Matterhorn Guided Ascent 3-day Trip

Meet your guide early in the morning in Chamonix for a full equipment check before heading across the border into Switzerland for a training climb on the Perrons ridge.

Starting from the Emosson Dam (1,965 m), this scenic traverse follows a spectacular ridge linking Aiguille du Vent (2,578 m) to Pointe de l’Ifala (2,651 m), continuing over Grand Perron (2,673 m) and Pointe Vouilloz (2,670 m).

Along the way, you’ll enjoy views over Lake Emosson and the Mont Blanc massif, with short climbing sections reaching up to grade 4.

This day serves as excellent preparation for the Matterhorn ascent. Return to Chamonix in the afternoon.

Transfer to Täsch, followed by a train ride to Zermatt. From there, ascend toward the Hörnlihütte (3,200 m), our base for the summit attempt.

Access is via cable car to Schwarzsee, followed by a hike up to the hut.

After settling in, enjoy dinner and rest early in preparation for the following day’s alpine start.

Accommodation: Mountain hut Meals: Dinner

An early start around 3:00 a.m. sets the tone for summit day. After breakfast, we depart the hut fully equipped and begin the ascent along the Hörnli ridge. Midway, we pass the Solvay Hut (approx. 4,000 m), an emergency shelter.

Higher up, snow conditions may require the use of crampons. Upon reaching the summit, we’ll take time for photos at the iconic cross before descending via the same route.

We’ll stop briefly at Hörnlihütte before continuing down to Schwarzsee and returning to Zermatt by cable car.

The day concludes with a well-deserved celebration in town.

Meals: Breakfast