide to cancel, you’ll get a 100% refund (minus fees) if the cancellation is notified up to 60 days before the start of the tour, a 75% refund (minus fees) if you cancel between 59 and 30 days before the start of the tour, and a 50% refund if you cancel between 29 and 21 days before the start of the tour. If you cancel less than 21 days before the first day of the tour, you won’t receive a refund.
Take into account, however, that if accommodation, flights or transfers were included in the trip you booked, then a different policy may apply as the guide will be bound by the provider’s cancellation policy.
What happens if the guide cancels the trip because of bad weather/unsuitable conditions?
If bad weather or unsuitable conditions force the guide to cancel the trip, he or she will: a) propose a similar activity at a different place where conditions are better, or b) propose to postpone the activity until a later date, or c) cancel. If you refuse option a), our cancellation policy will apply. Please note, however, that the call to cancel a trip due to bad weather can only be made by the guide (not the client).
What happens if the guide doesn’t show up or cancels for personal reasons?
If the guide cancels for reason of injury or other, you will get a 100% refund on your trip.
Other details
Equipment list :
- Harness
- Helmet
- Classic Crampons
- Classic ice axe
I can rent you the above item if you need
- Mountain boots
- Sun glasses
- Backpack (30 lt)
- Daisy chain or longe
- 2 screw carabiners
- 2 pairs of gloves (light and warm)
In case of bad weather, we will try to move the trip to another area or date if possible, or we will refund you.
About the Guide
Founded in 2013 by Elis Martis and Silvia Pergami, PEAKSHUNTER is a team of IFMGA-certified mountain guides.
Although we all have different backgrounds and experiences, we share the same goals and projects and, more than anything, love our job and share a deep passion for the mountains.
We strive to guarantee unparalleled experiences for our clients and are constantly on the lookout for new adventures. We want to provide you with intense emotions and want to be there to share them with you. We feel we've done our job when there are big, cheesy smiles on everybody's faces at the end of the day.
We love to make your dreams come true! Determination and passion are our guiding principles and we hope to pass them on to you. We want to build strong, long-lasting relationship with our clients, based on the respect we feel for everyone who joins us in the exploration of this striking vertical world.
Alberto, Alessandro, Claudio, Maurizio, Claudio, Jacopo, Giovanni, Elis e Silvia
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