Ice climbing Schweigmatten
Endurance
3Walking time 6-7 hours. Up to approx. 1200 vertical meters. Solid physical condition required, also in alpine terrain.
Technique
individual
Duration
approx. 5 hours
Date
December - February
Participants
1 - 2 participants
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Are you looking for the next big adventure on ice? Ice climbing in Zermatt offers you a spectacular multi-pitch route with the Schweigmatten icefall. Guided by experienced ZERMATTERS mountain guides, you combine alpine climbing skills with ice-cold precision - in the middle of the impressive winter wonderland around Furi.
Highlights
Description
The Schweigmatten multi-pitch route offers ambitious ice climbers in Zermatt a unique opportunity to hone their skills on ice. From the meeting point at the valley station of the Matterhorn Express, the cable car takes you up to Furi in just a few minutes. From there, you can reach the icefall in a short ascent.
After an equipment check and a short introduction, you will start your vertical adventure together with your mountain guide. You will work your way through the impressive ice formation over several rope lengths - with a focus on technique, efficiency and safety.
This ice climbing experience is aimed at sporty people with alpine climbing experience who want to take ice climbing in Zermatt to the next level. During 3-4 hours you will work your way through the frozen terrain. Top ropes are a thing of the past, here you can climb real multi-pitch routes!
Meeting point
08:30 am at the Matterhorn Express valley station, at Dorsaz Sport.
Meeting point on Google Maps
Matterhorn Express valley station at Dorsaz Sport
Program
Welcome at the valley station of the Matterhorn Express by your mountain guide
Equipment check and cable car ride to Furi
Foot ascent to the Schweigmatten icefall
Ice climbing multi-pitch tour for approx. 4 hours
Return to Zermatt
- Crampon-compatible mountaineering boots with profiled, rigid Vibram soles
- Climbing harness
- Ice climbing crampons
- 2x ice axe
- helmet
- Backpack
- Warm weatherproof clothing
- Gloves and warm spare gloves
- Hat / headband
- Sunglasses and sunscreen
- Thermos flask, drinks
- Snacks (high-energy food such as chocolate, dried fruit, energy bars)
PS: Dress warmly and ideally take a spare pair of warm gloves with you!
After booking
After booking, you will receive a confirmation by email. Please check that your details are correct.
Two days before the tour, you will receive a link to the customer portal.
Please contact us before the tour to go over the details (current weather, conditions, group size, etc.). You can reach us by phone, email or visit us at the ZERMATTERS Homebase.
Can I go climbing in Zermatt all year round?
Yes. Zermatt offers climbing in every season, just in different disciplines. From June to October the rock is in top condition, with dry routes and pleasant temperatures for sport climbing and alpine multi-pitch routes, for example at the Riffelhorn, the Fluhalp or the Eschelbalme. From mid-December to early March, waterfalls and rock faces turn to ice, which is the season for ice climbing at spots such as Blatten or Schweigmatten. Via ferratas like the Gorge Adventure in the Gorner Gorge can even be booked all year round, with the frozen ice columns and the iced-over Gornera adding a special appeal in winter. If you want to keep climbing on rock during winter, indoor climbing is available throughout the year. Our homebase team is happy to advise you on which activity best suits the timing of your visit.
What is the difference between a private tour and a group tour?
Private: With a private booking you take part exclusively with your own group, for example family, friends or team. No other participants are added. A private booking can be worthwhile even for a small number of people, but you are also welcome to start as a couple or on your own with a private mountain guide.
Group: On a group tour you share the experience with other guests. The required minimum number of participants varies from tour to tour and is stated with each offer.
What happens if the minimum number for a group is not reached?
If the minimum number of participants for a group activity is not reached, we will inform all registered participants. You then have the choice: either cover the additional cost for the missing participants or the tour will be cancelled and the full amount refunded.
What requirements do I need to fulfill for via ferrata, climbing or ice climbing tours?
In general, you should be athletic, sure-footed and have a head for heights. Special previous knowledge is not necessary for easy tours (e.g. Gorge Adventure or beginner via ferratas). For more challenging climbing or ice climbing tours, experience is an advantage. Our guides or homebase team will be happy to advise you on the right tour for you.
What equipment is needed?
Depending on the activity, you will need weather-appropriate clothing, sun protection and good footwear:
- Climbing harness, helmet and via ferrata set (for via ferrata)
- Climbing harness, climbing shoes (for rock climbing)
- Climbing harness, warm and crampon-proof mountain boots, crampons, 2x ice axe, helmet and warm clothing (for ice climbing)
The mountain guide will bring all other technical equipment. You will also find a list of equipment for each tour.
- Endurance
3Walking time 6-7 hours. Up to approx. 1200 vertical meters. Solid physical condition required, also in alpine terrain. - Technique
individual - Duration
approx. 5 hours - Date
December - February - Participants
1 - 2 participants
Are you looking for the next big adventure on ice? Ice climbing in Zermatt offers you a spectacular multi-pitch route with the Schweigmatten icefall. Guided by experienced ZERMATTERS mountain guides, you combine alpine climbing skills with ice-cold precision - in the middle of the impressive winter wonderland around Furi.
Highlights
Description
The Schweigmatten multi-pitch route offers ambitious ice climbers in Zermatt a unique opportunity to hone their skills on ice. From the meeting point at the valley station of the Matterhorn Express, the cable car takes you up to Furi in just a few minutes. From there, you can reach the icefall in a short ascent.
After an equipment check and a short introduction, you will start your vertical adventure together with your mountain guide. You will work your way through the impressive ice formation over several rope lengths - with a focus on technique, efficiency and safety.
This ice climbing experience is aimed at sporty people with alpine climbing experience who want to take ice climbing in Zermatt to the next level. During 3-4 hours you will work your way through the frozen terrain. Top ropes are a thing of the past, here you can climb real multi-pitch routes!
Meeting point
08:30 am at the Matterhorn Express valley station, at Dorsaz Sport.
Meeting point on Google Maps
Matterhorn Express valley station at Dorsaz Sport
Program
Welcome at the valley station of the Matterhorn Express by your mountain guide
Equipment check and cable car ride to Furi
Foot ascent to the Schweigmatten icefall
Ice climbing multi-pitch tour for approx. 4 hours
Return to Zermatt
Equipment
You should have this equipment with you so that you are well equipped for your ice climbing adventure:
- Crampon-compatible mountaineering boots with profiled, rigid Vibram soles
- Climbing harness
- Ice climbing crampons
- 2x ice axe
- helmet
- Backpack
- Warm weatherproof clothing
- Gloves and warm spare gloves
- Hat / headband
- Sunglasses and sunscreen
- Thermos flask, drinks
- Snacks (high-energy food such as chocolate, dried fruit, energy bars)
PS: Dress warmly and ideally take a spare pair of warm gloves with you!
After booking
After booking, you will receive a confirmation by email. Please check that your details are correct.
Two days before the tour, you will receive a link to the customer portal.
Please contact us before the tour to go over the details (current weather, conditions, group size, etc.). You can reach us by phone, email or visit us at the ZERMATTERS Homebase.
Can I go climbing in Zermatt all year round?
Yes. Zermatt offers climbing in every season, just in different disciplines. From June to October the rock is in top condition, with dry routes and pleasant temperatures for sport climbing and alpine multi-pitch routes, for example at the Riffelhorn, the Fluhalp or the Eschelbalme. From mid-December to early March, waterfalls and rock faces turn to ice, which is the season for ice climbing at spots such as Blatten or Schweigmatten. Via ferratas like the Gorge Adventure in the Gorner Gorge can even be booked all year round, with the frozen ice columns and the iced-over Gornera adding a special appeal in winter. If you want to keep climbing on rock during winter, indoor climbing is available throughout the year. Our homebase team is happy to advise you on which activity best suits the timing of your visit.
What is the difference between a private tour and a group tour?
Private: With a private booking you take part exclusively with your own group, for example family, friends or team. No other participants are added. A private booking can be worthwhile even for a small number of people, but you are also welcome to start as a couple or on your own with a private mountain guide.
Group: On a group tour you share the experience with other guests. The required minimum number of participants varies from tour to tour and is stated with each offer.
What happens if the minimum number for a group is not reached?
If the minimum number of participants for a group activity is not reached, we will inform all registered participants. You then have the choice: either cover the additional cost for the missing participants or the tour will be cancelled and the full amount refunded.
What requirements do I need to fulfill for via ferrata, climbing or ice climbing tours?
In general, you should be athletic, sure-footed and have a head for heights. Special previous knowledge is not necessary for easy tours (e.g. Gorge Adventure or beginner via ferratas). For more challenging climbing or ice climbing tours, experience is an advantage. Our guides or homebase team will be happy to advise you on the right tour for you.
What equipment is needed?
Depending on the activity, you will need weather-appropriate clothing, sun protection and good footwear:
- Climbing harness, helmet and via ferrata set (for via ferrata)
- Climbing harness, climbing shoes (for rock climbing)
- Climbing harness, warm and crampon-proof mountain boots, crampons, 2x ice axe, helmet and warm clothing (for ice climbing)
The mountain guide will bring all other technical equipment. You will also find a list of equipment for each tour.
