Matterhorn Guide

What's included

• Valley accommodation (based on double occupancy)
• Mountain hut accommodation
• Breakfast, packed lunch, dinner in mountain huts
• Transportation from Chamonix to Zermatt
• Lifts
• Guide fees
• Group equipment

Not included

• Travel to/from Geneva
• First and last night's accommodation
• Meals while in the valley
• Personal gear rental (lots of affordable rental options in town!)
• Drinks while in mountain huts (no running water in mountain huts, 1.5L = 5EU/7CAD)
• Travel Insurance

Gear List

Personal Gear

• Boots - full-leather or plastic mountaineering boots. If leather, they should be well broken-in and waterproofed with snow seal or equivalent
• Lightweight thermal layers - top & bottom, Polypro, Icebreaker, etc.
• Climbing/hiking pants - nylon, fleece, Schoeller, etc. (1 pair)
• Outer layer jacket with hood - Gore-Tex style
• Lightweight outer layer waterproof pants - Gore-Tex style
• Warm parka/jacket – down, synthetic, fleece or pile (1)
• Sweater or vest – wool, synthetic, fleece or down (1)
• Gloves (medium weight) - wool or poly-pro (2 pair)
• Waterproof gloves or mitts (gloves work best ) (2 pair)
• Socks - wool or synthetic blend
• Toque/warm hat - wool or fleece (1)

Mic Gear

• Sunglasses - 1005 UV block (1pr)
• Ski goggles (optional)
• Headlamp with new batteries
• Sunscreen - minimum spf30
• Water bottles/hydration system - minimum 1 litres
• Small "thermos" for hot drinks (optional)
• Summit / Day-pack - 15-40 litres capacity (optional, your big backpack can also work as a Summit pack)
• Misc. personal items (camera, journal, etc.)
• Personal first aid kit (blister kit, medication, earplugs)
• Gaiters (1 pair)
• Knife - Swiss army style
• Hand sanitizer

Technical Gear

• Ice axe and technical climbing tool
• Climbing harness - seat harness only.
• Helmet
• Glacier Travel Kit
• Crampons - adjusted to your boots (1 pair)
• Walking pole(s) - Optional

Group Gear - Provided by Altus

• Compass and map
• GPS
• First Aid Kit
• Rope & technical gear

Is this for you?

The summit of Matterhorn requires adequate fitness, and the climb itself is technical in nature. You should be physically capable of moving for up to 14 hours on the summit day and should have previous mountaineering experience.

• Previous Mountaineering experience
• Have top-roped 5.6 as a minimum
• Fitness to be moving for a minimum of 10 hours

*This trip has a unique payment policy.

When making a booking

Greater than 30 days from the start date

• A 50% deposit is required to secure your guides and or trip. The remaining trip cost is due 30 days prior to the trip date.

Less than 30 days from the start date

• The trip cost must be paid in full

Please take a moment to read and understand our policies before booking! Booking, payment, cancellation and weather policies, as well as FAQ, may be found here.