Skitour Breithorn, descent Theodul Glacier
Ski tour to the Breithorn with descent to the lower Theodul Glacier
Endurance
3Walking time 6-7 hours. Up to approx. 1200 hm. More demanding tour with longer descent, solid basic stamina required.
Technique
2You already have experience of off-piste skiing and are sure-footed on the ascent. You have some touring experience, are familiar with hairpin bends and walking with skins. Easy, hilly terrain (30°) suits you.
Duration
6 h
Date
December - April
Participants
1-6 persons
Gallery (5)
The Breithorn is considered one of the most accessible 4'000-metre peaks in the Alps - and yet offers a real high mountain experience. With an experienced ZERMATTERS mountain guide, you start comfortably from the Klein Matterhorn and reach the summit at 4'164 m via the flat glacier ascent. The summit experience is followed by a spectacular descent down the Theodul Glacier to Zermatt.
Highlights
Description
Experience a high alpine ski tour to the Breithorn, an impressive four-thousand-meter peak with a breathtaking panorama. After the ascent to the Breithorn, you can enjoy a spectacular descent over the lower Theodul Glacier with views of the Matterhorn. The ideal tour for ambitious ski mountaineers who want to breathe in the mountain air and experience the fascination of the high mountains.
Program
Take the cable car from the Matterhorn Express valley station to the Klein Matterhorn mountain station (3800 m), the starting point of the tour.
Ascent to the Breithorn summit (4164 m).
Descent via the Breithorn plateau and the lower Theodul Glacier to Zermatt.
Return to Zermatt: approx. 15:00.
Additional costs
- Train journey Zermatt-Klein Matterhorn: from approx. CHF 70.00.
Reduction with GA, Half-Fare Card or Swiss Travel Pass (more information can be found at Zermatt Bergbahnen AG) - Rental equipment:
- Avalanche transceiver (LVS), avalanche shovel and avalanche probe: can be rented at the ZERMATTERS Homebase at a special price of CHF 15.00 per person from 17:00 the day before. The rented equipment must be returned to the ZERMATTERS Homebase after the tour by 17:00 at the latest
- Other equipment: from CHF 80.00, available in a sports store in Zermatt
- Touring skis with running binding (binding adjusted)
- Touring ski boots
- Telescopic poles
- Skins
- Crampons
- Climbing harness
- 1 carabiner
- ice axe
- Backpack max 30L - skis must be able to be tied on
- Shovel
- Probe
- Avalanche Transceiver
- Warm, weatherproof touring ski clothing
- Warm gloves
- Finger gloves
- Helmet
- Hat / headband
- Goggles, sunglasses, sun cream
- Thermos flask, drinks
- Snacks (high-energy food such as chocolate, dried fruit, energy bars)
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.
The Breithorn
- The Breithorn (4164 m) in the Valais Alps is considered one of the easiest 4000-metre peaks in the Alps to climb, even in winter.
- The Breithorn consists of five peaks running from west to east. The western summit is the highest and also the main summit.
- The mountain railroad takes you up to 3800 m to the Klein Matterhorn station. From there, it is just 380 meters up to the summit.
- The Breithorn offers attractive routes in both summer and winter.
Do I need a mountain guide for a ski tour?
Yes, a mountain guide is highly recommended for a ski tour. Ski tours in alpine terrain require experience in avalanche awareness, route selection and snow conditions. Especially in high alpine regions such as Zermatt, many tours lead through challenging terrain with steep descents and possible crevasses. If you want to get the best out of your ski tour and minimize risks, a professional guide is the best choice.
What are the advantages of a local ski tour guide?
A local ski tour guide from Zermatt knows the mountains, snow and weather conditions like no other. Thanks to his regional expertise, the tour can be optimally planned and flexibly adapted to current conditions. He also enriches the experience with exciting stories and insights into the regional culture and mountain world - for a safe and unforgettable ski tour.
What should I look out for when booking a ski tour guide?
Make sure that your mountain guide is certified according to the standards of the International Union of Mountain Guide Associations (UIAGM/IFMGA). This certification guarantees comprehensive training and compliance with the highest safety standards. All ZERMATTERS mountain guides are trained according to these international guidelines.
What difficulty levels are ski tours divided into?
Ski tours are divided into seven main levels of difficulty according to the SAC ski tour scale:
- L: Easy
- WS: Less difficult
- ZS: Fairly difficult
- S: Difficult
- SS: Very difficult
- AS: Extremely Difficult
- EX: Extremely difficult
Each of these grades can be additionally refined by a minus (-) or plus (+) to allow finer gradations.
The classification is based on main criteria such as steepness, exposure, terrain shape and bottlenecks in the descent. Auxiliary criteria such as the complexity of the route and the correctability of errors can also be taken into account.
How do I choose the right ski tour for my ability?
The choice of ski tour should always be based on your personal ability and alpine experience. Our offers are therefore provided with clear information on the level of difficulty, required stamina and technique to help you make the right decision. We will be happy to provide you with personal advice directly.
- Endurance
3Walking time 6-7 hours. Up to approx. 1200 hm. More demanding tour with longer descent, solid basic stamina required. - Technique
2You already have experience of off-piste skiing and are sure-footed on the ascent. You have some touring experience, are familiar with hairpin bends and walking with skins. Easy, hilly terrain (30°) suits you. - Duration
6 h - Date
December - April - Participants
1-6 persons
The Breithorn is considered one of the most accessible 4'000-metre peaks in the Alps - and yet offers a real high mountain experience. With an experienced ZERMATTERS mountain guide, you start comfortably from the Klein Matterhorn and reach the summit at 4'164 m via the flat glacier ascent. The summit experience is followed by a spectacular descent down the Theodul Glacier to Zermatt.
Highlights
Description
Experience a high alpine ski tour to the Breithorn, an impressive four-thousand-meter peak with a breathtaking panorama. After the ascent to the Breithorn, you can enjoy a spectacular descent over the lower Theodul Glacier with views of the Matterhorn. The ideal tour for ambitious ski mountaineers who want to breathe in the mountain air and experience the fascination of the high mountains.
Program
Take the cable car from the Matterhorn Express valley station to the Klein Matterhorn mountain station (3800 m), the starting point of the tour.
Ascent to the Breithorn summit (4164 m).
Descent via the Breithorn plateau and the lower Theodul Glacier to Zermatt.
Return to Zermatt: approx. 15:00.
Additional costs
- Train journey Zermatt-Klein Matterhorn: from approx. CHF 70.00.
Reduction with GA, Half-Fare Card or Swiss Travel Pass (more information can be found at Zermatt Bergbahnen AG) - Rental equipment:
- Avalanche transceiver (LVS), avalanche shovel and avalanche probe: can be rented at the ZERMATTERS Homebase at a special price of CHF 15.00 per person from 17:00 the day before. The rented equipment must be returned to the ZERMATTERS Homebase after the tour by 17:00 at the latest
- Other equipment: from CHF 80.00, available in a sports store in Zermatt
Equipment
To ensure that you are optimally equipped for the ski tour to the Breithorn, you should definitely have this equipment with you:
- Touring skis with running binding (binding adjusted)
- Touring ski boots
- Telescopic poles
- Skins
- Crampons
- Climbing harness
- 1 carabiner
- ice axe
- Backpack max 30L - skis must be able to be tied on
- Shovel
- Probe
- Avalanche Transceiver
- Warm, weatherproof touring ski clothing
- Warm gloves
- Finger gloves
- Helmet
- Hat / headband
- Goggles, sunglasses, sun cream
- Thermos flask, drinks
- Snacks (high-energy food such as chocolate, dried fruit, energy bars)
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.
The Breithorn
- The Breithorn (4164 m) in the Valais Alps is considered one of the easiest 4000-metre peaks in the Alps to climb, even in winter.
- The Breithorn consists of five peaks running from west to east. The western summit is the highest and also the main summit.
- The mountain railroad takes you up to 3800 m to the Klein Matterhorn station. From there, it is just 380 meters up to the summit.
- The Breithorn offers attractive routes in both summer and winter.
Do I need a mountain guide for a ski tour?
Yes, a mountain guide is highly recommended for a ski tour. Ski tours in alpine terrain require experience in avalanche awareness, route selection and snow conditions. Especially in high alpine regions such as Zermatt, many tours lead through challenging terrain with steep descents and possible crevasses. If you want to get the best out of your ski tour and minimize risks, a professional guide is the best choice.
What are the advantages of a local ski tour guide?
A local ski tour guide from Zermatt knows the mountains, snow and weather conditions like no other. Thanks to his regional expertise, the tour can be optimally planned and flexibly adapted to current conditions. He also enriches the experience with exciting stories and insights into the regional culture and mountain world - for a safe and unforgettable ski tour.
What should I look out for when booking a ski tour guide?
Make sure that your mountain guide is certified according to the standards of the International Union of Mountain Guide Associations (UIAGM/IFMGA). This certification guarantees comprehensive training and compliance with the highest safety standards. All ZERMATTERS mountain guides are trained according to these international guidelines.
What difficulty levels are ski tours divided into?
Ski tours are divided into seven main levels of difficulty according to the SAC ski tour scale:
- L: Easy
- WS: Less difficult
- ZS: Fairly difficult
- S: Difficult
- SS: Very difficult
- AS: Extremely Difficult
- EX: Extremely difficult
Each of these grades can be additionally refined by a minus (-) or plus (+) to allow finer gradations.
The classification is based on main criteria such as steepness, exposure, terrain shape and bottlenecks in the descent. Auxiliary criteria such as the complexity of the route and the correctability of errors can also be taken into account.
How do I choose the right ski tour for my ability?
The choice of ski tour should always be based on your personal ability and alpine experience. Our offers are therefore provided with clear information on the level of difficulty, required stamina and technique to help you make the right decision. We will be happy to provide you with personal advice directly.
