Technical summits week in Chamonix (with optional Matterhorn ascent)

If mountaineering is one of your passions and you are looking to take your skills to the next level, then join me as I guide you on a week-long technical summits expedition through Chamonix, and for those who want to push themselves to the limit, an optional ascent of the world-famous Matterhorn.

Chamonix has long been regarded as a mecca for outdoor activities, especially mountaineering, and its majestic snowcapped peaks are a picture postcard of tranquility, a perfect crystallization of alpine scenery. The truly awesome Matterhorn is nestled in the legendary Alps and provides stunning views across Europe.

Meeting on the first day in Chamonix/Argentiere, we then hold a briefing and a gear check before spending the night in a hotel. The next morning we head to the first valley, where we will acclimatize and move together on different terrain.

For the subsequent 4 days we will ascend different summits, using a variety of techniques on snow and ice. These are also an opportunity to take in the beautiful sweeping views and nature of the area, as you breath in the crisp alpine air and admire at the wonder of it all.

The 7th day is when we head back to Chamonix, but this merely concludes the activity for some, as those who take up the option will stay on for 4 more days to conquer The Matterhorn (see itinerary below). This requires us to drive to Zermatt, before staying the night in the Hornli Hut, 3260 metres high.

From here we ascend to the summit, a massive 4477 metres up in the sky, a very special peak and view, before descending back down, the final day being the drive back to Chamonix.

Improve your skills and scale some of the most impressive mountains in Europe – book now so you don’t miss out!

For those who want to learn more, I offer an “Alpine Semester” 12-day mountaineering course in the Austrian Alps, here!

I also provide a 1-week intensive mountaineering course in Chamonix, here!