Included
-All guiding fees and transport and technical equipment for the group

Excluded
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International flight
Personal climbing insurance
Personal climbing gear

***** Accommodation and meals during the trip in huts for you and the guide. We can give you an approximate cost of this when you call
***** Lift passes for you and the guide. Again we can give you a cost for this.

Sean is your leader and arranges all trips on this website.
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He has lived in Dubai for 12 years and splits his time between here and the Pyrenees.
He has led 4 expeditions to the summit of Everest and 15 expeditions to mountains over 8000m as well as many around the globe.
If we employ further western guides they will be qualified and experienced mountain guides or mountaineering instructors.
On other expeditions such as Nepal and Pakistan we also ensure that all of our local porters have a good track record of mountaineering at high altitudes.
Whilst qualifications and experience are essential requirements, we also make sure that our porters have the right temperament to lead an expedition comprised of individuals who have a range of previous experience and expectations. To that end, we aim to provide a staff (and clients ) who will make the expedition both successful and enjoyable throughout.

When you sign up we go through everything that you will need.
Helmet
Ice axe
Harness
Crampons
Headlamp
Day rucksack
Duvet jacket
Warm walking boots that are capable of taking a crampon
Gloves Buff, hat
Wind / Water proof outer clothes
High altitude Cat 4 Glasses

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We will also check any equipment you have before you depart each morning.

Climbing the Matterhorn is a difficult alpine tour not only the physical aspect but technically.
Good acclimatization, training, and endurance are key to reaching the summit. It’s essential to stay at altitude for at least a few days before, either in Zermatt or in the Mont Blanc Massif in huts at 3000 m to get proper acclimatization
Its also necessary to have some flexibility in case the weather forces us to move the ascent date. If you have more days, then it is also easier fto change the summit day in the short term, depending on the conditions.

You should know what grade 4 is and be able to climb it with a guide. As a general rule you should be able to do 300 meters of vertical gain per hour at altitude.
The reason we do the additional classic such as Dent du Geant and Cosmiques Arete is to full bring you up to speed with your guide and what we expect from you to ensure a safe climb.
We can practice the techniques together before climbing the Matterhorn that we will be using.

Sean lives in Dubai and the Pyrenees and as he is guiding the trips he is frequently travelling.
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All messages will be responded to as quickly as possible.
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Try these different options
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Whatsapp +447507886417
UAE +971585528611
FR +33645518199
SP +34605128807
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sean@yahoo.co.uk

Zoom is also available

We can help you rent equipment and offer advice on purchases. Purchases should be done a long time in advance and tested before stepping on the mountain.
Equipment can be rented in Chamonix but at this level you are probably expected to have the basics. Please allow time for this.