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Zinalrothorn and Obergabelhorn 3-day alpine climb

Zinalrothorn and Obergabelhorn 3-day alpine climb
Zinalrothorn and Obergabelhorn 3-day alpine climb
Zinalrothorn and Obergabelhorn 3-day alpine climb
Zinalrothorn and Obergabelhorn 3-day alpine climb
Zinalrothorn and Obergabelhorn 3-day alpine climb

Join Hannes, a certified IFMGA mountain guide on this 3-day ascent of beautiful Zinalrothorn and Obergabelhorn, 2 of the most beautiful and challenging alpine routes in the Alps.

Private

Alps

3 Days

Jul - Sep

High

Advanced


Highlights

  • Climb two of the most iconic ridges in the Alps: the Arbengrat on the Obergabelhorn and the Rotgrat on the Zinalrothorn.
  • Experience exposed, varied alpine climbing with breathtaking views of the Matterhorn and the Valais peaks.
  • Enjoy a rewarding three-day high-mountain adventure with bivouac, glacier crossings, and classic ridge traverses.

Description

Arbengrat and Rotgrat – Two Rewarding Classics in the Valais

The Arbengrat on the Obergabelhorn is considered one of the most beautiful and demanding ridge routes in the Alps. Its elegant line combines solid rock, exposed sections, and varied climbing. Nestled in the majestic setting of the Valais Alps, the ridge offers an unforgettable experience for experienced alpinists.

The Rotgrat on the Zinalrothorn is an equally impressive route, featuring steep rock and snow passages. It is one of the most striking ridges on the Zinalrothorn and rewards climbers with spectacular views and a true alpine atmosphere. The combination of technical challenges and breathtaking scenery makes this ridge a definite highlight.

Both routes are a must for lovers of demanding alpine ridge climbs!

Price includes

  • Guiding fee

Price details

  • Services:
  • Guided tour by a statecertified mountain and ski guide
  • Rental equipment (climbing harness, helmet, crampons, ice axe)
  • Not included: lift ticket, overnight stay in a hut, mountain guide's expenses

Meeting point

At Zinal or Zermatt.

Itinerary

Day 1: Zermatt - Arben bivouac

We start from Zermatt and take the cable car to Schwarzsee, where we begin the long approach via the Staffelalp to the Arben bivouac. The bivouac is unmanned but offers basic cooking facilities. Duration: 4–5 hours; Ascent: 1,000 m; Descent: 400 m

Day 2: Obergabelhorn summit

Early in the morning, we set out for one of the most beautiful ridges in the Alps. The Arbengrat offers magnificent climbing all the way to the summit of the Obergabelhorn and rewards us with a breathtaking view of the north face of the Matterhorn. The descent is also demanding, involving rappelling and downclimbing along the northeast ridge to the Rothorn Hut. Duration: 7–9 hours; Ascent: 1,000 m; Descent: 800 m

Day 2: Zinalrothorn summit

We begin early once again, following the normal route before traversing the Trift Glacier to reach the start of the Rothorngrat. Varied and engaging climbing leads us to the “Gabel,” from where we rejoin the normal route for the final push to the summit. The descent involves some rappelling along the normal route back to the Rothorn Hut and then onward to Zermatt. Those who prefer to break up the long descent can opt to spend an additional night at the Rothorn Hut. Duration: 9–12 hours; Ascent: 1,200 m; Descent: 2,600 m

 

Details

More info

Skill and experience required: - Good acclimatization and endurance (8–10 hours, 1,250 m ascent). - Confident movement with crampons on snow and ice. - Confident climbing up to grade III.


About the guide

Guide profile image

Hannes

Mountain Guide

Languages

German | English

Certificates

IFMGA


What people are saying about Explore-Share

Man

Climbing with guide Guillaume was absolutely a highlight of my 2-week Europe vacation. Originally, we were planning on climbing in the Calanques, but the park was closed due to wind and fire danger. Guillaume chose another amazing location (Pic de Bretagne) based on my climbing abilities and preferences and kindly offered train station pick-up and hotel drop off, which I appreciated very much. The multi-pitch route we did was not only fun but also the right amount of challenge, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The communication from the team (Gauthier) was prompt and clear—highly recommend!

Maxine

Luis Silva was a great climbing guide and belayer! He taught me how to do moves that were difficult and encouraged me to try routes that were challenging for me! Because of his encouragement, I managed to complete these routes! I really enjoyed the climbs and completed 8 routes in the Sesimbra/Azoia area. The weather was perfect, no direct sun and cool enough to enjoy the climbs. Explore-Share made booking an outdoor climbing experience in Lisbon extremely easy. Luis, our guide, was fantastic, and the platform’s organization was flawless.

Valeriya

You’re simply the best!!! :))) Explore-Share made everything easy and stress-free. Will definitely use again.

Joshua

We had Léo as a guide for our day climb in Fonty. We were blessed with a knowledgeable, warm, and instructive guide. Communication with Léo and Ivan was smooth and swift. Explore-Share was excellent in arranging everything for our day climb. The communication was quick, and the platform was easy to use, making our adventure stress-free.

Cami

Patrick was a great guide. He took us on an intermediate Via Ferrata at Passo Sella. Renato was quick to respond with any outreach on the Explore-Share platform. The booking process was straightforward, and once Patrick was confirmed, all went well. It was a wonderful experience, and I’d highly recommend the platform.

 

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