The
Matterhorn is probably the most recognised mountain
in the world, due to its unique triangular shape. The
mountain is fairly difficult to ascend by any route,
and was one of the last Alpine 4000ers to be climbed.
The classic routes up the mountain are the Hörnli
Aréte from Zermatt, and Lion Ridge from Cervinia.
Sun
Travel
to Chamonix, course briefing
Mon
Day
route ascending multi-pitch climb
Tue
Day
route & ascend to mountain hut
Wed
Alpine
start for route, Dent du Geant
Thu
Travel
to Matterhorn & stay in hut
Fri
Summit
Matterhorn, and descend
Sat
Breakfast,
check out and depart
For
the full itinerary of this course on the
main website, please click
here.
Course Dates Matterhorn Week
[ 1 ] 6 - 12 Jul 2025
[ 2 ] 13 - 19 Jul 2025
[ 2 ] 20 - 26 Jul 2025
[ 2 ] 27 Jul - 2 Aug 2025
[ 2 ] 3 - 9 Aug 2025
[ 2 ] 10 - 16 Aug 2025
[ 0 ] 17 - 23 Aug 2025
[ 2 ] 24 - 30 Aug 2025
[ 2 ] 31 Aug - 6 Sep 2025
Course
spaces
The numbers in brackets next to each course date
indicate the remaining spaces. Please contact us
of you require more spaces, as often we can release
extra places, subject to availability.
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podcast
Climb the Matterhorn
If you've ever wondered what it is like to
attempt the Matterhorn, the skills required,
and the suggested training for this peak,
then this podcast answers it all...
5
full days mountain guiding
7
days holiday in total,
Sun - Sat
Standard
Course Inclusions: 1) IFMGA Mountain Guide
for five days, 2) Chamonix course hosts for logistics
& briefings, 3) Self-catered accommodation in Chamonix
(inc. beddings & towels), 4) Pre course information
booklet, 5) Equipment discount voucher for UK shops,
6) Free 36 page technical Course Instruction Booklet,
7) Road transport in Chamonix valley and to / from Tasch
/ Cervinia, 8) Car parking fees in Tasch / Cervinia,
9) One night half board in mountain hut on Matterhorn
(inc. costs for guides) in the Carrel / equivalent budget
applied to Hornli booking, 10) Evening technical instruction
/ briefing sessions in Chamonix.
Exclusions:
1) Travel to and from Chamonix, 2) Equipment hire, 3)
Personal laundry, telephone calls, lunches, evening
meals in valley, & any purchases in mountain huts
/ hotels / restaurants, 4) Cable cars and uplift (train, taxi,
4x4 etc) for you and your guide (when required) in Chamonix and Zermatt / Cervinia, 5) Optional second night in a mountain hut
on the training days, on a half board basis for you
and your guide, 6) If you / guide opt to climb via the
Hornli, there is a c.£190 suppliment paid at the hut (click for Hornli costs), 7) Sunday pre-dinner drinks & Friday celebratory
meal & drinks, 8) Activities insurance, & excess
baggage charges.
Notes:
The scheduled standard course assumes 1:2 guiding for
the first 3 days. Note that is there is just one person
on a course, less 1:1 guiding days can be offered, however
accommodation will be provided for the whole week, and
guiding options and locations will be discussed with you
within the budget paid.
1:1
upgrade: Have you thought of upgrading to a
1:1 course throughout? Some clients prefer this strategy
to provide even more flexibility during the week, and
to allow them to move on all routes, at a more tailored
pace. One key advantage is that the Matterhorn itself
could even be climbed over a three day period, with two
nights in huts on the mountain (n.b. only one night is
included as per inclusions above). The 1:1 guiding ratio
for the five days, with the same other inclusions as the
standard course, costs £3695.
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