THE SHADOW OF THE MATTERHORN

Day 1
Fly to Geneva, transfer to Zermatt.

Day 2
A short transfer to the Tasch Alp from where we trek to Flue Alp (2607m) with spectacular views of the surrounding peaks.

Day 3
Morning trekking towards the imposing Gorner Glacier; visit the glacier garden before continuing our descent to Zermatt.

Day 4
A demanding walk as we climb again out of the valley, ascending slowly to the Rothorn Hut (3198m), situated above a glacier with great views of the Monte Rosa Massif.

Day 5
High level traverse to Schonbiel Hut (2694m) under the soaring north face of the Matterhorn.

Day 6
Return to Zermatt by early afternoon, with a possible side trip to the Hornli Hut, basecamp for climbers attempting the Matterhorn.

Day 7
Free day in Zermatt. Option to undertake the non-technical ascent of the Breithorn (4164m).

Day 8
Transfer to Geneva, fly to London.