Hörnli Ridge: What the First Section Really Looks Like (Matterhorn)

This video is especially useful for climbers who want to see and understand the very first section of the Hörnli Ridge on the Matterhorn.Filmed at midday, during a training climb, it shows the terrain exactly as it is: broken rock, ledges, short steps, and the characteristic labyrinth-like route-finding that defines the lower part of the ridge.There is no rush to the summit here.The focus is on how the route starts, how the terrain feels, and how complex the line can be even in the first hour of climbing. Seeing this section in daylight helps to better understand the structure of the ridge and what to expect before committing higher up.If you are planning to climb the Hörnli Ridge, this video gives a realistic look at the first part of the route and the type of movement and navigation it requires. JOIN MY FREE TELEGRAM GROUP (in English)If you want deeper insights, behind-the-scenes planning, route breakdowns, safety tips, and real-time thoughts from the mountains, join my free Telegram community:→ https://www.rossiniguiding.com/4000pr... the place where I share what a YouTube video can’t show. 📌 Video Index / Timestamps 00:00 – Typical climb with headlamps 00:23 – Starting from the Hörnli hut with daylight 01:31 – First Couloir 03:31 – Second Couloir 05:08 – Ischloch (short fix rope) 06:33 – Uf em Grat (on the ridge, phototurm) 06:41 – Älwe Fad WORK WITH ME For guided ascents, alpine training or custom programs: → www.rossiniguiding.com → [email protected] → Instagram: rossiniguiding 🏷 Hashtags #HörnliRidge #Matterhorn #MatterhornClimb #Hörnligrat #AlpineClimbing #Alpinism #Mountaineering #MountainGuide #UIAGM #Alps #TrainingClimb #RouteFinding #AlpineTerrain #RockLabyrinth #FirstSection #ClassicAlpineRoute