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First Ascent

When
14 July 1865
Where
Hörnli ridge
Part of
First ascent of the Matterhorn

Whymper's party reached the summit via the Hörnli ridge on 14 July 1865, marking the last ascent of the golden age.

The party left Zermatt on 13 July, reaching the Hörnli ridge base six hours later. On 14 July, they successfully climbed the ridge, guided by Croz and the Taugwalders. This success preceded the Italian ascent by three days.

Sources

  1. Matterhorn Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04
  2. Edward Whymper Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21

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