About
Your first 4000m peak with amazing views, accessible by cable car
Why go
- Stunning views of the Matterhorn and Monte Rosa massif
- Your first glaciated peak
- Incredible exposure and unforgettable views
Must try
- Climb the Breithorn glacier
- Breithorn Half Traverse
Pro tips
- Short ascent via cable car
- Accessible via cable car from Zermatt
- Cable car drops you at 3,883m
- Check lift operation times throughout autumn
- Start early and enjoy the sunrise
Good to know
- The height not underestimated – 4000 m spürt man
- Weather does change here quite quickly
- Glacier travel and crevasses require attention
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Rating
4.8 / 5 (133 reviews)