The Matterhorn climb that changed history

Matterhorn pod
In the 150th anniversary year of the first ascent of the Matterhorn, swissinfo.ch meets the direct descendants of the mountain guides who took part in the now famous first climb. We find out how the adventure, which turned to tragedy, has left its mark on their lives.
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