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

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
- We have for you a detailed packing list with packing tips compiled.
- For this tour you need the following material from this PDF. We carry our equipment with us all the time. Pack only what is necessary.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us, preferably via the Contact form.
Impressions: Obergabelhorn
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