High altitude tours basic course incl. mountain tour Breithorn Zermatt with overnight stay

Activity provider: Zermatters

Attend a two-day course in which you learn how to use crampons and glacier equipment. The next day you can climb your first 4000m peak, the Breithorn.

Unfortunately, this offer is not bookable at the moment.

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High altitude tours basic course incl. mountain tour Breithorn Zermatt with overnight stay

Activity provider: Zermatters

Activity provider: Zermatters

Attend a two-day course in which you learn how to use crampons and glacier equipment. The next day you can climb your first 4000m peak, the Breithorn.

Unfortunately, this offer is not bookable at the moment.

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About this offer

Attend a two-day course in which you learn how to use crampons and glacier equipment. The next day you can climb your first 4000m peak, the Breithorn.

Duration

5 hours

Meeting point

Bahnhofstrasse 58, 3920 Zermatt,

Free cancellation

Full refund in case of cancellation up to 24h before start

Unfortunately, this offer is not bookable at the moment.

Voucher

Includes Highlights Offers Data tour in a group Description Video Equipment Important Information Meeting Points

Includes
Includes
- 2-day basic course
- Professional and experienced mountain guide
- 3-4 hours guided mountain tour Breithorn
- In a group: accommodation and half board included
- Train ride Matterhorn Express to Trockener Steg
- Equipment (ice axe, crampons, harness)
- Private tour: overnight stay not included
Highlights
Highlights
- Take part in a two-day basic course for high altitude tours
- Learn how to use crampons, ice axe, rope
- Learn the rules of conduct on mountain tours and ropes courses
- Embark on a 3-4 hour mountain tour to the Breithorn at 4164 m.a.s.l. with views of 37 other four-thousand-meter peaks
- Experience the beautiful Breithorn, a glaciated mountain ridge in the Valais Alps
- Overnight stay at the Gandegg hut at 3030 m above sea level.
- Course and tour are suitable for beginners
Offers
Offers
- Group tour: accommodation and food included
- Private tour: 3-6 persons accommodation and food not included
Data tour in a group
Data tour in a group
- Wednesday, 29.6. - Thursday, 30.6.22
- Saturday, 9.7. - Sunday, 10.7.22
- Saturday, 23.7. - Sunday, 24.7.22
- Saturday, 6.8. - Sunday, 7.8.22
- Saturday, 8/27 - Sunday, 8/28/22
- Saturday, 3.9. - Sunday, 4.9.22
- Saturday, 10.9. - Sunday, 11.9.22
Description
Description
Learn the basics you need for high altitude tours and glacier hikes in this course. An experienced mountain guide will show you how to use an ice axe, rope and crampons in the alpine mountains. On the second day you can even apply what you have learned on the ascent of the 4000m Breithorn.

You can expect two instructive days in which you will receive a professional introduction and training on mountain tours and can apply your knowledge directly on an ascent!

On the first day you will meet in Zermatt with your group or with your private mountain guide. You will check your equipment and get to know each other.

From Zermatt, you will all travel together to Trockenen Steg and tackle a short climb to the Gandegg Hut.

On the lower Theodul glacier, your basic course begins. You will learn how to behave on a high altitude tour and how to handle the equipment correctly.

In the evening you spend the night in the Gandegg hut. The next morning, after a short walk to Trockener Steg, you will take the train to the Klein Matterhorn station. From there you start the ascent to the Breithorn (4164 m), where you can put all your knowledge directly into practice. Enjoy the alpine landscape and the breathtaking view of the surrounding mountain peaks. The hike takes about 3-4 hours

After the descent from the Breithorn you make your way home.

Practical information:
- Requirements: this basic course is suitable for beginners
- Endurance: be able to hike 4-5 hours
- 2-3 days before the tour you should call to discuss weather conditions and details
Video
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Equipment
Equipment
- Ankle height, sturdy mountaineering boots with profiled, stiff Vibram sole
- climbing harness
- crampons
- backpack, approx. 30 liters
- warm weatherproof clothing
- finger gloves (possibly spare gloves)
- cap
- headlamp
- sunglasses and sunscreen
- little, but high-energy food
- thermos (warm tea is available in the hut) or drinking bottle
- spare underwear
- hiking/skiing pole with "plate"
- silk sleeping bag for the hut (obligatory)
Important Information
Important Information
- Wear good trekking/walking shoes, weather appropriate hiking clothes and waterproof as well as windproof jacket
Meeting Points
Meeting Points
Bahnhofstrasse 58, 3920 Zermatt,