Highlight - Tour 1

Tour Highlights

• Guided Matterhorn ascent via Hörnli Ridge from Zermatt

• No waiting in line thanks to a deliberately late start – more safety and calm

• Hotel accommodation in Zermatt – no crowded mountain hut

• Bike descent included – a sporty and fun return after the climb

• 1:1 guiding by a certified IFMGA mountain guide

• Fully organized tour – no additional planning needed

Dates and Duration

Season: July to September (depending on conditions)
Duration: 2 days

Day 1: Arrival in Zermatt, gear check, meet your guide, overnight stay in hotel
Day 2: Matterhorn climb from Schwarzsee, return by evening

Tour Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival and Preparation

You arrive in Zermatt in the afternoon and we check into the hotel together. A detailed gear check ensures everything is ready – equipment, weather, conditions, and tour plan. We enjoy a relaxed dinner together before you rest in your room. A quiet night in a hotel instead of a mountain hut gives you the focus and energy needed for the summit day.

Day 2 – Ascent from Schwarzsee

At 08:00 we take the first cable car to Schwarzsee. Your bike travels with us and will be waiting for the descent. We climb the Hörnli Ridge, gaining around 1,400 vertical meters – technical climbing up to grade III, combined with stunning views and full concentration. The summit of the Matterhorn (4478 m) is our goal – and the moment on top will be unforgettable. Chances are, we’ll have the summit all to ourselves. We descend via the same route, then return to Zermatt by mountain bike – a fast and fun finish to a big day.

Requirements

To join the Matterhorn climb, you should meet the following requirements:

• Excellent physical fitness for about 1,400 vertical meters of ascent and descent

• Rock climbing experience up to grade III

• Confident crampon use, sure-footedness, and a head for heights

Recommended Preparation Tours

To increase your chances of success and enjoyment, I recommend one or more alpine preparation tours for acclimatization and technical readiness. Also, train downclimbing in mixed terrain.

• Riffelhorn – perfect for practicing rock climbing technique

• Rimpfischhorn – ideal for acclimatization and mixed climbing

These tours prepare you optimally for the demands of the Hörnli Ridge.

Price

CHF 1,450 for one guest

Included in the price

• 1:1 private guiding by a certified IFMGA mountain guide

• Full organization of the Matterhorn tour, including technical gear

Not included

• Guide’s expenses (travel, cable car, hotel incl. half-board)

• Guest’s personal expenses

Climb the Matterhorn without stress – with comfort to the summit

A Matterhorn ascent is more than just a summit – it’s a personal high-level alpine experience. No rush, no compromises. Instead of mass tourism, you get a tailor-made, carefully planned tour with a focus on safety, comfort, and success.

Request your preferred date now – I look forward to guiding you to the summit!