2-Day Ascent of the Matterhorn for Advanced Climbers via Hörnli Ridge
Join IFMGA/UIAGM certified mountain guide Martin on a 2-day ascent of the Matterhorn via Hornli Ridge in the Swiss Alps!
Private
2 Days
Jun - Sep
High
Advanced
Description
The renowned Matterhorn is one of the most famous mountains in the Alps and has many routes that lead to its peak, including the stunning Hörnli Ridge. Of course, this mountain is famous for a reason and demands its respect.
I always suggest my guests to go for a 3-day program to ascend Matterhorn, including a preparation/assessment day on Breithorn ridge. This increases dramatically the chances of summiting Matterhorn.
In order to go on the 2-day ascent, you need to be very well acclimatized and trained, and have a solid experience in mountaineering and rock climbing. Besides good fitness and proper acclimatization, you should have experience in being guided on a short rope and climbing easy rocky terrain with crampons.
We will meet on day 1 on Hornli hut. You can get there starting from Zermatt at an altitude of 1608 meters. From there, you'll take a cable car to Schwarzsee (Black Lake) at 3266 meters, and continue by foot for two hours until Hörnli hut, where we will meet. The hut has recently been renovated and is at the base of the peak of the Matterhorn. On the afternoon of this day we will check the start of the route and do a short practice there (30 minutes).
The next day, we will rise at 4 am and then set off on our ascent to the summit. We will need to walk 5 minutes to the start of the Hörnli Ridge, and from there, 4-5 hours to the peak.
Climbing the Matterhorn is no easy task. It is important that you have prior climbing experience and that you have a good fitness level! If you prefer to get prepared for this ascent in other peaks, I also recommend this 3-day ascent of the Jungfrau or 1-day ascent of Dent Du Geant to help you acclimatize. Of course, I will be there every step of the way to assist you and show you the ropes. The reward of the climb will be a great sense of accomplishment, and some truly stunning sights!
Are you ready for a unique challenge to the top of the famous Matterhorn? Then book your place now and join me on this 2-day ascent via the Hörnli Ridge!
Price includes
- Guiding fee
Price details
- The listed price is per person and only includes the guiding fee. Additionally, the client must consider the cost for huts, food, drinks, and transportation during the tour, for the guide and themselves.
FAQs
How experienced and trained do I need to be to go for a 2-day ascent to Matterhorn?
In order to go on the 2-day ascent, you need to be very well acclimatized and trained, and have a solid experience in mountaineering and rock climbing. Besides good fitness and proper acclimatization, you should have experience in being guided on a short rope and climbing easy rocky terrain with crampons.
I always suggest my guests to go for a 3-day program to ascend Matterhorn, including a preparation/assessment day on Breithorn ridge. This increases dramatically the chances of summiting Matterhorn: https://www.explore-share.com/trip/3-day-matterhorn-ascent-training-breithorn/
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