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Western Breithorn – Breithorn West Summit loop from Klein Matterhorn

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Western Breithorn – Breithorn West Summit loop from Klein Matterhorn

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Western Breithorn – Breithorn West Summit loop from Klein Matterhorn

06:32

9.97km

480m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

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Includes segments that are highly dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 1.51 km for 6.22 km

After 7.90 km for 16 m

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1.31 km

Western Breithorn

Highlight • Summit

From the Rifugio Guide del Cervino on the Plateau Rosà - which you can reach by cable car from Cervinia - you follow the route of a ski lift on the glacier until you reach the large plateau on the Breithorn at the end of the ski slope. From here you continue north to the main glacier, where you pay careful attention to the crevasses. The climb continues over the steep slope, usually on a diagonal from right to left, to the snow-covered ridge, which is bordered by a bowl on the Swiss side. Further to the right you finally reach the broad summit, an excellent vantage point from which you can see the mountain group at Monte Rosa, the Matterhorn and the mountains of the Vallese.

Descent: via the same route as the ascent.

This hiking trail requires experience in high mountains and should only be undertaken when accompanied by a mountain guide.
Source: lovevda.it/de/katalog/7/bergstieg/breuil-cervinia/westliches-breithorn/2634

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4.98 km

Gendarme

Highlight • Summit

5.01 km

Breithorn Twin Peaks

Highlight • Summit

5.36 km

Eastern Breithorn

Highlight • Summit

5.78 km

Breithorn, Finestra del

Highlight • Mountain Pass

6.23 km

Breithorn Centrale Summit

Highlight • Summit

Breithorn Centrale 4159m Alpi Pennine

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7.01 km

Breithorn West Summit

Highlight • Summit

The Breithorn is a snow / ice summit, the ascent requires no technical difficulties and is pure diligence (condition). But the view from the summit is terrific

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7.81 km

Route to Breithorn

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Quite simple descent that winds between the glacier and the ski slopes. Route suitable for those approaching winter mountaineering or in any case with ice ax and crampons. To do roped to avoid falling into some crevasse. It would also be good practice to know the recovery maneuvers in the event of a fall. Not exaggerated height difference and magnificent panorama when you are at the top

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.74 km

224 m

Surfaces

6.83 km

2.91 km

169 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (4,030 m)

Lowest point (3,720 m)

Weather

Monday 10 August

15°C

8°C

54 %

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Western Breithorn – Breithorn West Summit loop from Klein Matterhorn

Western Breithorn

Gendarme

Breithorn Twin Peaks

Eastern Breithorn

Breithorn, Finestra del

Breithorn Centrale Summit

Breithorn West Summit

Route to Breithorn

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