3-day Matterhorn climb via Hornli ridge with preparation in Breithorn, Swiss Alps

The climbing season for Matterhorn begins around July 1st with the opening of the hut. Typically, the most favorable conditions are from mid-July to early September.

If you're driving, you'll need to park in Täsch, which is approximately 5 kilometers (3 miles) from Zermatt. From Täsch, you can take a train (departing every 15 minutes) or a taxi to reach the village.

If you're flying, you'll most likely arrive at either Geneva or Zurich airports. From there, you can take a train that typically takes 3 to 4 hours to reach Zermatt.

The payment you make here covers my guiding fee.

Beyond that, you'l have to pay on site the mountain hut accommodation on Matterhorn (approximately 150 CHF per person) and lift fees.

Should you need equipment rental, shops in Zermatt offer convenient options.

Opting for the 3-day option, which includes a preparation and assessment climb on Breithorn, is highly recommended to enhance the likelihood of summiting Matterhorn. This allows for the evaluation of your climbing abilities and the opportunity to practice various techniques together before embarking on the Matterhorn ascent.

While climbing Matterhorn is renowned as one of the quintessential adventures in the Alps, it's important to acknowledge its demanding nature as an alpine tour. Successfully reaching the summit necessitates adequate acclimatization, training, and endurance. Spending several days in Zermatt or nearby huts at an elevation of 3000 meters beforehand is essential for effective acclimatization.

The guide-client ratio for Matterhorn climbs is strictly 1:1, meaning one mountain guide can guide only one client during the ascent.

If you're intending to climb with someone else, I can liaise with a colleague and check the possibility of arranging an additional guide to accommodate both of you.

Necessary gear comprises basic mountaineering and climbing equipment, such as mountaineering boots, ice axe, crampons, helmet, harness, and more. These items are available for rental at various shops in Zermatt. Following your booking, I will provide you with a detailed gear list.

It is advisable to secure your booking as soon as possible. Due to high demand for Matterhorn climbs during the summer season, my availability is limited, and slots tend to fill up quickly.