The day before – Welcome in Saint-Gervais
Meet at 6:30 p.m. at the guides’ office. Meet your guide and attend the briefing.
Day 1 – Hörnli Hut (3260 m)
Drive to Täsch in Switzerland, then transfer by train or taxi to Zermatt.
Take the cable car up to Schwarzsee (2500 m), then a 2-hour approach hike to the Hörnli Hut (3260 m).
Overnight at the hut.
Day 2 – Matterhorn ascent (4478 m)
Night departure. First vertical wall with fixed ropes immediately upon leaving the hut.
Continuous progress along the Hörnli Ridge: climbing, rock steps, fixed ropes, snow sections, and sharp ridges.
Summit of the Matterhorn (4478 m) after 4 to 6 hours of ascent.
Descent via the same route in 4 to 6 hours, then return to Schwarzsee.
The guides may adjust the program based on weather conditions, mountain conditions, and participants’ skill levels.
The Matterhorn, with its isolated pyramidal shape, is considered one of the most beautiful mountains in the world. Its ascent via the Hörnli Ridge from Zermatt is a major objective for any experienced mountaineer.
Right from the hut, challenges appear: steep rock steps, 4th-degree climbing, fixed ropes, sharp ridges, snow and ice slopes… The effort is sustained and continuous, both ascending and descending, all above 4000 m altitude.
This demanding ascent requires excellent physical condition and solid mountaineering experience. In return, it offers a unique adventure on one of the most photogenic summits in the Alps, with spectacular views over Valais, the Monte Rosa, and the entire Swiss and Italian Alps.
Departures every day from early July to mid-September, depending on conditions.
Directly on our website or using the dated and signed registration form, accompanied by a 40% deposit and any optional insurance fees. The balance must be paid 60 days before departure.
Maximum 1 person per guide. You will be led by a mountain guide or a certified guide-in-training.
Have excellent physical condition and experience with crampon use on PD–AD climbs between 3500 and 4000 m. Basic climbing skills are required. This is a sustained ridge climb requiring solid mountaineering experience. Thorough preparation is essential for this ascent, which is intended for very fit individuals. You may be walking for up to around 12 hours per day, so prepare with long-duration cardio training. Endurance sports: cycling, running.
And don’t forget that for 2 days you will be hiking with an 8-kilogram backpack, which significantly increases the effort required, so during your training outings make sure to walk with this additional weight.
You will be traveling on a high-mountain route and must be aware of the hazards associated with this activity (crevasses, serac fall, rockfall, avalanches, very low temperatures). We are available to answer any questions you may have.
€2650 per person
The price includes
The price does not include
Repatriation
Having “assistance–repatriation” insurance is mandatory to take part in our trips: it must cover you in high mountains for search and rescue by helicopter. If you do not have “assistance–repatriation” insurance, we can provide one at a rate of €5/day.
Cancellation
We also offer optional “cancellation” insurance at a rate of €12/day. This insurance does not take into account the sporting nature of our trips. It must be purchased at the time of registration to take effect.
As a reminder, cancellation insurance covers you from the moment you register until the start of your trip if something happens and you cannot attend. We apply cancellation fees as specified on our registration form and in our terms of sale. These fees may be reimbursed by the cancellation insurance if your reason for cancelling is covered.
If you pay by credit card, feel free to check the insurance included with it.
As a reminder, in the event of cancellation you must file your claim with the insurer within 5 days of the accident or reason for cancelling, otherwise it will not be valid (then check whether the reason for cancellation is covered).
Insurance fees are non-refundable.
Technical equipment
Technical equipment is available for rent from our partners:
For Saint Gervais : blanc-sport-saintgervais.com/ www.unlimited-saintgervais.com,
For les Contamines : www.intersport-lescontamines.com/
Clothing
Essential accessories
Feel free to contact us if you need advice on physical preparation, gear selection, or organizing your trip.
You will meet the guides the day before departure at the Saint-Gervais Guides Office (43 rue du Mont Blanc, 74170 Saint-Gervais), located inside the tourist office in the village center, at 6:30 p.m. Please let us know if you cannot attend; the briefing can be done by phone.
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