Meeting point
Zermatt train station
Bahnhofplatz, 3920 Zermatt
Ski Tour Breithorn
1 day
Easy 4000-meter peak with skis
Ski tour starts from Klein Matterhorn
2,500 meters ski descent
Season:
March May
Departure Times
Key info
At least 2–3 days of ski touring experience
Minimum 4 hours of hiking while carrying a backpack
Able to handle descents in mixed snow conditions
Overview
Recommended for:
Anyone who trades comfort for the view.
A short ascent, vast glaciated terrain, and the rarefied air of high altitude: the Breithorn is the perfect introduction to the world of the 4,000-metre peaks.
The Breithorn is an ideal first 4,000m summit for ski tourers. Starting from the Klein Matterhorn, you set off amid an immense glacier landscape. A moderately steep climb leads you to the summit, before the long ski descent down to Zermatt begins. A day trip in the high mountains with an incomparable panorama.
Itinerary
Meeting points Distance
15 km
Ascent
+400 m
Descent
-2550 m
Walking time
3-4 hrs
Arrival
After meeting in Zermatt, we take the cable car to the Klein Matterhorn. Here, we are already surrounded by the impressive world of 4000m peaks.
Ascent
We start by crossing the Breithorn plateau. The thin air is quickly noticeable, so we move at a relaxed pace. The uptrack to the summit ridge is technically easy but challenging due to the altitude.
Summit
At the highest point, we are rewarded with a spectacular panoramic view: Monte Rosa, Matterhorn, Weisshorn: the giants of the Alps within reach.
Descent
After a short break, the long ski descent follows. First, we ski back across the plateau, then continue on the piste down to the valley in Zermatt. A tour with a short ascent and an even longer descent comes to an end.
What's included
Guiding from a licenced mountain guide/ aspirant guide
Expenses of the mountain guide
Summit Certificate
Not included
Costs for cable cars and travel expenses of the guest
Snacks
Technical equipment
Costs for a taxi if needed (guests pay for the guide's share)
Pack list
Backpack
Backpack 20-25 l
Clothing
Warm, functional clothing
Rain jacket
Rain pants
Mountaineering or winter hiking pants
Sunhat
Gloves (ideally one thin and one thick pair)
Beanie or headband
Thermal underwear
Footwear
Ski touring boots or snowboard boots
Technical Equipment
Crampons with anti-snow plates
Harness
Ice axe
Ski touring skis or splitboard with skins and tele crampons
Ski poles (preferrably telescopic)
LVS (avalanche transceiver)
Avalanche probe
Avalanche shovel
Avalanche airbag (optional)
Basics
Sunglasses (category 3 or 4)
Sunscreen lotion and lip balm (minimum factor 30, 50 better)
Thermos flask, drink bottle
GA or Half Fare Travelcard (if you have)
Camera and binoculars (optional)
Snacks
Backpack 20-25 l
Warm, functional clothing
Rain jacket
Rain pants
Mountaineering or winter hiking pants
Sunhat
Gloves (ideally one thin and one thick pair)
Beanie or headband
Thermal underwear
Ski touring boots or snowboard boots
Crampons with anti-snow plates
Harness
Ice axe
Ski touring skis or splitboard with skins and tele crampons
Ski poles (preferrably telescopic)
LVS (avalanche transceiver)
Avalanche probe
Avalanche shovel
Avalanche airbag (optional)
Sunglasses (category 3 or 4)
Sunscreen lotion and lip balm (minimum factor 30, 50 better)
Thermos flask, drink bottle
GA or Half Fare Travelcard (if you have)
Camera and binoculars (optional)
Snacks
Weather info
General weather info
Weather can influence any tour, and a clear decision is often only possible on the day itself. We review conditions carefully and remain within our safety limits, and bad weather alone does not mean we have to stop.
Make sure we can reach you with current contact information in case your booking changes. Silence from us means your tour is still planned or the final call is not yet made. If we need to cancel, you can rebook, choose another activity, or get a full refund.
For detailed advice on how to prepare for (and enjoy!) bad weather days in Interlaken, check out our weather blog
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