5 x 4000 with a Mountain Guide Zermatt

5 x 4000 with a Mountain Guide Zermatt is for the ones who want to go very high

In 6 days 5 beautiful four thousand metre peaks, which are not too difficult, around Zermatt and Saas Fee with a Mountain Guide. Perfect for every mountaineering lover who likes to climb fourthousanders.

Requirements:
Safe walking and climbing with crampons, great stamina, fit for high altitude, capable to climb degree III.

Programme:
Day 1: Arrival and ascent by yourself to the Gandegg hut.
Day 2: Meeting your Mountain Guide – ride to Klein Matterhorn – Breithorn SSW slope – Val d’Ayas hut. Duration 4 hours.
Day 3: Pollux SW ridge – Klein Matterhorn – Zermatt. Duration 5 – 6hours.
Day 4: Ride to Saas Fee – Allalinhorn from Mittelallalin – ride to Saas Fee – Saas Grund – Hohsaas. Duration 3 – 4 hours.
Day 5: Lagginhorn WSW ridge – Hohsaas. Duration 6 – 7 hours.
Day 6: Weissmies NW slope – Hohsaas ride to Saas Grund – departure. Duration 3 – 4 hours.

Services:
Mountain guide including his expenses, accommodation in dormitory, breakfast, dinner, without drinks.
In Zermatt overnightg stay in a Hotel. Dinner is not included. Transportation is not included. Without reduction approx. CHF 250.00.

Participants:
Maximum 2.

Fee:
With 2 climbers CHF 2’610.00 per person.
With 1 climber CHF 4’670.00.

Prices and programme are subject to change.

You need the following equipment for 5 x 4000

Compulsory Equipment
Rucksack 30 litre – Mountaineering boots* – Climbing seat harness* – Crampons with front points, steel, adjusted* – Ice axe* – Head torch, with spare battery (not for LED)* – Touring trousers / salopettes – Waterproof / breathable jacket with hood – Fleece jacket or jumper – Gloves – Thermal underwear – Shirt – Socks – Warm hat – Sun hat – Sunglasses with side protection – Sun screen factor >25 – Lip balm factor >15 – Flask or water bottle, about 1 Litre, no camel bag – Snack for every touring day – Personal medication – Euros and Swiss francs – Id or passport – Sleeping bag liner (cotton or silk).

Nice to have
Helmet* – Mitts – Alpine club member card – Telescope pol* – Compeed, second skin, sport tape – Foam ear plugs – sleeping pills (not strong ones) – Spare socks – Spare shirt – Spare underwear – Pocket knife – Camera (small and light) – Tooth brush and paste – Toilet paper – Insurance card – Credit card – Reduction card for tickets.

Items with a * can be rented. The rental equipment is available from approx. CHF 210.00 per person.

Please note
Everything you bring with you, you have to carry it by yourself. Try to be as light as possible.

For payments by credit card, 3% bank expenses will be charged.

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