Matterhorn, the perfect mountain

To represent a mountain, many draw a pyramid with the top soaring towards the sky. The Matterhorn is just like this: a perfect mountain that stands out, isolated from the rest of the mountain range, on a charming valley, the Valtournenche.

The conquest of the summit

The Matterhorn (4,478 meters) was conquered for the first time by the Swiss side, July 14, 1865, by Edward Whymper and other climbing partners, four of whom died tragically during the descent. A few days later, an entirely Italian roped party, led by Jean-Antoine Carrel, climbed it from the Italian side. Experienced mountaineers from all over the world are still climbing the Matterhorn. Rely on the mountain guides to enjoy this exciting experience.

The Matterhorn by cable car

If you are in Breuil-Cervinia and want to admire the Matterhorn up close then climb with the lifts up to Plateau Rosa, ski paradise, winter and summer.
The cable car allows you to reach the ski area, but it is an experience not to be missed even for those who do not ski and want to enjoy the view, the clear sky and the sparkling air.

The Matterhorn tourist area

Going up the Valtournenche, which you take in Châtillon, you already begin to see the Matterhorn from Antey-Saint-André. The other municipalities overlook the valley from flat balconies: Torgnon and La Magdeleine, with characteristic alpine architecture, Chamois, accessible only by cable car or on foot, and Valtournenche which has in its territory the famous Breuil-Cervinia with its vast ski area that extends to Zermatt, Switzerland.