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The BIG TWO- A Matterhorn and Eiger ascent

A challenging activity combining a Matterhorn and Eiger ascents plus a preparation phase, into one activity.
9 full guiding days, by a qualified IFMGA guide/aspirant
Guiding ratio max 2:1 for the preparation and 1:1 for the ascents

The BIG TWO- A Matterhorn and Eiger ascent

About the activity

One of the only programs out there, combining the two “big ones” plus a preparation phase, into one activity. The planned ascents are relevant for those of you who bring significant alpine experience, flexibility and good a level of physical fitness to a packed week and a half in the Alps;
The activity includes:
A Matterhorn 4,477m ascent*
An Eiger 3,967m ascent*
Mountaineering routes up to AD+/D
Movement on snow and ice
Climbing sections of steep ice, up to 50 degrees
Climbing sections of moderately steep rock up to IV/V level
Rappelling
Glacier travel ‎
* If one of the summits will not be possible due to weather or conditions, we will offer a worthy and challenging alternative ether in Wallis, Bernese Alps or in Chamonix.
Exemplary timetable:
Day 1 Saturday- Meeting at 17:00 in Saas Grund- for a briefing and a gear check.*
Day 2 Sunday- A route from the valley up, to acclimatize and move fast and light in alpine terrain.
Day 3 Monday- 4,000m summit- Depending on where we ended up the last day, today we aim for a 4,000 m summit such as the Weissmies 4,017m with a descent to the Almageller hut or the Lagginhorn 4,010m with a descent to the Hohsaas hut. Both summits offer varied routes and difficulty levels. the overnights in the high huts help us to acclimatize.
Day 4 Tuesday- A second summit and descent to the valley.
* Since we cannot be sure if an Eiger or a Matterhorn ascent will be possible, we are approaching this activity from Wednesday and thereafter as an “open case” meaning that on Tuesday evening the latest, you and your guide will decide what will be the plan from Wednesday until Friday, whatever you do and wherever you go, it is the clients responsibility to cover all the costs for her/himself and the guide (travel costs, cable cars, hut or hotel overnights and half boards, drinking water and any other expense that might be charged on top of the planning and guiding) from day 5 until day 10.
Day 5 Wednesday- Drive to Zermatt and ascent to the Hörnli hut 3,260 m.
Day 6 Thursday- Ascent of the Matterhorn 4,477 via its Hörnli ridge and a descent back to the valley.
Day 7 Friday- Rest day
Day 8 Saturday- Change to the Bernese Alps and an ascent to the Mittellegi hut 3,355m.
Day 9 Sunday- Eiger 3,967m traverse and an overnight at the Monchsjoch hut 3,656m.
Day 10 Monday- Optional summit and descent to the valley, return to Wallis.
* The mentioned timetable is exemplary and may vary due to conditions, ability of the participants, safety & weather limitations.
* It is an advantage to start the activity already acclimatized- therefore we recommend to independently go up and spend the night above 2,500 m ether in Hohsaas hut or in the Britannia hut – there are many alternatives from the valley however those two are the most accessible.

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