Castor-Pollux-Breithorn-Mountain Guide Zermatt

Castor, Pollux and Breithorn in 2 days

The Castor Pollux Breithorn climb within a Mountain Guide Zermatt is for ambitious climbers who like classic mountaineering

Of course you can book Breithorn, Castor or Pollux also as a day trip.

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

Programme 1:
Day 1: Meeting your Mountain Guide – Klein Matterhorn – Pollux – Castor – Riffugio Val d’Ayas. Duration 7 hours.
Day 2: Riffugio Val d’Ayas – Roccia Nera – complete Breithorn traverse – Klein Matterhorn. Duration 7 – 8 hours.

Fee:
With 2 climbers CHF 1’060.00 per person.
With 1 climber CHF 2’030.00.

Programme 2:
Day 1: Meeting your Mountain Guide – Klein Matterhorn – Pollux – Castor – Riffugio Val d’Ayas. Duration 7 hours.
Day 2: Riffugio Val d’Ayas – half Breithorn traverse – Klein Matterhorn. Duration 5 – 6 hours.

Fee:
With 2 climbers CHF 1’010.00 per person.
With 1 climber CHF 1’910.00.

Services:
Mountain guide fee for 2 days, accommodation in dormitory, breakfast, dinner, without drinks. Transportation is not included. Without reduction approx. CHF 120.00.

Participants:
Maximum 2.

Prices and programme are subject to change.

You need the following equipment for Castor, Pollux and Breithorn:

Compulsory Equipment:
Rucksack 30 litre – Mountaineering boots* – Climbing seat harness* – Crampons with front points, steel, adjusted* – Ice axe* – Head torch* – Touring trousers / salopettes – Waterproof / breathable jacket with hood – Fleece jacket or jumper – Gloves – Mitts – Thermal underwear – Shirt – Socks – Warm hat – Sun hat – Sunglasses with side protection – Sunscreen 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.

Nice to have:
Helmet* – Telescope pole* – Compeed, second skin, sport tape – Foam earplugs – Sleeping pills (not strong ones) – Spare socks – Spare shirt – Spare underwear – Pocket knife – Camera (small and light) – Toothbrush and paste – Toilet paper – Insurance card – Credit card – Sleeping bag liner (cotton or silk) – Reduction card for tickets.

Items with a * can be rented. The rental equipment is available from approx. CHF 70.00 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.