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Matterhorn in 3D

The Hörnli ridge · 4,478 m

Pennine Alps, on the border of Switzerland and Italy

The Matterhorn's summit stands 4,478 m above sea level. Edward Whymper's party of seven first reached it on 14 July 1865 by the Hörnli ridge; four of them died when a rope broke on the way down. This walk starts high on that ridge, the usual way up from Zermatt, and lets you reach the top.

Where: Pennine Alps, on the border of Switzerland and Italy
Height: 4,478 m
First climbed: 14 July 1865, by Edward Whymper's party
Usual route: The Hörnli ridge from Zermatt

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Walk Matterhorn in 3D

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Matterhorn

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What you'll find in the walk

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The summit · 4,478 m
Known
First climbed on 14 July 1865 by Edward Whymper's party of seven, up this ridge. Four of them were killed when a rope broke on the way down.
The Hörnli ridge
Known
The usual way up from Zermatt. Fixed ropes cover the steepest part near the top, still a long day of climbing on loose rock and ice.

How to visit in real life

Most visitors see the Matterhorn from Zermatt and the lifts and trails above it. Climbing it is a serious alpine route on loose rock and ice, done with a certified mountain guide.

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