Climbing the Matterhorn

The very idea of climbing the Matterhorn draws in our imagination a majestic peak. The Matterhorn is considered one of the most popular mountains in the world. Especially because of its special shape.

Mattehorn is located on the border of Italy and Switzerland. More specifically, in the heart of the majestic Alps. On the Swiss side, at the very foot of Mattehorn is one of the most popular nearby resorts - the village of Zermatt. From this place offers a truly impressive view of the majestic mountain. From here begins the ascent of the Matterhorn from Switzerland.

Physical training and experience:

For successful completion of all stages of the program, it is necessary to have good physical training. Preliminary training is welcome and will make climbing easier. Be prepared to climb for 10-12 hours with a small backpack weighing about 5 kg with a climb of up to 1500m.

Experience of technically simple ascents of 2A-2B hp; experience of ascents or mountain hikes to altitudes of 3500 meters and above; Experience climbing in mountain shoes on rocks; Experience climbing in cats on rocks; Experience of overcoming ice slopes of steepness of 25°-35°.

The Matterhorn climbing program on the Hurnley crest

Day 1. Participants' arrival. The most convenient airport for arrival is in Geneva. Alternatively, consider the airports of Milan and Turin. Then transfer to Courmayeur. Dinner and briefing. Accommodation in hotel/hotel/apartments

Day 2. Preparation for upcoming climbs, acclimatization and fitting of equipment. In the morning, a guide. Equipment checks, formalities. Transfer to the Skyway cable car. Climb to the Turino hut (3375m). Next, access to the glacier and ascent to the small rock top of the Aigui d’Entreves (Aiguille d’Entreves, 3600 m). From the top in good weather offers a wonderful view of Mont Blanc. Descent to Courmayor.

Total walking time: 4-5 hours Gaining altitude on foot: 575 m. Elevation on foot: 575m.

Day 3. Acclimatization exit and classes near the hut "Guide del Cervino" (3489 m). Transfer to the Valtournenche valley to the foot of the Matterhorn town of Breuil-Cervinia. From here on the cable car to the upper station "Plato Rosa". The cabin is a 5-minute walk from the cable car. After accommodation in the hut acclimatization exit up to 3900 m. Preparation for next day. Night in a mountain hut.

Total walking time: 3-4 hours Gaining height on foot: 411 m. Elevation on foot: 411m.

Day 4. Climbing to Breithorn (4146m). Descent and return to Courmayor. Training day before the main ascent of the Matterhorn. Early exit and ascent to Brighthorn on the eastern crest (semitraverse of the array). A technically interesting ascent as close as possible to the conditions of the Matterhorn ascent will allow you to test your capabilities and prepare for the main goal of the program as effectively as possible. Descent to the hut and then on the cable car down to Cervinho. Transfer to Courmayor.

Total walking time: 6-7 hours Gaining altitude on foot: 775 m. Elevation on foot: 675m.

Day 5. Rest day. It can also be used as a backup day in case of bad weather and unforeseen circumstances.

Day 6. Moving to Zermatt and moving to Hurnley's hut. After breakfast, transfer to Zermatt (Zermatt, Switzerland), from where we will climb by cable car to Schwarzsee station (Schwarzsee, 2552 m). Here will begin our pedestrian part of the way to the hut Hörnlihütte (Hörnlihütte, 3260m). Night in a mountain hut.

Total walking time of the way: 2-3 hours. Gaining altitude on foot: 708m. Altitude drop on foot:-

Day 7. Climbing the Matterhorn (4478m). Descent to Zermatt. The most important and difficult day of the program. We go out at five hurrahs, in fact in the dark, and immediately on the difficult rocks up. Difficult and complex ridge, in places on the rocks can lie snow. However, the most problematic part of the climb is the summit tower. It is very important to correctly calculate the forces, because after the top there will be no less long descent down. Back to the cabin. Hurnley a short rest and further down to Zermatt. Transfer to Courmayor.

Total walking time: 10-12 hours

Gaining altitude on foot: 1218m. Height drop on foot: 1926m.

Day 8. Transfer to Geneva. Departure.

Tour dates:

• July 6, 2024 - July 13, 2024
• 13 July 2024 - 20 July 2024
• 20 July 2024 - 27 July 2024
• 27 July 2024 - 3 August 2024
• August 3, 2024 - August 10, 2024
• 10 August 2024 - 17 August 2024
• 17 August 2024 - 24 August 2024
• 24 August 2024 - 31 August 2024
• 31 August 2024 - 7 September 2024
• September 7, 2024 - September 14, 2024

• Services of a certified mountain or mountaineering guide
• All its programme-related costs
• Meeting in Courmayor
• All ground crossings under the program
• Accommodation in mountain huts
• Meals (breakfast + dinner) in mountain huts
• Cable cars