Additionally, climbers must be in excellent physical condition. For all our ascents of the Matterhorn we climb at a ratio of one climber to one guide. We feel this low ratio is necessary for safety of the rope team and to increase chances of summit success. The local Zermatt guides also climb only at this ratio for the same reasons. While higher climber to guide ratios may be more economically profitable in the short term, we believe the added risk and decreased chance of success are unacceptable.
Fees are on a per day basis.
The above fees include expenses for the guide, such as meals, lodging, lifts, hut fees, transport. They do not include these expenses for the guest. Half of the daily fee is charged for days spent exclusively in town in poor weather, in a hut waiting in poor weather, or descending from a hut. Sign up for these climbs. Registration forms and information.