For English Speakers - Course: Breithorn Mountaineering Tour for Beginners (Level 1)

2 days

• 08.07.2024 - 09.07.2024
• 05.08.2024 - 06.08.2024
• 26.08.2024 - 27.08.2024
• 05.10.2024 - 06.10.2024

Please note: These course dates are held in English. A basic understanding of the English language is therefore necessary. Please find our German course dates here.

4-8 guests per Mountain Guide

(4 guests per Mountain Guide on the summit day)

Level 1

• No previous alpine experience required
• Safe alpine hiking in any terrain

Level 1

• Walking time of about 2 - 5 h
• Up to 700 hm
• 250 hm / hour

11.15 a.m. at Mammut Store Zermatt

(Train arrival 11:14 a.m. at Zermatt railway station)

Approx. 3 p.m. in Zermatt

On this training tour, you’ll be able to enjoy your first mountaineering tour safely under the careful supervision of our Mountain Guides. The following content will be delivered:

• Knots
• Using crampons and safety equipment
• Handling an ice axe
• Using a rope
• Preparing for a tour
• Any information relevant to equipment

After the course, you will be able to take part in simple alpine tours led by a mountain guide, e.g. Pollux 4,092 m, Weissmies 4,023 m, etc.

Day 1

Individual arrival in Zermatt. Welcome and information about the upcoming weekend provided by the mountain guide. The gondola will then take you to Klein Matterhorn. You go straight to the glacier in direction of Gobba di Rollin 3898 m and the training will take place in the afternoon. After this, you can enjoy a cozy get-together and a great night at the hut. (Distance: 4 km. Duration: approx. 2 hours. Ascent/Descent: 100/450 vertical meters).

Day 2

The gondola takes you up to Klein Matterhorn from where you traverse the Breithorn Plateau, a glaciated plateau of impressive dimensions. The knowledge acquired on day one regarding the use of crampons and ice axes will come in very useful on the steep ascent towards the summit. The ascent to the highest point is worthwhile in every way. In addition to that incredible feeling of having managed to reach the top of a 4,000-meter peak by yourself, you can look forward to a tremendous panoramic view of the Western Valais 4,000-meter peaks, the Mont Blanc area, the Gran Paradiso Chain with the Aosta Valley, the Po Valley all the way to the distant Bernina Group and the Bernese Alps. Congratulations on climbing this impressive 4,000-meter peak! The descent will take you to the Klein Matterhorn station and from here the train will take you back to the green pastures of the Mattertal Valley. Individual journey home. (Distance: 7 km. Duration: 5.5 hours. Ascent/Descent: 700/500 vertical meters)

From CHF 589.00 per person (Rifugio Guide del Cervino)

From CHF 607.00 per person (Gandegghütte)

Rifugio Guide del Cervino or Gandegghütte

• Guided tour and supervision by a qualified Mountain Guide
• Contribution to the travel guarantee fund (0.25% of the total amount)
• Rental equipment Glacier-Set (rope harness, crampons, ice axe)
• 15% discount on your next purchase on mammut.com
• Overnight stay with half board: 1x hut (dormitory)
  • 11.05.24 - 16.06.24 at Rifugio Guide del Cervino
  • 22.06.24 - 15.09.24 at Gandegghütte
  • 21.09.24 - 27.10.24 at Rifugio Guide del Cervino

• Travel to and from the meeting point/end point
• Hut tax for non-members of SAC/Alpenverein approx. CHF 12/night
• Transportation (mountain cable car approx. CHF 60.00 with half-fare card)
• Snacks and drinks

Click here for the general terms and conditions: AGB

Please note the material list

Is the responsibility of the participant (accident and evacuation insurance)

Our mountain guide will bring the ordered rental equipment to the agreed meeting point. The following equipment can be hired from us:

• Glacier-Set (rope harness, crampons, ice axe)

Please note that the rucksack with the equipment should not weigh more than 8 to 10 kg (crampons, ice axe, rope harness weigh around 1.5 kg).