Matterhorn Preparation Climb on Breithorn
Join IFMGA certified guide, Guy, on this 1-day Breithorn ascent and train your technical climbing skills to prepare for other, more challenging climbs such as the famous Matterhorn. Enjoy an exciting mountaineering adventure in the Alps!
Private
Alps
1 Day
Jun - Sep
High
Intermediate
Highlights
- Join a technical climbing program to prepare for more challenging climbs.
- Train your climbing skills on glacier, rocky and snow terrain.
- Reach the summit of three 4,000-meter peaks in the Alps.
Description
This Breithorn Half Traverse Route is the perfect preparation for the 2-day Matterhorn guided climb. Join me on this 1-day program, departing from Zermatt.
Given than this particular program is more technical than the Normal Route, it is ideal preparation for the ascent to the Matterhorn. The program covers the different technical skills necessary for the Matterhorn ascent:
Walking on a crevassed glacier
Walking on exposed rocky ridges (on mountaineering boots or in crampons, depending on the conditions)
Walking on snow ridges (sometimes 'knife ridges' depending on the conditions).
I will assess each guest's ability and skills. Then, we will summit three 4000ers! We will ascend the East Breithorn peak, the Central Breithorn peak, and the West Breithorn peak.
The itinerary lasts between 4 and 5 hours. To start the program, I will meet you at Matterhorn Express in Zermatt around 6.30 am. The goal is to be ready for the first lift.
Ready for this Matterhorn Preparation Climb on Breithorn? Then contact me and join me this season! And don't forget to book your place on the Matterhorn guided climb via the Hornli Ridge to go for the complete adventure.
Price includes
- Guiding fee
Price details
- Lift tickets are not included. If you are a "demi tariff" holder, you can get discounts on the cable cars.
Itinerary
Day 1: Breithorn traverse
6.30 am: meeting at Matterhorn Express in Zermatt (time to be confirmed according to the moment of the year)
7.30 am: Beginning of the program at Klein Matterhorn
12.30 pm: Klein Matterhorn
2 pm: Descend to the Matterhorn Express in Zermatt
Details
More info
If you have "demi tariff" which gives you 50% discount on all trains in Switzerland, then you can also get the discount on the cable cars as well.
Meeting point
Equipment you will need to bring
Crampons
Ice axe
Harness
Helmet
Sunglasses
Warm clothes, hat, gloves, mountain boots.
FAQs
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About the guide
Guy Robert
4.9
(32)
Mountain Guide
I am a mountain guide and ski instructor based in Verbier, Switzerland.
During the summer, I enjoy very much bringing my friends and clients on the 4000 meters of the Alps and do some rock climbing in high altitude. During the winter and spring, I love going freeride skiing, ski touring and guide on the ice falls. I'll be happy to be your guide and share wonderful mountain experiences with you. Feel free to have a look at some of my programs and get in touch with me if you are interested by one of them.
Languages
Italian | German | French | English
Certificates
SBV | IVBV | UIAGM | IFMGA
What people are saying about this trip
Ryan
Breithorn half traverse is known as the training route for the Matterhorn ascent. Breithorn is also known to have one of the easiest route for 4000m summit. Then is Breithorn just a supporting role for Matterhorn? My answer is “NO”. Breithorn half traverse has many different aspects of mountaineering: hiking in the snow fields, ascent on the snow slope, rock climbing, snow ridge, and of course the exceptional view. Breithorn half traverse is definitely worth trying not only for training but also for your “main dish”.
Chanel
It was a really great tour - thanks to guy for the amazing experience.
Eric
Jay
He is the best guide and supporter! He made me concentrate and focus on the rock climbing. It was really exciting anf very fun.
Michael
Learned allot. Had a hard time with my fitness and balance. Guy wisely said I wasn’t ready. Next year I’ll be ready.
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