The Matterhorn and Switzerland are closely linked. This pyramid-shaped peak, renowned for being difficult to climb, is undoubtedly the most photographed mountain in the world. Opposite it stands the Klein Matterhorn, accessible by cable car. In 1865, the first ascent of the Matterhorn, which cost the lives of four of the seven climbers who attempted it, changed the destiny of this previously isolated region. The Matterhorn gained worldwide fame and became the goal of every ambitious mountaineer.
Even today, climbing the Matterhorn remains a challenging feat, reserved for experienced mountaineers who are well equipped and accompanied by a competent guide. At an altitude of 3,260 meters, at the foot of the most popular trail, lies the Hörnli Hut, the Matterhorn’s base camp, which was completely renovated in 2015. From the Klein Matterhorn (Matterhorn Paradise), which is separated from the Matterhorn only by the Théodule Pass and glacier, there is a superb view of the mountain of mountains. A cable car climbs to the Klein Matterhorn from Zermatt. Its upper station, located at an altitude of 3,820 meters, is the highest cable car station in the world.
The photos of the Matterhorn in Zermatt were taken on July 24, 2011.
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