High tour Obergabelhorn

High above Zermatt, in beautiful rock at over 4,000 metres

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View from the Zinalrothorn to the Obergabelhorn, Wellenkuppe and Matterhorn

The Obergabelhorn high above Zermatt is a beautiful high tour to a prominent 4,000 metre peak. The tour includes everything, glaciers, scrambling in beautiful rock and an exposed firn ridge. We will start this tour in mid-August and leave it open to us whether we do the crossing via the Arbengrat or climb via the Rothornhütte via Wellenkuppe to the Obergabelhorn. This will depend on the conditions, if possible we prefer the Arbengrat. In any case, these will be unforgettable high-altitude touring days! Please also reserve the Friday for a possible descent or as a postponement date.

  • Venue & meeting point

    • Area: Zermatt, Valais
    • Meeting point: approx. 10.00 in Zermatt at the railway station
    • Conclusion: Thursday or Friday in Zermatt
    • Overnight stay: Arbenbiwak or / and Rothornhütte
  • Requirements

    • You have experience on high tours.
    • You have experience with ice axe and crampons.
    • Condition for high altitude tours with around 1200hm ascent and descent at a comfortable pace (~300hm/h).
    • You have experience in scrambling and can move efficiently in felisgen terrain.
    • We need to know you for this tour. Come along on a preparation tour or give us a call.
  • Group size

    • Takes place with 1 guest per mountain guide.
  • Price and services

    • Including planning and realisation with mountain guide and his travel expenses.
    • New: Including overnight stay in a hut (1x) with half board
    • Excluding travel expenses, possible train tickets, personal consumption.
  • Material and equipment

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us, preferably via the Contact form

Impressions: Obergabelhorn

    View from the valley to the Obergabelhorn and Wellenkuppe
    View from the Zinalrothorn to the Obergabelhorn, Wellenkuppe and Matterhorn
    Climbing on the Arbengrat to the Obergabelhorn
    Almost at the summit of the Obergabelhorn

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Information on endurance and technique

Here you will find an explanation of the levels of our courses and tours. If you are not sure whether the tour or course is suitable for you, then contact us!

Technics

Technique 1 - For beginners

An easy tour and suitable for beginners. The terrain is moderate.

Technique 2 - Normal tour

A "normal" tour and easily doable with some previous knowledge. Only short sections are a little steeper or more technical. This tour can be taken after a basic course.

Technique 3 - More demanding tour

A more challenging tour that requires some practice. There are some steep and technical passages. If you have a bit of experience and want to embark on an adventure, this is the right place for you!

Technique 4 - Difficult

Demanding tour that requires a good level of experience and skill. There are always longer steep and technical passages. For the experienced and adventurous!

Endurance

Stamina 1 - Cosy

Leisurely tour at a slow pace with 500 - 800 metres of altitude difference per day, ~250 - 300 hm / h.

Stamina 2 - Normal

"Normal" tour at a leisurely pace with 800 - 1000 vertical metres per day, ~300 hm / h.

Endurance 3 - Sporty

Longer tour at a normal pace with around 1200 metres in altitude per day, ~350 m / h.

Endurance 4 - Very enduring

Long tours at a normal, flowing pace from 1500 metres in altitude per day, ~350 - 400 hm / h.

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