Express climbing on Matterhorn (4478 m) ⛰ 3 days, Switzerland

Briefly about the Express climbing on Matterhorn (4478 m)

Everyone recognizes the profile of Mount Matterhorn from the Swiss side. It is the hallmark of the region and one of the most beautiful peaks in the world.

Most people do not even allow themselves to think about the possibility of climbing this magical peak. But not you, because the peak is in your plans. It is perfectly combined as a continuation of the Mont Blanc Climb or after other peaks in the Alps.

We offer an express climbing program to climb Matterhorn in 2024 - for those who already have previous acclimatization.
To ensure the best result and maximum safety of the group, an individual Kuluar team leader will be assigned to each participant.

Make your dream come true - climb Matterhorn with KULUAR!

The nearest dates of express climbing on Matterhorn (4478m)

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Impressions during the express climbing

Overnight in a mountain hut near Matterhorn

Improve your climbing and mountaineering skills

Climb one of the most beautiful mountains - an icon of mountaineering

Why with Kuluar?

One participant - one teamleader

Individual support by a teamleader - for the greatest safety and best results.

Short programme

Three days to quickly climb one of the most iconic peaks of mountaineering

KULUAR TEAMLEADER

Experienced teamleader of the Kuluar Club, who have been in the mountain many times, will accompany the participants throughout the program.

You set the pace

The pace of movement will depend on you. We adapt to your condition and fitness

Practice your alpine skills

In an individual program, a team leader helps you recall skills, and on the first day, he or she conducts a training session on the technique required by the mountain.

EXPERIENCED CONSULTANT

The consultant has climbed many peaks and will advise you with expertise.

DATE GUARANTEE

We do not cancel or reschedule groups. If a consultant has given you the go-ahead to buy a ticket, you can buy it. We will not cancel the program through our fault

97.8% SATISFIED PARTICIPANTS

More than 25,000 participants have already gone with the Kuluar and 97.8% were satisfied. We are sure you will be too!

Booking

We have booked and paid for the Hörnli Hut overnight stay, there will be no sudden surprises

Kuluar - your life-changing mountain experience!

Plan of express climbing on Matterhorn:

day1

Zermatt - the transition to Hörnli Hut

The day starts early. Depending on whether you are joining the Matterhorn Express Climb or continuing the program after Mont Blanc, you will meet and get acquainted or move to the start point with the team leader.

Without wasting time, we take the Schwarzsee cable car to an altitude of 2500 meters and walk to the Hörnli Hut for about 3 hours. We settle in and go for a short training walk. The leader will make sure that you have sufficient skills for the climb.

In the evening, we prepare our backpacks and equipment for the night out.

day2

Climbing Matterhorn (4478 m)

Getting up around 2:00, an hour to get ready, drink tea and eat a snack, and check the equipment again. At 3:00 we start climbing. The way to the top of Matterhorn takes 4–7 hours, the descent - about the same. Be guided that the total climbing time can be 8–14 hours and depends on your pace. In the afternoon, the weather can be changeable on the mountain, so it's good to come down before the changes start.

Today, if we have time, we descend to Zermatt. If not, we spend an extra night in the Hörnli Hut.

day3

Descent to Zermatt, end of the program

We go down to the cable car and go to Zermatt, if we didn't make it yesterday. If we had time, we will walk around the city. We have a celebratory lunch, congratulations on climbing the Matterhorn! Not many people can boast of such an achievement!

Please note

How to take part in the express climbing on Matterhorn (4478 m)?

Choose the desired dates, leave an application and fill out the form
A consultant contacts you, makes sure that your skill level corresponds to the program and gives you the details for prepayment
You make an advance payment - congratulations, your place is reserved!
The consultant gives you the go-ahead, and you buy tickets to Zermatt
You take out insurance (we will help you, we will tell you) and collect equipment (we have discounts for participants in many stores)
After meeting with the team leader, you relax and get the most out of your climbing experience!
During the ascent, do not forget to make posts with the hashtag #kuluar, and upon your return, give us feedback and write a review, we will be grateful! See you in the next trekking!

Changes in the program

Depending on weather conditions, your health condition, the teamleader has the right to make changes to the route.

Documents required

To visit Switzerland, you must have a valid Schengen card or biometric passport. We will help you with visa application.

To participate in the hike, you must not have any diseases incompatible with active tourism: the list is here.

Where to go next?

Climbing Matterhorn opens up many peaks for you. After it, we recommend:

Climbing Kazbek - 5 033 m, one of the most accessible five-thousanders
Climbing Island Peak - 6 189 m, the most popular trekking peak in Nepal
Climbing Mera Peak - 6 461 m, the highest trekking peak in Nepal
Climbing Orisaba - 5 636 m, the highest volcano in North America
Climbing to Chimborazo - 6 310 m, the highest point in Ecuador and the farthest point from the center of the Earth

Required equipment

You can rent special equipment. The cost of the necessary kit will be 100 euros per program.

If you already have some of the equipment, you can rent some items in Zermatt. Tell the consultant about it, because every minute of the first day counts!

The teamleader has the right to prevent you from participating in the program if your equipment does not meet the recommended requirements on the website. Please be very responsible when choosing your equipment. Not only your health, but also the comfortable passage of the route as a whole depends on it!

When packing your backpack, put all your belongings in airtight bags to protect them from getting wet in the event of heavy precipitation.

Take the utmost care when packing your sleeping bag and all warm clothes (especially down). Dry they will keep you warm and happy even in the worst weather.

On the ascent Main things Clothing Shoes Important personal thing

Crampons for 10–12 teeth, make sure they fit your boots.
Ice axe
Harness
Helmet
4 carabiners with sockets. Preferably regular ones, not automatic ones.
Belay sling
Belay device
Backpack for 40 liters.
Sunglasses (protection factor 3-4) in a hard case
Thermos up to 1 liter.
Headlamp
Sunscreen with at least 50 units of protection

You need a backpack with a capacity of 40–50 liters.
Trekking poles are optional, but we highly recommend using them. They will relieve stress on your knees and add stability. Choose models with a snap-on attachment, they are easier to use with gloves in the cold.

Warm hat, buff
Fleece gloves
Warm mountain mittens, tops are allowed
Down jacket. You do not need a very thick one, 500–700 grams of down will be enough. You can also take an artificial filler (Primaloft), but it will be heavier.
A membrane jacket will protect you from wind and rain. It is in this jacket that we will move most of the time.
Membrane pants, preferably dumpers
A light dress for beautiful photos :)
Trekking pants
Fleece
It is advisable to have two sets of thermal underwear - active and passive. The first one you will wear on the transitions, the second one - upon arrival at Hörnli Hut
Hiking socks - 2 pairs
Change of underwear

Alpine boots for climbing. They differ from trekking boots in stiffness and the presence of wounds. Single-layer boots are also suitable.
Sneakers. For walks in Cervinia, acclimatization hikings you need good sneakers.
Sandals, flip-flops. As a changeable pair of shoes in Hörnli Hut, or shower

Personal first aid kit
Sunscreen, hygienic lipstick
Toilet paper, toothbrush, toothpaste
Documents and money packed in a sealed bag

Галерея

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The cost of the express hiking on Matterhorn: 2900€

У вартість входить:

Services of an individual team leader;
Accommodation at Hörnli Hut (1 night);
Stationary meals at the Hörnli Hut - 1 dinner, 1 breakfast;
Round-trip transportation on the Schwarzsee cable car;
Group special equipment;
Group first aid kit teamleader has;
A commemorative medal of the climb;
Organization of logistics and accommodation within the program;
*Preparation consultations: recommendations on equipment, airfare and program specifics.

У вартість не входить:

Flight and transfer to Zermatt;
Accommodation in Zermatt until the program (45-150€ per night);
Meals in Zermatt - 50-100€ per day in restaurants before the program;
Meals during the climb;
Additional, second night on the schedule of Hörnli Hut - (your accommodation and payment for the leader 153€x2);
Tipping to the leader (if he exceeded your expectations, we recommend 50€ per participant);
Personal equipment for climbing;
Obligatory climbing insurance;
All expenses that are not specified in the program (force majeure, evacuation).

The total amount of additional costs on the route depends heavily on the weather and your preferences, and will be from 500 euros.

*Please note: the consultant's task is not to select a separate flight for each participant. He gives general recommendations based on his experience and shares it. The participant is responsible for selecting and purchasing a convenient air ticket.

Payment procedure

Full payment for the program is made to the team leader on the first day of the trek in euros.

To book a place in the group, you need to make an advance payment of €1000. The details will be provided by the consultant.

In case of your refusal to participate in the program (with already booked huts) we have to withhold €40 from the prepayment for cancellation fees, regardless of the term of refusal to participate.

Important! Terms of prepayment refund in case of cancellation:

More than two weeks before the start: the prepayment is refunded or remains on the balance sheet minus the actual costs we incurred (permits, coaches, tickets for a second guide, etc.)
Less than two weeks before the start: the prepayment is kept in full and is not refundable

In case of abandonment of the route, the cost is not recalculated.

Express climbing on Matterhorn (4478 m) - 3 days, Switzerland