2-Day Ascent of the Matterhorn for Advanced Climbers via Lion’s Ridge

The Matterhorn, called Monte Cervino on the Italian side, is a mountaineering classic that can be climbed from different places including Lion's Ridge. Compared to the Hörnli ridge on the Swiss side, Lion's Ridge is slightly more challenging.  

This is why 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. We can also do a preparation/assessment day starting from Cervinia.

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 begin our ascent from Breuil in the breathtaking Aosta Valley. From there, we will have a 6-hour climb to our first stop, the Carrel hut. There, we will stay for the night. The Carrel hut is located at 3835 meters, under the steep Grande Tour tower. From the hut we will then have around 5 or 6 more hours of climbing until we reach the top on the next day. 

The terrain and weather conditions make this ascent challenging. Consequently, a good fitness level and mountaineering experience is a must. Some areas will be very steep, others covered with snow and/or ice. We will need to use climbing equipment and be safe. Of course, I will be there every step of the way to assist you. I will also show you a few tricks I acquired throughout my mountaineering days!

If you want to get prepared for this trip in a different region in the Swiss Alps, I recommend you do this 3-day ascent of the Jungfrau in the Alps first.  It will give you a chance to test your skills before tackling the more challenging Lion's Ridge path to the summit of the Matterhorn. 

Of course, it is not all just going to be hard work.  This is a once in a lifetime chance to visit one of the most impressive peaks in the Alps. Not only will you see beautiful landscapes, you will also acquire a great sense of accomplishment!

Are you ready to discover one of the most stunning routes to the peak of this famous mountain in the Alps? Then join me on this 2-day ascent of the Matterhorn via Lion's Ridge.