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Walker
distance 26.12 km Vertical gain +2,156 m Vertical drop -1,798 m Duration 13h35 Very difficult Very difficult
Starting point Starting point in Ayer - Valais

A long stage through two passes however, shortened by the cable car link in Zinal and the coach transfer between Villa Evolène and Arolla.

Warning: Taking into account the cable car transport, the positive altitude isn't 2156 m as indicated but only 1380 m.

Walker
distance 20.57 km Vertical gain +989 m Vertical drop -1,138 m Duration 8h40 Difficult Difficult
Starting point Starting point in Oberems - Valais

The next stage to this mountain hike with a stop at Saint-Luc then a transfer by postbus to Zinal.

Walker
distance 17.00 km Vertical gain +1,711 m Vertical drop -1,872 m Duration 9h45 Difficult Difficult
Starting point Starting point in Oberems - Valais

Today's stage is divided into three: from Gruben to Jungu by foot, Jungu to Saint-Niklaus by cable car and Saint-Niklaus to Grachen by coach.

Walker
distance 22.61 km Vertical gain +1,453 m Vertical drop -764 m Duration 10h35 Difficult Difficult
Starting point Starting point in Evolène - Valais

A long climb to Torrent Pass before reaching Moiry Lake, then Saint-Luc by bus, Tignousa by cable car and finally Bella Tola by foot.
Think about correcting the distance indicated by points (5) et (6) : you need to deduct 10 km.

Walker
distance 15.10 km Vertical gain +856 m Vertical drop -1,997 m Duration 6h45 Difficult Difficult
Starting point Starting point in Randa - Valais

A new balcony stage at the foot of high summits separating the Zermatt and Saas Fee valleys.

Walker
distance 10.29 km Vertical gain +508 m Vertical drop -1,021 m Duration 4h25 Moderate Moderate
Starting point Starting point in Saint Luc - Valais

First phase in the Saint-Luc skiing area before heading along the Tour de Cervin trail and completing the stage at Gruben.

Walker
distance 15.64 km Vertical gain +1,860 m Vertical drop -1,156 m Duration 9h45 Very difficult Very difficult
Starting point Starting point in St. Niklaus - Valais

Beautiful mountain stage going through a pass by the name of Augstbordpass.

Walker
distance 16.78 km Vertical gain +1,491 m Vertical drop -822 m Duration 9h05 Moderate Moderate
Starting point Starting point in Zermatt - Valais

An easy climb reaching part of Zermatt ski slopes, extending to an uphill-downhill balcony trail leading to the famous Europahutte (Hut).

Watch out: The Himalayan footbridge just before Europahutte is currently out of service. You'll need to head down to Randa valley along the second blue marked trail on the map before heading back up to the hut (allow for 2 extra hours).

Walker
distance 18.33 km Vertical gain +1,568 m Vertical drop -1,374 m Duration 9h45 Difficult Difficult
Starting point Starting point in Grächen - Valais

So here's the last stage of this itinarary and what a stage! A delightful climb reaching Hannigalp to find the well-known balcony trail overlooking the valley leading to Saas Fee.

Walker
distance 16.78 km Vertical gain +1,206 m Vertical drop -1,167 m Duration 8h15 Very difficult Very difficult
Starting point Starting point in Evolène - Valais

A high mountain stage which requires hiking boots with crampons to cross the Arolla glacier. You should get an early start for this long stage of the hike.

Walker
distance 15.56 km Vertical gain +214 m Vertical drop -1,630 m Duration 5h05 Moderate Moderate
Starting point Starting point in Zermatt - Valais

A Tour du Cervin alternative today, visiting the north side of the colossal peak before reaching Zermatt.

Walker
distance 19.76 km Vertical gain +1,315 m Vertical drop -2,289 m Duration 9h25 Very difficult Very difficult
Starting point Starting point in Hérémence - Valais

An unusual stage today: it starts with a downhill hike before a long climb uphill, a second descent and a ski lift ride followed by a walk over flatland and a bus ride to the lodge.

Walker
distance 5.81 km Vertical gain +1,100 m Vertical drop -221 m Duration 4h50 Very difficult Very difficult
Starting point Starting point in Bionaz - Province de Aosta

Stage starting in pasture which quickly heads into the high mountains passing through the Valcornera pass.

Walker
distance 19.33 km Vertical gain +1,570 m Vertical drop -1,422 m Duration 10h00 Difficult Difficult
Starting point Starting point in Valtournenche - Province de Aosta

Discover the giant that resides here, the splendid Matterhorn itself, before getting a closer look in the evening at the Gandeg cabin.

Walker
distance 4.46 km Vertical gain +184 m Vertical drop -134 m Duration 1h50 Easy Easy
Starting point Starting point in Bionaz - Province de Aosta

Warm-up walk to reach the Prarayer refuge along the right bank of the lake.

Walking The Matterhorn Tour ( Download : PDF )
Walker
distance 156.13 km Vertical gain +11,626 m Vertical drop -11,485 m Duration 10 days Difficult Difficult
Starting point Starting point in Bionaz - Province de Aosta

Undertaken over 10 days, this circuit around the Matterhorn is outstanding. Each day it takes you over the 4000 m peaks of this alpine range. As it is located in 2 countries, Italy and Switzerland, it also brings you into contact with three European languages: Italian, German and also French in Valais in Switzerland.

Walker
distance 10.16 km Vertical gain +1,002 m Vertical drop -582 m Duration 5h45 Very difficult Very difficult
Starting point Starting point in Bagnes - Valais

Second stage of this hike crossing two passes, Louvie Pass and Prafleuri Pass, both snow-covered.

Walker
distance 3.24 km Vertical gain +798 m Vertical drop -62 m Duration 3h10 Moderate Moderate
Starting point Starting point in Bagnes - Valais

First stage of this trek linking Fionay village to Saas Fee. A pleasant stage reaching Louvie Hut (la Cabane de Louvie) built on the edge of Louvie Lake.

Walker
distance 101.39 km Vertical gain +8,355 m Vertical drop -7,964 m Duration 7 days Very difficult Very difficult
Starting point Starting point in Bagnes - Valais

In the Swiss valley, this particularly pleasant hike allows you to explore the many 4000 m peaks that surround the route.

N.B. this route is outlined on Openmap which doesn't have the details of our fine IGN maps. Before being able to get your hands on a Swiss map, which are more precise, the route and GPS layouts will be handy for this pleasant trek.

Walker
Riederhorn circular walk
distance 12.73 km Vertical gain +862 m Vertical drop -854 m Duration 6h05 Moderate Moderate
Starting point Starting point in Bitsch - Valais

A circular walk from a small parking area on the road named Fure (Marked Fure on Swiss map 3324T) which is above Ried-Morel. It takes a higher path above the Massaweg towards Stausee Gibidum, climbs to the Villa Cassel and then the top of the Riederhorn. The descent is through the forest. A pleasant and interesting excursion.