Tour
Breithorn mountain tour from Zermatt Guided: Private or group
5.0(10)
Validity: All day
FromCHF 225
Hike from Schwarzsee to the Hörnlihütte and experience the Matterhorn up close. From the Hörnli ridge you have a magnificent view of the breathtaking Valais mountains.
Hike to the Hörnli hut from Schwarzsee Zermatt
Activity provider: ZermattersHike from Schwarzsee to the Hörnlihütte and experience the Matterhorn up close. From the Hörnli ridge you have a magnificent view of the breathtaking Valais mountains.
Validity
All day
Mobile ticket accepted
Use your phone or print out the voucher
Meeting point
Matterhorn Express valley station, 3920 Zermatt
Free cancellation
Full refund in case of cancellation up to 0h before start
Languages
German, English, French
From CHF 140
From CHF 140
- Includes
- Highlights
- Description
- Swiss Activities Tip
- Material list
- Important Information
- Meeting Points
Includes
5 to 6 hours mountain hike
Mountain guide
Mountain railway ticket Zermatt - Schwarzsee return (approx. 60 CHF)
Individual lunch
Drinks and snacks
Highlights
- Ride the mountain railroads from Zermatt to the Schwarzsee mountain station
- Enjoy the landscape at the Schwarzsee
- Hike with a mountain guide up to the Hörnli hut
- Enjoy an optional lunch at the hut
- Hike back to the Schwarzsee cable car station
Description
Together with the mountain guide you take the cable cars to the mountain station Schwarzsee. Here begins the approximately 2-hour hike to the Hörnlihütte. The Hörnlihütte is open from July to mid-September. You have the possibility to eat something here. The hike then goes back to the Schwarzsee mountain railway station.
Requirements:
- T 3 - demanding mountain hiking: " Path on the ground not necessarily visible throughout. Exposed areas may be secured with ropes or chains. You may need your hands for balance. Partly exposed places with danger of falling, scree areas, pathless scree. If marked according to SWW standards: white-red-white. "(Source: SAC hiking scale)
Swiss Activities Tip
The Hörnli hut is located at 3260 m above sea level on the Hörnli ridge. Built more than 130 years ago, it now has room for up to 150 overnight guests. The restaurant can seat 130 guests. The path from Schwarzsee to the hut is marked. Safety ropes, chains and metal handholds secure the path, which also includes stairs. Once you reach your destination, you will experience a breathtaking view of the Matterhorn and the surrounding valley.
The first ascent of the Matterhorn was made from here on 14.07.1865. Today, this route is considered the normal route for the ascent.
Material list
- Good walking shoes
- Small backpack, max. 20 liters
- Comfortable hiking clothes, warm or waterproof depending on the weather
- Water and windproof jacket
- Cap and sun hat, possibly cap
- Sunglasses and sunscreen
- Little, but energy-rich food
- Drinking bottle
- Possibly hiking poles
Important Information
- Suitable from 10 years old
- Please contact tour provider 2-3 days before to discuss final details. Contact details will come with booking confirmation.
Meeting Points
Matterhorn Express valley station, 3920 Zermatt
