Breithorn 4'164 m a.s.l
The Breithorn is a five-peak, mostly glaciated mountain ridge, with the ridge running from west to east. The highest and easiest peak is the west summit (main summit, Breithorn Occidentale, 4’164 m a.s.l.). Further to the east are the middle summit (Breithorn Centrale, 4’159 m a.s.l.) and the Breithorn twins. The Breithorn ridge ends in the east with the Schwarzfluh (Roccia Nera, 4’075 m a.s.l.). Between the Klein Matterhorn and the Breithorn is the Breithorn pass (3’814 m a.s.l.) and the Breithorn plateau (3’795 m a.s.l.) which run over the highest ski slope in Europe towards Gobba di Rollin (3’899 m a.s.l.). Between Roccia Nera and Pollux is the Schwarztor (3’734 m a.s.l.). The boarder between the Valais and the autonomous region of Aosta runs over the Breithorn.
The first ascent was made in 1813 by Henry Maynard, Joseph-Marie Couttet, Jean Gras, Jean-Baptiste Erin and Jean-Jacques Erin.
Thanks to the cable car leading up to Klein Matterhorn (3’883 m a.s.l.), the main summit, which is not very technically demanding, is often climbed.
The normal route of the Breithorn can be climbed in summer and in winter. In winter it is also combined with a ski run over the Schwarztor.
Breithorn normal route
(Ice tour)
Fulfill your dream of the first four-thousand-meter peak!
See the world from above, the view over 37 four-thousand-meter peaks – unique and unforgettable! On the Breithorn Normal route, this dream is also possible for beginners.
PS: Also in winter with snowshoes or touring skis a worthwhile experience!
The ideal first 4000 peak!
approx. 3-4 hours from the Klein Matterhorn, (300 meters ascent)
Daily - all year round (depending on conditions)
1 - max. 6 persons (depending on snow conditions)
If the conditions are icy max. 4 persons.
Within a group tour: 16 years old, as part of a private tour already from 12 years old.
- Summer: Meeting point at 07:30 a.m. (depending on season) at the Matterhorn Express station
- Winter: Meeting point at 08:15 a.m. at the Matterhorn Express station
- You will then take the cable car to the Klein Matterhorn station, the starting point for the climb.
With a private mountain guide:
- CHF 660.00 for 1 - 3 persons, CHF 40.00 for each additional person
In a group:
- CHF 225.00 per person (min. 3 persons)
- Return cable car from Zermatt - Klein Matterhorn: CHF 114.00
- Equipment rental: Special offer only for the Breithorn normal route: crampons, climbing harness and hiking poles can be rented with us at a special price of CHF 15.00 per person (limited number available).
Click here for the general terms and conditions
Please note that for group tours the minimum number of participants must be reached in order for the tour to take place. If this is not the case, you can decide at short notice whether you want to cancel or postpone the tour, or whether you want to do it with a private mountain guide.
Please see the equipment list here
Insurance is the responsibility of the participant (accident and evacuation insurance advised)
Please contact us 2-3 days in advance by phone or directly in our ZERMATTERS office to ask about the conditions and to discuss the last details.
Breithorn Half Traverse
(Rock tour)
On this diverse high-alpine pleasure tour, you will climb from east to west first up to the Breithorn center peak (4'159 m a.s.l.) before you cross towards the Breithorn main summit (4'164 m a.s.l.). Solid rock, climbing difficulty of the fourth degree and the partially exposed ridge with breathtaking views give this ascent its unique character.
PS: This ridge traverse is also suitable as a preparation tour for the Matterhorn!
approx. 5 hours from the Klein Matterhorn
Daily from June - October (depending on the conditions)
1 – max. 2 persons
- Meeting point at 06:30 a.m. (depending on season) at the Matterhorn Express bottom station where you will meet your mountain guide.
- You will then take the cable car to the Klein Matterhorn station which is the starting point for the high-altitude tour. Via the middle summit, you will climb the main summit in varied climbing.
With a private mountain guide:
- CHF 740.00 for 1 person
- CHF 790.00 for 2 persons
In a group:
- CHF 400.00 per person (max. 2 persons)
- Return lift pass from Zermatt to Klein Matterhorn: CHF 114.00
- Rental equipment: between CHF 50.00 – CHF 70.00 available in a sports shop in Zermatt
Click here for the general terms and conditions.
Please note that for group tours the minimum number of participants must be reached in order for the tour to take place. If this is not the case, you can decide at short notice whether you want to cancel or postpone the tour, or whether you want to do it with a private mountain guide.
Please see equipment list here
Insurance is the responsibility of the participant (accident and evacuation insurance advised)
Please contact us 2-3 days in advance by phone or directly in our ZERMATTERS office to ask about the conditions and to discuss the last details.
Breithorn Full Traverse
(Rock tour)
With five 4'000 meters peaks in one day, the whole traverse is also the elite stage of all Breithorn tours. From east to west you climb via Rocca Nera (4'075 m.a.s.l.) first to the eastern Breithorn twin (4'106 m.a.s.l.) before you reach the western Breithorn twin (4'139 m.a.s.l.). During beautiful climbing within the fourth degree of difficulty you reach the Breithorn summit (4'159 m.a.s.l.) and finally the Breithorn main summit (4'164 m.a.s.l.) with a fantastic view on more than 37 four-thousandmeters peaks.
PS: This ridge traverse is also suitable as a preparation tour for the Matterhorn!
approx. 6-7 hours from the Klein Matterhorn
Daily from June to October (depending on the conditions)
1 person
- Meeting point at 06:30 a.m. (depending on season) at the Matterhorn Express bottom station where you will meet your mountain guide.
- You will then take the cable car to the Klein Matterhorn station, the starting point of the tour. Via Breithorn Plateau the tour leads to Roccia Nera from where the varied climb over the Breithorn ridge leads from east to west to the main summit.
With a private mountain guide:
- CHF 990.00 for 1 person
- Return lift pass from Zermatt to Klein Matterhorn: CHF 114.00
- Rental equipment: between CHF 50.00 – CHF 70.00 available in a sports shop in Zermatt
Click here for the general terms and conditions.
Please note that for group tours the minimum number of participants must be reached in order for the tour to take place. If this is not the case, you can decide at short notice whether you want to cancel or postpone the tour, or whether you want to do it with a private mountain guide.
Please see equipment list here
Insurance is the responsibility of the participant (accident and evacuation insurance)
Please contact us 2-3 days in advance by phone or directly in our ZERMATTERS office to ask about the conditions and to discuss the last details.