Montt Blanc, Matterhorn And Eiger (trip)

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Montt Blanc, Matterhorn And Eiger

  • Chamonix Airport, France
  • Active & Adventure
France, Europe

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from $5,100* per person10 DaysJune-August
Comfort accommodations Exertion level: 3
Operator: Aventuras Patagonicas 12 people max
We have been Guiding for well over a decade in the Swiss and French Alps. The Alps are one of our favorite destinations! We begin in the charming town of Chamonix, France. Chamonix is considered the world capital of alpinism, where easy access and quality climbing is a key characteristic. Chamonix is situated at the foot of the Mont Blanc Massif. From anywhere within Chamonix, we have impressive views of the highest point in western Europe, Mont Blanc, reaching an altitude of 15,771 feet.

Mont Blanc will be our first objective on this trip. We do a spectacular traverse via Mont Blanc du Tacul, Mount Maudit , and finally summit Mont Blanc, then descend via the Gouter route, on the other side of the range! The climb is absolutely spectacular! We are constantly surrounded by some of the most beautiful glaciated peaks in the world.

We then move to Zermatt, Switzerland to tackle our next objective, the Matterhorn (14,691 feet). One of the most beautiful peaks in the Alps, the Matterhorn speaks for itself raising 9,500 feet above Zermatt, dominating the town with its majestic presence. Our route will follow the original route climbed by Edward Whymper in 1865, "The Hornli Ridge". This route is a spectacular granite rock climb, with ocassional snow patches and a final snowy summit ridge.

Our last adventure takes us to Grindelwald, located in the heart of the Bernese Oberland, in Switzerland. This beautiful Swiss village, and the valley in which it sits, epitomize the typical swiss alpine setting. Grindelwald is situated at the foot of the impressive Eiger's north face and majestic peaks like the Monch, and the Jungfrau. Our objective here is to climb the Eiger via a semi technical rock arete called the Mittellegi Ridge. Depending on conditions we also have the option to climb the easier south ridge of the Eiger. The Eiger is a fun climb and a very attainable summit. This peak has a false reputation of being a "killer mountain" based on the history of the climbs attempted on its infamous North face. Participants must be in excellent physical condition and some rock and snow climbing experience is required.

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Itinerary

Day 01

Team meets in Chamonix, France. Equipment check and afternoon briefing at the hotel.


Day 02

The trip starts with a one day ascent of the Cosmiques Arete (12,600'). The idea is to get familiarized with the Mont Blanc Massif and to begin our acclimatization for Mont Blanc. We get to the base via telepherique and climb this beautiful and classic mixed route on high quality Chamonix granite. Easy scrambling.


Day 03

Weather depending we may climb a peak in the Mont Blanc Massif /or head to Mont Blanc the next day.


Day 04

Begin climb of Mont Blanc. We have several alternative routes to choose from. Depending on conditions, most likely we will ascend via Mont Blanc du Tacul and Mont Maudit. After spending the night at an alpine hut we have an early start toward the summit of Mont Blanc, the highest point in Western Europe (15,771¹) and a heavily glaciated mountain offering spectacular snow and ice climbing. Our routes follow the tremendous glaciers that cover the North and West side of Mont Blanc. Late return to Chamonix and dinner!


Day 05

Travel to Zermatt, Switzerland where our next objective is the prominent Matterhorn, one of the world¹s most classic climbs. Spend the night at Hornli Hut.


Day 06

Early start. We have a very long day ahead, beginning our climb of the Hornli Ridge with headlamps. Challenging and fun rock climbing will take us to the Matterhorn summit at 14,691'. Return to the Hut, and possibly down to Zermatt. Connect with train to Sion.


Day 07

Travel to Grindelwald, Switzerland our final destination located in the heart of the Bernese Oberland where we will begin our climb of the Eiger. One of the major European peaks, the Eiger speaks for itself.


Day 08

Aboard the Jungfraujoh Railway, an amazing engineering feat, this cog railway will take us actually through the infamous North Face. We disembark and climb to the Mittellegi Hut.


Day 09

Weather permitting, we climb the Mittellegi Ridge, an exposed and exciting ridge that will take us all the way to the Eiger summit. Descend to the Hut and possibly Grindelwald.


Next Day

Train to Geneva, Fly back home or continue traveling in Europe.

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