PROGRAM
A majestic and complete itinerary that combines two ascents of the Matterhorn, the Lion Ridge and the Hörnli Ridge. An awesome and unforgettable 3-days mountaineering experience.
GROUP DEPARTURES
Difference in altitude: 1,028 m
Ascent time: 4 hours
Meeting point: Cervinia for equipment check and a short briefing with the Guide
We take 4WD cars to the Duca degli Abruzzi Hut (2,802 m). From here, the route winds its way up a series of slabs until Colle del Leone, where the final climb towards the summit begins. After a few challenging stretches, we’ll reach the Carrel Hut (3,830 m), where we’ll spend the night and gather our strength for the following day’s demanding ascent.
Difference in altitude: 1,028 m
Ascent time: 4 hours
Meeting point: Cervinia for equipment check and a short briefing with the Guide
We take 4WD cars to the Duca degli Abruzzi Hut (2,802 m). From here, the route winds its way up a series of slabs until Colle del Leone, where the final climb towards the summit begins. After a few challenging stretches, we’ll reach the Carrel Hut (3,830 m), where we’ll spend the night and gather our strength for the following day’s demanding ascent.
Difference in altitude: 650 m
Traverse itinerary time: 8-10 hours
We set out from the hut around 4:30 am. The itinerary is intense and challenging all the way to Pic Tyndall. Another series of unique stretches, like the Enjambée and the Jordan Ladder, lead us to the summit. Our route continues over steep and exposed terrain, and remains physically exerting and technically demanding until we reach the Hörnli Hut, where a nice meal and some well-deserved rest await us.
Difference in altitude: 650 m
Traverse itinerary time: 8-10 hours
We set out from the hut around 4:30 am. The itinerary is intense and challenging all the way to Pic Tyndall. Another series of unique stretches, like the Enjambée and the Jordan Ladder, lead us to the summit. Our route continues over steep and exposed terrain, and remains physically exerting and technically demanding until we reach the Hörnli Hut, where a nice meal and some well-deserved rest await us.
Drop: 200 m
Ascent/descent time: 2-3 hours
When we’re ready, we leave the cosy Hörnli Hut and head towards the Furggen Glacier, where a pleasant traverse will take us to the Theodul Hut, in time to catch the cable car back to Cervinia.
Drop: 200 m
Ascent/descent time: 2-3 hours
When we’re ready, we leave the cosy Hörnli Hut and head towards the Furggen Glacier, where a pleasant traverse will take us to the Theodul Hut, in time to catch the cable car back to Cervinia.
DETAILS
RATES
- the assistance of a UIAGM/IFMGA certified Mountain Guide
- liability insurance
- booking assistance service (including assistance for refuges and lifts reservation)
The rate does not include
- research and rescue insurance with UVGAM coverage (recommended): €5 per person for 3 days
- the hiring of any personal equipment (harness, ice axe, crampons and helmet): €30/day per person while supplies last
- the Mountain Guide’s expenses (lifts, transfers, meals and accommodation)
- transfers, meals and accommodation
- transfers 4WD taxi cars €80-120 return ticket, depending on the number of passengers;
Great St. Bernard tunnel €44.6 round trip, parking in Tasch, train from Tasch to Zermatt return ticket 10 CHF per person - accommodation in mountain huts: €15 per person at Carrel Hut (accommodation only); €150 per person at Hörnlihutte for half-board, beverages not included
- lifts: Zermatt-Schwarzsee cableway return ticket €25 per person; cableway from Plateau Rosa to Cervinia one-way ticket €10.50 per person
- anything that is not mentioned under "The rate includes"
