Matterhorn Week

The Matterhorn is one of the World’s most iconic peaks and a must do for every mountaineer. 

The Hornli ridge was first climbed by Edward Whymper is 1865, the Matterhorn is now climbed frequently in the summer months when the rock is dry, but it has lost none of its allure over the years, albeit served by the confortable Hornli hut (3200m) from which will we launch our ascent. 

To prepare well for the Matterhorn and having any chance of success means coming to the Alps fighting fit with good endurance and speed for going fast. With a solid physical foundation in place, the guides can work with you over the week to bring you to the level for a successful Matterhorn bid. With 1200 m of scrambling culminating at 4450 m, the World’s most iconic peak is no pushover and a massive physical and technical step up from Mont Blanc. Prepare for a 9 hour day with continuous movement and a brief 2-3 minute stop at Solvay bivouac hut on the ascent and descent for a quick drink and to eat a bar. 

Over 6 days we focus on moving efficiently up and down rocky terrain, the practice of being lowered from an anchor, ascending fixed ropes, becoming accustomed to exposure, strong acclimatization, equipment selection, nutrition, mindset and all the other little tips and tricks we have picked up over the years climbing the Matterhorn. Our last course,  a mid week 9hr round trip ascent of the 4000 m Dent de Geant was followed by a successful 8.5 hr round trip to the summit of the Matterhorn,  clearly showing the training paying off, not only to deliver a successful finale, but to give you enough margin so the experience is so much more enjoyable.

During the last Matterhorn we spent 2 nights in Torino refuge acclimatising and we climbed:

Point Lachenal
Arete Laurance
Cosmiques Ridge
Traverse of Aiguille d’Entreves
Dent de Geant 4000 m
Traverse of Aiguille Marbree
Matterhorn 4450 m

Guided days – 6

Guiding ratio is 1:2 for the training days and 1:1 on the Matterhorn

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