Central Breithorn (4,156m a.s.l.)
Intro
A popular destination close to Zermatt, suitable for mountaineers and non-mountaineers alike. The cable car makes the way up easier, making the Breithorn one of the easiest four-thousanders to climb.
The Breithorn is the easiest four-thousander in the Alps. That’s why the locals talk of “Breithoru-Liit” (Breithorn folk) when speaking about someone they can’t trust with anything more than the Breithorn. The Breithorn is made up of five peaks connected together by a glaciered ridge. One of these is the Central Breithorn (4,156m a.s.l.) to the east of the main summit, which is the second-highest peak after the Western Breithorn. The Matterhorn Glacier Paradise upper station makes the ascent, which takes around two hours, considerably easier.
Further information and the SAC’s suggested routes
Climbing four-thousander summits requires good physical health, meticulous preparation and technical skills in mountain sports. We recommend booking a mountain guide. Switzerland Tourism accepts no liability in this case.
