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Matterhorn Preparation Climb on Breithorn

Matterhorn Preparation Climb on Breithorn
Breithorn ascent - Matterhorn preparation
Breithorn ascent - Matterhorn preparation
Breithorn ascent - Matterhorn preparation
Breithorn ascent - Matterhorn preparation

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

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

Matterhorn Express in Zermatt (6.30 am)

Equipment you will need to bring

Warm clothes, hat, gloves, mountain boots.


FAQs

What are some recommended accommodations near our adventure location?

We understand that finding the perfect place to stay is an essential part of your adventure experience. To help you with this, we’ve curated a list of three highly recommended hotels that offer comfort, convenience, and a touch of local charm. These accommodations are well-suited for adventurers looking to relax and rejuvenate after an exciting day of exploration
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About the guide

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Guy Robert

4.7

(37)

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 Explore-Share

Man

Climbing with guide Guillaume was absolutely a highlight of my 2-week Europe vacation. Originally, we were planning on climbing in the Calanques, but the park was closed due to wind and fire danger. Guillaume chose another amazing location (Pic de Bretagne) based on my climbing abilities and preferences and kindly offered train station pick-up and hotel drop off, which I appreciated very much. The multi-pitch route we did was not only fun but also the right amount of challenge, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The communication from the team (Gauthier) was prompt and clear—highly recommend!

Maxine

Luis Silva was a great climbing guide and belayer! He taught me how to do moves that were difficult and encouraged me to try routes that were challenging for me! Because of his encouragement, I managed to complete these routes! I really enjoyed the climbs and completed 8 routes in the Sesimbra/Azoia area. The weather was perfect, no direct sun and cool enough to enjoy the climbs. Explore-Share made booking an outdoor climbing experience in Lisbon extremely easy. Luis, our guide, was fantastic, and the platform’s organization was flawless.

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