From Klein Matterhorn, SW Ridge, Normal

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Breithorn

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Breithorn - Triftjigrat

Breithorn - Younggrat

Route from Plateau Rosa

Breithorn traverse (E-W)

From Klein Matterhorn, SW Ridge, Normal

Page Type: Route

Location: Italy/Switzerland, Europe

Lat/Lon: 45.94150°N / 7.74670°E

Route Type: Basic Snow

Time Required: Half a day

Difficulty: PD-, 35º

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Approach

The base of the climb, Klein Matterhorn (3820 m) is approachable by cableway.

Route Description

"The Alpine 4000 m Peaks by the Classic Routes" by Richard Goedeke (1993) says (page 161):

"From the station on the Klein Matterhorn (no overnight possibility) go through the tunnel and follow the lift down towards the saddle (3.796 m) in front of the Breithorn Plateau. From there head east on the broad track to the Breithornpass to tackle the climb up the steepening SW Ridge(steeps drops on the left!). This leads to the summit of the Breithorn".

Essential Gear

Rope for a team, crampons, ice axe and winter clothes. Carry also enough water, compass and map.

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