  
Switzerland's highest mountain offers us a long ascent in snow and ice with a short passage of rock climbing. The starting point for this climb is the Dom hut at 2940m. Requirements are very good physical condition, experience in climbing with crampons and prior acclimatisation to altitude. Technically easy north slope or, if you prefer the challenge, the exposed Festiridge can be tackled.
The price
Agency fee incl. VAT, guiding by mountain guide, (cable car tickets are not included in the price)
Size of group
2 to 3 people per guide
Equipment
Crampons, climbing harness, ice axe (can be rented in a sports shop in Zermatt), good climbing boots suitable for use with crampons, gaiters, 1 ski or hiking pole (optional), warm weather-proof clothes (jacket, sweater, long johns), head torch, warm gloves and mittens, a warm hat, a hat for protection from the sun, sunglasses, high factor sun screen, a thermos flask (approx. 1 lt. capacity - tea is available in the huts), packed lunch (refreshments: high-energy food such as chocolate, dried fruit, glucose, etc.), a pocket knife, rucksack.
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