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Matterhorn
From £3,850 Altitude 4,478m Grade: Intermediate
Matterhorn
The Matterhorn is one of the most recognisable and exquisitely beautiful mountains in the world, a must-do mountain on any Alpinist's tick list!
The week starts in Saas Fee, giving access to some perfect training and acclimatisation peaks up to around 4000m. The intention is for the first 3 days to be used in preparation on rock and mixed terrain, with the remaining 3 days being used to climb the Matterhorn via the Hӧrnli Hut or occasionally the Lion ridge from Cervinia, on the Italian side, building flexibility into the program.
Previous Experience
The Matterhorn is a technical climb, and you should have experience of climbing Alpine routes to at least AD and have current multi-pitch rock climbing experience to Severe / Hard Severe* and Scottish Grade 2* winter climbing to ensure you can move quickly over all terrain. The ascent is dependant on weather and the route being in condition free of snow. The guide will also assess your climbing ability during the first few days; if it is deemed you are not ready for the Matterhorn, you will have the option to climb alternative peaks.
(* Having climbed a single route at this grade on an instructed course does not mean you can necessarily move efficiently and quickly; often you need to have climbed multiple routes at these grades)
Dates & Prices
Availability
* A deposit of £800 will be required at checkout.
Payment Schedule:
Initial Deposit as quoted above upon booking
Interim Deposit £800, due 4 months before departure
Final Balance due 10 weeks before departure
Extras
Extras can be added per-person when you book onto a date
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Single Supplement - Hotel Only | £360 |
* A deposit for any optional extras selected will be required at checkout, with the amount depending on the extras chosen.
What's Included
- 6 days guiding with a qualified IFMGA Mountain Guide. Ratio 3 days at 1:2, 3 days at 1:1 maximum
- 2 x valley nights in Saas Grund - Bed & Breakfast accommodation on a twin-sharing basis.
- 2 x mountain hut nights in the Saas Grund region - half board basis in dormitory accommodation.
- 2 x mountain hut nights in the Hörnli Hütte - half board basis in dormitory accommodation.
- 1 x Night Zermatt
- Group mountaineering equipment such as ropes and other technical equipment.
What's Excluded
- Transport between the UK and the course venue
- Lunch
- Personal climbing equipment and clothing (ice axes, crampons, harnesses & helmets can be hired - please book at least 4 weeks prior to departure).
- Valley food - a meal would generally cost in the region of 40 CHF.
- Cable car and any mechanical uplift costs. These costs can vary considerably, depending on the weather and routes climbed, but will vary between £100-200.
- Travel and Mountaineering Insurance
Insurance
It is essential for a trip of this type that you are adequately insured. When researching insurance options, please ensure the policy covers you for the following:
- Cancellation or curtailment
- Helicopter rescue (most insurance companies will no longer cover for ‘search and rescue’ but providing you stay with the group, they will assist with ‘rescue’)
- Repatriation
- The altitude that you are expected to attain
- The location especially when travelling to Antarctica
- Grade of trek/climb/expedition
- Medical cover
We are aware the following provide insurance:
For UK based clients:
Treks under 7000m - Campbell Irvine Direct : http://www.campbellirvine.com/AdventurePeaks Tel: 0207 938 1734
For Trekking Peaks under 7000m (such as Mera & Island Peak) ensure to contact them directly prior to purchasing a policy, including your trip itinerary to ensure your trip is covered
True Traveller Ins: www.truetraveller.com Tel: 020 3822 0200 for treks, some Nepali trekking peaks and low technicality higher peaks like Peak Lenin or Aconcagua
The B.M.C.: www.thebmc.co.uk Tel: 0161 445 6111
World Trips: www.worldtrips.com Tel: 1-800-605-2282
Travelex Ins. Services: www.travelexinsurance.com Tel: 1-800 228 9792
Austrian Alpine Club (UK) https://www.alpenverein.at/britannia/ Tel: +44 (0)1929 556870
Rothwell & Towler: www.world-first.co.uk Tel: 0345 908 0161 (under 6400m)
J S Insurance: www.jsinsurance.co.uk Tel: 0800 043 0020
Snowcard: www.snowcard.co.uk (Online Only)
Dogtag: www.dogtag.co.uk Tel: 0333 005 1085 (Check excess etc)
For non-UK based clients:
World Trips: www.worldtrips.com Tel: 1-800-605-2282
Travelex Ins. Services: www.travelexinsurance.com Tel: 1-800 228 9792
True Traveller Ins: www.truetraveller.com Tel: 020 3822 0200
Austrian Alpine Club (UK) https://www.alpenverein.at/britannia/ Tel: +44 (0)1929 556870
AXA Worldwide Travel Ins: www.axainsurance.com Tel: (0) 330 678 3394
Ingle International: www.ingleinternational.com Tel: (USA) +1 833-362-0692
Insure for Less: www.insure4less.com.au (Australian clients) Tel: +61 (0) 2 9312 5168
Insurance for Technical Peaks and High/Extreme altitude (7000m+) – you will find obtaining insurance for these peaks quite difficult, however Global Rescue is used by many clients and our expedition leaders
Adventure Peaks partners with Global Rescue to offer the world’s leading travel protection services. Medical and security emergencies happen. When they do, we rely on Global Rescue to provide our clients with medical, security, travel risk and crisis response services. Without a membership, an emergency evacuation could cost over $100,000. More than one million members trust Global Rescue to get them home safely when the unexpected happens:
https://partner.globalrescue.com/adventurepeaks/
You do not have to use any of the above, but if you make your own insurance arrangements documentary evidence of your own policy is required.
Please forward the details of your Insurance as soon as you have it: we need the insurance company’s name, their 24 hour emergency telephone number and your insurance policy number – info@adventurepeaks.com
Reviews
[The guides Massimo & Guido] were outstanding and a credit to mountain guides generally. I would say that their level of experience and expertise is far above that expected and they taught us valuable lessons in mountaineering which will stick with us and make us not only better mountaineers but safe and able to make good decisions. Please can you at Adventure Peaks make sure you recognise these two guides and pass on how we really value their instruction. Keep them on your books! At the hotel the staff were fabulous. All was great.
This was my second AP trip. As with the first it was excellent in every respect. Our guide Hannah was exceptional.
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