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Matterhorn Hörnligrat

Switzerland · Valais Alps

technical

One of the Alps' most iconic climbs, ascending the classic Hörnligrat (Hornli Ridge) of the Matterhorn (4478 m).

⛰Trailhead:1,620m
🏔Summit:4,478m
📅Duration:2 days
🌍Country:Switzerland

Generating AI safety verdict…

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Snow Warning

Snowfall expected. Roads may be slippery.

Trailhead Conditions

Valais Alps, Switzerland · 1620m

Thursday, November 5 at 9:41 AM

2°C

Feels like 0°C

Fog

Humidity

97%

Wind

8 km/h SSE

Gusts

8 km/h

Pressure

1027 hPa

Dew Point

-3°C

Cloud Cover

100%

Visibility

10.0 km

Precip

0 mm

48-Hour Forecast

14-Day Forecast

Today
5°/ 2°
Fri, Nov 6
5°/ 0°
Sat, Nov 7
2°/ 0°
Sun, Nov 8
4°/ -9°
Mon, Nov 9
6°/ -2°
Tue, Nov 10
6°/ -1°
Wed, Nov 11
8°/ 2°
Thu, Nov 12
6°/ 5°
Fri, Nov 13
6°/ 3°
Sat, Nov 14
5°/ -1°

Is Matterhorn Hörnligrat safe to hike right now?

The AI safety verdict above is updated every 4 hours using live weather data from MET Norway at both the trailhead (1,620m) and the summit (4,478m). A GO verdict means current conditions are suitable for the trek. CAUTION means proceed with awareness of specific risk factors shown above. NO-GO means conditions are currently inadvisable — check back after the weather window passes.

How difficult is Matterhorn Hörnligrat?

Matterhorn Hörnligrat is rated technical. It requires technical mountaineering skills including crampon use, rope work, and experience with exposed ridge lines. Hire a certified mountain guide. The typical completion time is 2 days for a short trek.

What is the elevation of Matterhorn Hörnligrat?

The trailhead starts at 1,620 metres above sea level in Valais Alps, Switzerland. The summit or highest point reaches 4,478 metres — a net elevation gain of 2,858 metres. At this altitude, altitude sickness (AMS) is possible — ascend gradually and rest if symptoms appear.

What gear do I need for Matterhorn Hörnligrat?

The packing list in the AI verdict above is tailored to the current forecast. As a baseline for Matterhorn Hörnligrat in Switzerland: crampons, ice axe, harness, helmet, ropes, and a certified mountain guide are required in addition to standard alpine kit.

Weather data: MET Norway Locationforecast 2.0 (CC BY 4.0) · AI verdicts by Anthropic Claude