the matterhorn Circuit

ONE MOUNTAIN, THREE CULTURES, ONE INCREDIBLE ADVENTURE

OFFERED MID-JULY THROUGH MID-SEPTEMBER. CALL FOR 2012 DATES 

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This exciting new trekking route is quickly becoming an Alpine classic on par with the Haute Route or the Tour du Mont Blanc. The Matterhorn Circuit offers hikers spectacular alpine scenery, an amazing diversity of terrain, and contrasting cultures—German, French, and Italian—all with the world’s most recognizable mountain as a stunning centerpiece.

The grand finale comes as we cross over the Theodul Pass, an ancient trade route, and make our approach to the base of the Matterhorn, then on to Zermatt for a festive conclusion. Throughout the trip, our expert guide unfolds the history, lore, and natural wonders that make the Matterhorn the crown jewel of the Alps.

We stay at a carefully selected variety of mountain refuges and charming hotels in alpine villages. We shuttle your bags so that you can travel light and make the most of your adventure.

Day 1 – Arrive Geneva or Zurich Switzerland
You’ll be met upon arrival and transferred to the village of St. Nicklaus in the Mattertal valley where we’ll have dinner and a group orientation.

Day 2 – St. Nicklaus to Gruben
A cable ascent takes us to the hamlet of Jungen where we begin our ascent of the Augstbordpass which leads us to the seasonal village of Gruben in the Turtmantal. BSD

Day 3 – Gruben to Hotel Weisshorn
As we ascend over the Meidpass to the Val d’ Anniviers we leave the German-speaking region for our first French-speaking villages. We drop into lush alpine meadows before arriving at the historic Hotel Weisshorn with its dramatic perch over the deep valley below. BSD

Day 4 – Hotel Weisshorn to Grimentz
A short descent through larch forests and meadows brings us to Grimentz with its collection of 16th century homes and traditional trades.  BSD

Day 5 – Grimentz to Arolla
Starting at the base of the Moiry Glacier, we make a direct ascent of the Col de Tsaté before arriving in La Sage. A transfer to the hiking center of Arolla puts us at the base of the imposing Mt. Collon.  BSD

Day 6 – Arolla to Prarayer
Today offers some of the most challenging glacial and alpine terrain of the trek as we cross the Arolla Glacier into Italy and arrive at the village of Prarayer. BSD

Day 7 – Prarayer to Cervinia
From rocky ridges to grassy slopes covered with wildflowers we spend the day basking in the beauty of the drier Italian side of the Pennine Alps. Our resting place for the evening is the lively resort of Cervinia where we come to know the less-familiar Italian profile of the Matterhorn. BSD

Day 8 – Cervinia to the Matterhorn.
Crossing the Theodulpass we descend to the base of the Matterhorn and spend the evening at the legendary Hornli Hut. We meet with climbers ready to embark on their ascent of the Matterhorn and even spend some time testing our skills on its lower flanks. BSD

Day 9 – Matterhorn to Zermatt
A well-trodden track leads from the Hornli ridge into beautiful Zermatt where we visit immerse ourselves in history of the first ascent and see the frayed and broken rope that resulted in a tragic outcome. BSD

Day 10 – Zermatt
An early morning train to Riffelberg should give us stunning views and shimmering reflections of the Matterhorn and put us face to face with Monte Rosa and the Gorner Glacier. Evening return to Geneva or Zurich. BSD

Day 11 –– Return flights
An early morning departure from Geneva or Zurich. Welcome home. 

ACTIVITY LEVEL
Alpenwild trips are designed for people who are energetic, active, and filled with a spirit of adventure. We rate this trip as strenuous. You should be an experienced hiker in good physical condition. You should be capable of walking 5 to 7 hours per day on good trails with some steep ascents and descents (averaging 3,000 to 4,000 vertical feet per day) at an elevation up to 10,000 feet above sea level.

INCLUDED
The services of an expert trip leader, all accommodations (8 nights hotel and 2 nights in mountain huts), all meals as shown (B=breakfast, S=snack, D=dinner), ground transportation including trams and mountain railways, admissions and luggage transfers.

NOT INCLUDED
Beverages (beer, wine) with meals, items of a personal nature (laundry, phone calls, room service),

PRICE
$3,595 per person, double occupancy from Geneva or Zurich
$399 Single supplement.

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PAYMENT
A $300 per person deposit due at booking guarantees your place on the tour.
Final payment is due 60 days prior to departure.

CANCELLATION POLICY
More than 60 days before departure – $200 penalty
Between 60 and 15 days before departure – $500 per person penalty
Less than 15 days before departure – Non-refundable

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