Breithorn ascent

Station Matterhorn Glacier Paradise (Klein Matterhorn) - Glacier crossing - Ascent to the Breithorn summit - Descent and glacier crossing - Station Matterhorn Glacier Paradise (Klein Matterhorn)

We recommend possibly booking a local mountain guide for this route.

Our recommendation:

• Mountaineering boots suitable for crampons
• Climbing harness
• Crampons
• 1 ski pole
• Warm, weatherproof clothing
• Warm gloves and hat
• Sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
• Thermos bottle approx. 1 liter
• Snacks (energy-rich food such as chocolate, dried fruits, glucose tablets, etc.)
• Backpack

Important! Requirement: Good physical fitness

We recommend a guided tour with a local mountain guide.
Additional information and mountain guide referral: www.zermatters.ch

Crampons, climbing harness, and possibly a helmet can be rented at various sports shops in the village.

• Plan every mountain tour carefully and adapt it to your own conditions as well as to the weather and season.
• The weather can change quickly in the mountains. Therefore, take appropriate clothing, enough provisions, and water. In case of uncertain weather, turn back in time.
• Inform someone about the tour and, if possible, never go alone.
• Do not leave marked paths and do not go on glaciers without a mountain guide.
• Walking on ski slopes is prohibited.
• Show consideration for other hikers as well as plants and animals.
• Observe the warning signs that draw attention to the constant danger in riverbeds and on the banks of watercourses below reservoirs and water intakes.