The world's most sought-after summit.

Arguably the best-known mountain in the World.

We acclimatise and get ready for our ascent of this wonderful peak, in Chamonix, where cable car access to routes and peaks ensure minimum walking - maximum climbing.

We then move over to our final goal - the Hornli Ridge on the Matterhorn

Preparations for the climb over we take the Schwarzsee cable car and go up to the hut below this most famous of all peaks.

Early next morning we are on the route. Expect many other parties juggling for position and some steady but brisk climbing is needed.

Passing the Solvay (bivouac) Hut we start the final section to the summit.

Finally reaching the Swiss summit we celebrate with photos and food/drinks before starting the long descent. This can be more difficult and tiring than the ascent, but soon we are passing the bivouac hut again and on down to the Hornli Hut.

If all has gone well, we will have ample time to descend to the Schwarzsee station before the final lift down to Zermatt has gone, otherwise a second night in the Hornli Hut or a hotel in Schwarzsee is needed.

Course dates - 5 days programmes - available from June to mid-September

Ratios - One guide to one client

Course fees

Acclimatising and training (3 day): £750 + all expenses

The Matterhorn (2 days): £650 + all expenses

Total: £1400 + all expenses