The Matterhorn - the world's most reconizable mountain.
And the fabled Mont Blanc - The highest peak in Western Europe. To climb these magnificent alpine peaks is a goal of many climbers streching back hundreds of years.
We begin in the Chamonix Valley, the birthplace of alpinism, on numerous training climbs. Our training
climbs are to get you dialed in on climbing in the alps and to properly acclimate. We will also review the glacier climbing and rock climbing skills neccesary for the ascents of the Matterhorn and Mont Blanc.
Once dialed in on climbing in the alps, it's on to Mont Blanc. While not a very technically demanding climb, an ascent of Mont Blanc does require a good amount of stamina. We will climb the regular Gouter Route, or possibly the Tres Sommets Route, depending upon group strength.
Then it's on to the quaint Swiss town of Zermatt and the famous Matterhorn. After some more smaller climbs in the Zermatt area, we tackle the Matterhorn. We will ascend the famous Hornli Ridge in a two day
climb in which we will stay in the Hornli Hut. The ascent
of the Hornli Ridge involves a lot of moderate rock climbing
in which speed and efficiency are crucial for a summit success
- it is a long day of climbing with awesome exposure.
Our itnerary will allow for weather and rest days for a
higher success rate. CAG/IAG owner and IFMGA/UIAGM internationally
certified guide Dave Miller will be personally leading the
2009 European climbs. Truly a spectacular and classic alpine
climbing trip.
View a Slide Show for Mont Blanc
View a Slide Show for The Matterhorn
View the Itinerary for this trip.
View our Chamonix Info Page
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Level: Participants on the Matterhorn
climb should have previous ice axe and crampon experience
as well as the ability to efficiently follow 5.7 rock climbs.
Dates 2011: Custom dates available from mid July to late Aug.
Cost:
$3500 each for two
$4950 for one
Includes: Professional American IFMGA/UIAGM internationally
certified mountain guides at a low ratio of 1:2 & 1:1
ratio for The Matterhorn. All the guide's expenses. Assistance with lodging and travel in France and Switzerland.
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