Castor Pollux Breithorn in 2 Days-Mountain Guide Zermatt

The Castor Pollux Breithorn climb within a Mountain Guide Zermatt is for strong ones who like classic mountaineering

3 classic alpine climbs around Zermatt with a minimum of walking for the access and return. Normally the access for Pollux or Castor takes about 1 1/2 hours. With the climb; Pollux, Castor and Breithorn you walk only the way to the Pollux and the walk back will be nicely avoided with a full Breithorn traverse. It can’t be easier.

Of course you can book Breithhorn, Castor or Pollux also as a day trip.

Requirements:
Safe walking and climbing with crampons, great stamina, fit for high altitude, capable to climb degree III.

Programme 1:
Day 1: Meeting your Mountain Guide – Klein Matterhorn – Pollux – Castor – Riffugio Val d’Ayas. Duration 7 hours.
Day 2: Riffugio Val d’Ayas – Roccia Nera – complete Breithorn traverse – Klein Matterhorn. Duration 7 – 8 hours.

Fee:
With 2 climbers CHF 1’060.00 per person.
With 1 climber CHF 2’030.00.

Programme 2:
Day 1: Meeting your Mountain Guide – Klein Matterhorn – Pollux – Castor – Riffugio Val d’Ayas. Duration 7 hours.
Day 2: Riffugio Val d’Ayas – half Breithorn traverse – Klein Matterhorn. Duration 5 – 6 hours.

Fee:
With 2 climbers CHF 1’010.00 per person.
With 1 climber CHF 1’910.00.

Services:
Mountain guide fee for 2 days, accommodation in dormitory, breakfast, dinner, drinks are not included. Transportation is not included. Without reduction approx. CHF 120.00.

Participants
Maximum 2.

Prices and programme are subject to change.

You need the following equipment for Castor, Pollux and Breithorn:

Compulsory Equipment
Rucksack 30 litre – Mountaineering boots* – Climbing seat harness* – Crampons with front points, steel, adjusted* – Ice axe* – Head torch, with spare battery (not for LED)* – Touring trousers / salopettes – Waterproof / breathable jacket with hood – Fleece jacket or jumper – Gloves – Thermal underwear – Shirt – Socks – Warm hat – Sun hat – Sunglasses with side protection – Sun screen factor >25 – Lip balm factor >15 – Flask or water bottle, about 1 Litre, no camel bag – Snack for every touring day – Personal medication – Euros and Swiss francs – Id or passport – Sleeping bag liner (cotton or silk).

Nice to have
Helmet* – Mitts – Alpine club member card – Telescope pole* – Compeed, second skin, sport tape – Foam earplugs – sleeping pills (not strong ones) – Spare socks – Spare shirt – Spare underwear – Pocket knife – Camera (small and light) – Toothbrush and paste – Toilet paper – Insurance card – Credit card – Reduction card for tickets.

Items with a * can be rented. The rental equipment is available from approx. CHF 70.00 per person.

Please note
Everything you bring with you, you have to carry it by yourself. Try to be as light as possible.

For payments by credit card, 3% bank expenses will be charged.

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