$3,995 USD
The Matterhorn is undoubtedly one of the most iconic peaks in the Alps. Its 4,000-meter summit soars above the quaint Swiss town of Zermatt, and it is a pinnacle expedition for any mountaineer. Climbing the Matterhorn is not to be taken lightly; it is daring, dramatic, and daunting, making it one of our favorite mountains to climb.
The Hornli Ridge is the Matterhorn’s most classic climbing route, dating back to the first ascent in 1865, which marked the end of the golden age of alpinism. When compared to Mont Blanc, the terrain is vastly different. The route is rugged, rocky, and exposed, and those with a solid fitness baseline will excel at moving with efficiency and speed with the support of an IFMGA Mountain Guide.
Our three-day add-on itinerary will pull on the acclimatization achieved during your Mont Blanc climb, allowing for a quick ascent to the Hornli Hut followed by a summit attempt of the Matterhorn. Dovetailing this with a summit on Mont Blanc and the Eiger will set you up to complete the Alpine Big Three, the ultimate trilogy for any mountaineer.
- Day 1: Travel to Zermatt with your guide and ascend to the Hornli Hut. Note: This is the last day of your Mont Blanc Itinerary (Day 7)
- Day 2: Climb the Matterhorn and descend to Zermatt
- Day 3: Departure day Note: If you are doing the Alpine Big Three, this will be the first day of the Eiger Itinerary.
Our expeditions are designed to be fully inclusive, except for some services/items of a personal nature like flights, gear, insurance. Here’s a detailed list so you know what to expect
Included in the Matterhorn Add-on Climb
- IFMGA Mountain Guide at a 1:1 guide-to-client ratio
- Summit attempt of the Matterhorn via the Hornli Ridge
- All accommodations, including 1 night at the Hornli Hut and 1 night at a hotel in Zermatt.
- All meals. You will need to bring your own selection of snacks for fuel during the summit climb. We recommend a variety of your favorite snacks, enough for 2 snack breaks at 300-400 calories per break.
- All transport within the itinerary, including transport to Zermatt and back to Chamonix
- Airport transfers to the Geneva Airport (Switzerland)
- All group gear, including mountaineering tents, cooking gear, stoves, ropes, etc.
- Group first aid equipment
- Satellite phone available to clientele at $3/minute
Excluded from the Matterhorn Add-on Climb
- Flight costs
- Snacks and drinks during the expedition. You will need to bring your own selection of snacks for fuel during the summit climb. We recommend a variety of your favorite snacks, enough for 2 snack breaks at 300-400 calories per break.
- All personal climbing equipment is the responsibility of the client
- In the event of a rescue, evacuation, or early departure from the group, any rescue expenses or excess expenses above and beyond our normal trip costs, including transport, hotels, evacuation, flight changes, and gear shipping, are the responsibility of the client.
- Guide tips (customary, but optional)
- Costs incurred as a result of events beyond the control of CTSS above and beyond the normal expedition costs
- Required trip insurance policy (for trip cancellation, interruption, rescue & evacuation, medical treatment, repatriation, etc.)
