Zermatt 1-day guided climbing tours for beginners
Zermatt has several climbing options for beginners. Come discover them with a certified mountain guide and have a great adventure!
Private
1 Day
Jun - Sep
High
Beginner
Highlights
- Discover the wonderful climbing spots around Zermatt.
- Reach a 4,000-meter peak without too much effort.
- Choose the mountain according to your level and preferences.
Description
Although Zermatt is specially well-known for being a worldwide famous ski resort, this area in the Alps also offers endless mountain climbing options.
If you are not quite ready for big challenges in Zermatt, I can recommend tackling many other four-thousanders. One of them is the Breithorn, which is the "easiest" summit to climb around Zermatt.
The Castor and Pollux mountains are also gentle peaks. However, they involve some technical knowledge and a good fitness level.
All of them can be done in a couple of hours (no more than half a day). Please find here below 3 interesting climbing tours I am offering in Zermatt during the months of June, July, August and September.
Breithorn (4164 m)
Although its ascent must be done through an ice slope it's a non demanding climb. The round trip will take no more than 4 hours. I can guide a group of 5 people maximum. The prices are as follows:
1 person: 550 CHF;
2 persons: 280 CHF per person;
3-5 persons: 185 CHF per person.
Pollux (4091 m)
It is a beautiful medium-difficulty high tour, where we'll have to apply some rock climbing techniques to reach the summit. That is why I can take with me only 2 guests. The ascent and descent of the Pollux will take us around 5-6 hours. The prices are the following ones:
1 person: 650 CHF;
2 persons: 340 CHF per person.
Castor (4223 m)
Another intermediate tour during which we must ascend snow slopes. It has steeper sections as well as a beautiful ridge at the end of the path. The total time of this climb will be between 5 and 6 hours. I can lead a group up to 2 participants.
1 person: 680 CHF;
2 persons: 350 CHF per person.
Once you have been bitten by the mountaineering bug you can look for other bigger challenges in the region. I also offer multi-day mountain trips, such as this 2-day climb to the Weissmies, in the Saas Fee Valley.
So contact me for more information or if you need help to decide which is the most suitable option for you. I'll be happy to guide you through the beautiful mountains of Zermatt!
Price includes
Price details
- The price listed corresponds to the Breithorn option. The prices do not include cable car and mine.
- You need trekking shoes that are a little high. You also need warm clothes, gloves, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, small snacks, a little water, a small rain jacket, one or 2 walking poles, a harness, and crampons suitable for shoes. Tell me what time you can be at the start of the cable cars going up to Klein Matterhorn, which will be our meeting place and time.
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About the guide
Sylvain
Mountain Guide
Ever since I was born in 1977, I was motivated by a force of freedom. As an adolescent I sought to plunge deep into myself; to know and find myself. I found an answer in the wide open spaces, deserts, journeys and bike rides across thousands of kilometers that nature offers.
Nature is a way to connect with oneself, others and the 'rest'. Sharing these amazing experiences makes them so deep that they defy the very mountains, as we vibrate with a real and powerful energy. Through flora and fauna, through plain and summit: nature teaches and shows us the way.
I live at Jura Neuchâtel. I am married and a father of two small children. I have also been responsible for mountaineering camp and have received a "J + S" recognition (Youth and Sports). I will happily guide you across these mountains.
Languages
Italian | French | English
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.
Valeriya
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Joshua
We had Léo as a guide for our day climb in Fonty. We were blessed with a knowledgeable, warm, and instructive guide. Communication with Léo and Ivan was smooth and swift. Explore-Share was excellent in arranging everything for our day climb. The communication was quick, and the platform was easy to use, making our adventure stress-free.
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