Breithorn Traverse - Current conditions

Breithorn cima oeste, 3920 Zermatt, Switzerland

The Breithorn Traverse links the multiple summits of the Breithorn massif above Zermatt, with the Western Summit standing at 4,164 m — one of the most accessible four-thousanders in the Alps thanks to the Klein Matterhorn cable car. The ridge traverse, however, demands solid alpine skills: exposed corniced sections, variable snow conditions, and crevasse hazard make route assessment essential before setting out.

This video focuses on current conditions along the traverse, offering climbers and ski mountaineers a practical ground-level look at snowpack, ice, and any objective hazards present at the time of filming. With the Matterhorn and Monte Rosa dominating the horizon, the setting is spectacular — but the real value here is the up-to-date beta for anyone planning their own attempt.