Day hike with Matterhorn views

Zermatt Guided Day Hike

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420 minutes
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Breathtaking Views of the Matterhorn  on a guided day hike

Experience amazing vistas of the Matterhorn & the Alps in a combination of cogwheel train ride and easy to moderate day hike.

Ride Europe’s highest open-air railway up to the 10,134 ft / 3089 meter Gornergrat, with incredible views of the Matterhorn.

Enjoy an hour and a half to 2 hour hike along signposted trails through an alpine nature reserve with stunning Matterhorn views mirrored in alpine lakes.

Learn about the origins of Zermatt and the people of the the canton of Valais/Wallis.

Local English-speaking guide throughout

Options

Zermatt Guided Day Hike

Pickup included

FromNZD $1,417.84Per Person

What's included in Zermatt Guided Day Hike

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Experience amazing views of the Matterhorn and the Alps in a combination of cogwheel train ride and easy to moderate day hike Ride Europe’s second highest railway and the highest open-air railway of the continent – the Gornergrat cog wheel train – up to the 10,134 ft / 3089 meter Gornergrat with incredible views of the Matterhorn accompanying you most of the way. Walk up to the 360 degree platform area where you see over 29 of the 79 alpine peaks higher than 4000 meters/13,123 ft, including the massive Matterhorn. Enjoy a 1-2 hour guided hike along signposted trails through an alpine nature reserve with stunning Matterhorn views mirrored in pristine alpine lakes. Learn about the origins of Zermatt and the people of the canton of Valais (French name) or Wallis (German name) Local English speaking Guide throughout. Our guides know Zermatt trails, the people and the history of Zermatt.

Inclusions

  • Local guide
  • Private tour
  • All transport included in itinerary
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult; not recommended for children of any age not used to walking distances
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Wear footwear with sturdy soles that grip the ground well

Meet

Pickup and Dropoff

You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points

Additional Information

Your guide will pick you up at 8:30 at your hotel in Zermatt. If you’re not staying in Zermatt, you will meet them at Gornergrat Train station.

Meeting / End Points

  • If you are not staying in Zermatt your Guide will meet you directly at the Gornergrat Station opposite Zermatt Train Station, Zermatt.

Redeem

Ticket Redemption

Direct access

• Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions

Operator

ECHO Rails & Trails