Paralpinism: Trek and paraglide from the top of Breithorn

Hike and fly from the Breithorn, a four-thousander in the Swiss Alps, towards Zermatt with Herbert, an IFMGA-certified mountain guide.

Private

Alpes

1/2 Day

Jun - Sep

High

All levels

Highlights

* Ascend a four-thousand meter mountain in the Alps!

* Get a privileged view of the Swiss Alps.

* Be one of the few to paraglide a 4,000 meter mountain.

Description

Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime! Join me to hike towards the peak of the Breithorn, Switzerland and paraglide on the way back.

The Breithorn, with an altitude of 4,164 meters, is a glaciered mountain crest with many summits. It offers one of the easiest mountaineering route for a four-thousand meter mountain and is therefore seeked by many hikers looking to get a sense of high Alpine air.

For this paragliding experience, we’ll take the cable car to Klein Matterhorn and climb for an hour and 45 minutes to the top. The ascent is not a difficult one, even if you don’t have experience. On our way down, we’ll paraglide for 40 minutes while everybody else needs to hike back down, and land in Zermatt.

Our take-off point is at the peak from the north face. If the weather is good to us, we’ll have dynamic up-winds that will take us through the ridge of the Breithorn making all other mountaineers jealous. If the weather is a bit complicated, we’ll take off 5 walking minutes lower on the south side. We’ll fly between Klein Matterhorn and Breithorn towards Zermatt.

This trip is definitely unique since not many people have been able to paraglide from a four-thousand meter peak. Are you ready to be one of the lucky few? Book your trip now. I can guarantee you’ll be fascinated by it.

If you can’t get enough of paragliding, I also offer other trips from Rothorn and from Riffelberg.

Price includes

- Guiding fee

Price details

Price does not include cablecar or train tickets. Some of the equipment items can be rented on site.

Equipment you will need to bring

Crampons

Harness

Sunglasses

Water bottle

Poles

Mountaineering boots, trousers, waterproof jacket, fleece jacket or jumper, gloves, warmhat, shirt, sunscreen, lip balm, food and personal medication.

About the guide

-Herbert

4.6

(7)

Mountain Guide

I am a nature lover who made his hobbies and passion into his profession. I possess only international recognized qualifications. As I am active in the mountains the whole year round my goal is to complement the programmes of the local organizations. My desire is to share with you my joy on the mountains, my knowledge, my experience and to make your stay in Zermatt to an unforgettable experience.

In the following pages you will find a few suggestions and ideas for your holiday in Zermatt. If my ideas or suggestions do not meet your demands, please do not hesitate to let me know what you would like to do and I will create your own personal programme. I am not only active in Zermatt but also everywhere where outdoor activities can be done. It would be a pleasure to accompany you safely and competently in the mountains.

Languages

German | French | English

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