Combined Introductory Alpine Tour
Your entry into the world of alpine tours
Endurance
2Walking time: 4–5 hours. Up to approx. 900 vertical metres. For sporty hikers with good basic fitness.
Technique
2You are an experienced mountain hiker and have used crampons before. You easily handle simple terrain on rock and ice as well as short steep sections. You feel safe in high alpine environments – also when roped up.
Duration
4-5 h
Date
July - October
Participants
1-4 persons
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Highlights
Description
Your alpine tour starts early in the morning in Zermatt at the Matterhorn Express, where you will receive your equipment. Take the cable car across impressive glacier landscapes to the Plateau Rosa panorama station. At over 3,400 m, the tour begins over rocky terrain towards the Theodulhorn (3,469 m), which lies on the Swiss-Italian border ridge between Valais and Aosta Valley. From the summit, the trail continues over the Furggsattel to the Furgghorn (3,450 m), two challenging but scenically impressive destinations. The panoramic view over the four-thousand-metre peaks around Zermatt is breathtaking.
For the return, you strap on your crampons again and descend via the upper Theodul Glacier towards Trockener Steg. From there, the cable car takes you back down to the valley. This combination of rocky ridge, borderline experience and glacier passages is the perfect introduction to the world of alpine tours - varied, doable and safe.
Program
Meeting point at the Matterhorn Express valley station, equipment handover and ascent to Plateau Rosa (3,480 m)
Guided climb over easy rocky terrain to the Theodulhorn (3,469 m)
Continue via the Furggsattel to the Furgghorn (3,450 m)
Descent over the upper Theodul Glacier to Trockener Steg and return to Zermatt
- Crampon compatible mountain shoes with a rigid Vibram sole
- Harness
- 1 carabiner
- Crampons with anti-balling plates
- Ice axe (for the Matterhorn: depending on the conditions)
- Hiking pole
- Helmet
- Backpack, approx. 30 l
- Warm and weatherproof clothes
- Finger gloves (evtl.changing gloves)
- Beanie / headband
- Sunglasses and sun protection
- Headlamp
- Drinks
- Energetic snacks (high energy foods such as chocolate, dried fruit etc.)
- Washing kit
- Few changing clothes
- Bandades
- Small personal pharmacy
- Innenliner (mandatory)
- Money, passport
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.
- Endurance
2Walking time: 4–5 hours. Up to approx. 900 vertical metres. For sporty hikers with good basic fitness. - Technique
2You are an experienced mountain hiker and have used crampons before. You easily handle simple terrain on rock and ice as well as short steep sections. You feel safe in high alpine environments – also when roped up. - Duration
4-5 h - Date
July - October - Participants
1-4 persons
Are you an experienced mountain hiker and ready for your first high-altitude tour? Then the beginners' high tour to the Theodulhorn 3,469 m above sea level and Furgghorn 3,450 m above sea level is just right for you! Our ZERMATTERS mountain guides will take you on this impressive border tour.
Highlights
Duration
Ascent to the Theodulhorn (3,469 m): approx. 2 hours from Plateau Rosa (3,480 m)
Crossing over the Furggsattel and ascent to the Furgghorn (3,450 m): approx. 1.5 hours
Descent via the upper Theodul Glacier to Trockener Steg (2,929 m): approx. 1 hour
Description
Your alpine tour starts early in the morning in Zermatt at the Matterhorn Express, where you will receive your equipment. Take the cable car across impressive glacier landscapes to the Plateau Rosa panorama station. At over 3,400 m, the tour begins over rocky terrain towards the Theodulhorn (3,469 m), which lies on the Swiss-Italian border ridge between Valais and Aosta Valley. From the summit, the trail continues over the Furggsattel to the Furgghorn (3,450 m), two challenging but scenically impressive destinations. The panoramic view over the four-thousand-metre peaks around Zermatt is breathtaking.
For the return, you strap on your crampons again and descend via the upper Theodul Glacier towards Trockener Steg. From there, the cable car takes you back down to the valley. This combination of rocky ridge, borderline experience and glacier passages is the perfect introduction to the world of alpine tours - varied, doable and safe.
Program
Meeting point at the Matterhorn Express valley station, equipment handover and ascent to Plateau Rosa (3,480 m)
Guided climb over easy rocky terrain to the Theodulhorn (3,469 m)
Continue via the Furggsattel to the Furgghorn (3,450 m)
Descent over the upper Theodul Glacier to Trockener Steg and return to Zermatt
Additional costs
- Zermatt - Plateau Rosa: from CHF 56.50
Trockener Steg - Zermatt: from CHF 24.50
Reduction with GA, Half-Fare Card or Swiss Travel Pass (more information can be found at Zermatt Bergbahnen AG) - Rental equipment: between CHF 50.00 and CHF 70.00, available in a sports store in Zermatt
Equipment
To ensure you are well equipped for the combined beginner's high-altitude tour, you must bring the following equipment with you:
- Crampon compatible mountain shoes with a rigid Vibram sole
- Harness
- 1 carabiner
- Crampons with anti-balling plates
- Ice axe (for the Matterhorn: depending on the conditions)
- Hiking pole
- Helmet
- Backpack, approx. 30 l
- Warm and weatherproof clothes
- Finger gloves (evtl.changing gloves)
- Beanie / headband
- Sunglasses and sun protection
- Headlamp
- Drinks
- Energetic snacks (high energy foods such as chocolate, dried fruit etc.)
- Washing kit
- Few changing clothes
- Bandades
- Small personal pharmacy
- Innenliner (mandatory)
- Money, passport
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.
