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Matterhorn Acclimatisation Week

Switzerland · Valais

Preparation block used before summit attempts, with altitude exposure and technical checks around the Zermatt basin.

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Days4
Distance38 km
Total climb3200 m
High point4164 m

What this trip is like

Preparation block used before summit attempts, with altitude exposure and technical checks around the Zermatt basin.

Stay style: Hotel and hut mix across the acclimatisation block.

Food and support: Half-board format on hut nights with carried day food.

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Mountain collections

Mountain Ranges 1200

Italian Alps Peaks

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Pennine Alps Peaks

Pennine Alps summits including the Matterhorn-Monte Rosa chain and surrounding Valais giants.

Mountain Ranges 2948

Swiss Alps Peaks

Swiss Alps mountain region spanning the major glaciated summits of Valais, Bernese Oberland, Graubunden, and central Switzerland.

National Mountain Lists 8

UIAA 4000ers

Recognised alpine peaks above 4000 metres.

National Mountain Lists 13

Alps 4000m Peaks

Derived collection of alpine summits at or above 4000 metres.