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Half-day hike around Matterhorn in Zermatt, Switzerland
Follow experienced mountain guide Herbert on a half-day hiking adventure around the Matterhorn and explore a beautiful area in Switzerland.
Highlights
Explore the area surrounding the gorgeous Matterhorn.
Enjoy a half-day outing in a beautiful natural environment.
Contemplate the stunning views of the Swiss Alps.
Description
Known for its characteristic pyramid shape, the Matterhorn is a mountain above the city of Zermatt in the Canton of Valais. On this hiking program, I invite you to explore this famous mountain’s surroundings.
We’ll start our hike from Schwarzsee Lake and then follow a steep path to Hirli, the eastern ridge of the Matterhorn at 2,889 meters above sea level. Afterwards, we’ll continue our hike to Hörnlihütte (3,260 meters). This mountain hut is located at the base of the Matterhorn.
From this point, we’ll catch outstanding views of the Mischabel Massif, the Monte Rosa, the Breithorn and the Weisshorn. On our way back, we’ll go through Stafelalp and the Zmutt village until we reach Zermatt.
Please, consider that this hike has a duration of around 5.30 hours and requires a very good level of fitness.
If you find this hiking program attractive, do not hesitate to send the request to book your place. I’ll be happy to guide you around this fantastic area in Switzerland.
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Meeting point Zermatt. |
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About the 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.
What people are saying about Herbert Luethi
Harry Smith
5.00
August 2020
Scott Walton
4.00
March 2020
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.
Thomas Reid
5.00
March 2018
My wife and I had an incredible day with Herbert in Zermatt. Our guide did an excellent job of adjusting the skiing to fit our ability. Would not hesitate to highly recommend Herbert.....thank you for an epic memory.
Prices per person
Group of 1 | CHF 550 each |
Group of 2 | CHF 275 each |
Group of 3 | CHF 195 each |
Group of 4 | CHF 160 each |
Group of 5 | CHF 135 each |
Group of 6 | CHF 125 each |
Group of 7 | CHF 115 each |
Group of 8 | CHF 100 each |
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Groups of up to 10 people are possible.
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The guide was very knowledgeable.