Matterhorn & Mont Blanc Itinerary

Mont Blanc (15,774 ft)
The Matterhorn (14,693 ft)
9 days

Day 0:
We meet in the evening at our hotel in Chamonix.

Day 1:
Warm up climb in the Chamonix area, probably in the Aiguille Rouge area. Overnight in town.

Day 2:
Another climb in Chamonix to further our acclimating, probably the classic Cosmiques Arete on the Aiguille du Midi. Overnight in town.

Day 3:
Travel to the Hut on Mont Blanc which involves some rock scrambling. Overnight at the hut.

Day 4:
Summit attempt of Mont Blanc via either the Trois Sommets Traverse or the normal Gouter Route, depending upon conditions and group goals. There are spectacular views from the top of Western Europe. This is a long day as we descend all the way back to Chamonix. Overnight in town.

Day 5:
Relax and rest in Chamonix/weather day in case we need an extra day for Mont Blanc or Matterhorn. Evening in Chamonix or travel to Zermatt.

Day 6:
Travel by train in the morning to Zermatt or training day in Zermatt. Overnight in Zermatt

Day 7:
Training for the Matterhorn via a day climb of the Breithorn via a knife-edge technical, mixed ridge traverse or alpine rock rock climbing on the Riffelhorn. Overnight in Zermatt.

Day 8:
Travel to the Matterhornhutte (Hornli Hut) in the afternoon. Overnight at the hut.

Day 9:
Summit attempt of The Matterhorn via the Horni Ridge. Descent back to the Hornli Hut and back to town for a celebratory dinner.

On the Alps trips everyone is responsible for their own food and lodging. However, CAG/IAG will make all the neccessary hotel, hut and in-country transportation reservations and handle all in-country logistics.