Tour of the Matterhorn, Gandeg Hut – Zermatt
This ninth stage involves the final descent to Zermatt. Once again, the walk can be shortened at Furi by taking the section of the Matterhorn Express that runs to Zermatt. The walk remains within the Zermatt ski area.
This walk is part of a multi-day hike: Tour du Cervin
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 5.69 mi -
Average duration: 2h 40 -
Difficulty: Very difficult -
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Back to start: No -
Ascent: + 16 ft -
Descent: - 4,610 ft -
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Highest point: 9,918 ft -
Lowest point: 5,308 ft
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Country:
Switzerland
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Area: Alps -
City:
Zermatt -
Start: N 45.964203° / E 7.725286° -
End: N 46.019709° / E 7.746171° -
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Waypoints
- S : mi 0 - alt. 9,918 ft - Gandeg Hut
- 1 : mi 0.52 - alt. 9,416 ft - Fork in the road
- 2 : mi 2.31 - alt. 8,022 ft - Crossroads
- 3 : mi 2.76 - alt. 7,484 ft - Junction
- 4 : mi 4 - alt. 6,119 ft - Furi
- 5 : mi 4.6 - alt. 5,656 ft - Blatten
- 6 : mi 5.36 - alt. 5,322 ft - Zen Stecken
- E : mi 5.69 - alt. 5,325 ft - Zermatt
Other walks in the area
Gandeg Hut - Zermatt
Visorando Member
9.67 mi
+640 ft
-5,282 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Zermatt (Valais)
Today's variation on the Matterhorn Tour is to visit the north face of the giant before returning to Zermatt.
Théodule Refuge - Saint-Jacques
9.00 mi
+912 ft
-6,119 ft
4h 55
Difficult
Departure from Italy
The final stage is almost entirely downhill, except for a short climb to cross the Col Nord des Cimes Blanches. The descent takes place in long valleys, interspersed with very steep slopes. The arrival at the hamlets of Fury and Blanchard is a real relief after 10 days of hiking.
Zermatt - Europahutte
10.43 mi
+4,823 ft
-2,687 ft
9h 00
Moderate
Departure from Zermatt (Valais)
After an easy climb to reach part of the Zermatt ski slopes, the route continues along an ascending-descending balcony path leading to the famous Europahutte mountain hut.
Please note: the Himalayan footbridge before Europahutte is currently out of service. You will need to descend into the Randa valley via the second blue trail marked on the map before climbing back up to the hut (allow approximately 2 additional hours).
The Five Lakes Trail from Sunnegga to Zermatt
5.99 mi
+1,667 ft
-1,657 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Zermatt (Valais)
A variation on the Five Lakes Circuit, this route takes you along a vertiginous ridge offering spectacular views of the Findelgletscher glacier, the Schwarzberghorn (3,610 m) and the Cima di Jazzi (3,793 m). The lakes are all different and offer breathtaking views of the Matterhorn.
The Five Lakes Trail to Zermatt with a view of the Matterhorn
6.33 mi
+1,526 ft
-1,512 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Zermatt (Valais)
In breathtaking surroundings, you will follow a route leading to five lakes below the Matterhorn (Stellisee, Grindjisee, Grünsee, Mosjesee and Leisee). In fine weather during the summer, you can swim in the Grünsee and Leisee lakes.
Route des cinq lacs, above Zermatt
5.65 mi
+1,152 ft
-1,375 ft
3h 35
Easy
Departure from Zermatt (Valais)
Imagine a world-famous postcard backdrop and a route along five lakes perched above Zermatt. What's more, it's effortless, as you go up by funicular and come down by train. The only downside is the cost of transport!
Tour du Cervin, Breuil – Cabane Gandeg
7.17 mi
+4,373 ft
-1,060 ft
7h 05
Difficult
Departure from Valtournenche (Aosta Valley)
For this eighth stage, it is possible to take the ski lifts up to the Théodule Refuge, depending on conditions, in particular the Plan Maison lift from Breuil; or even as far as Fornet, to get even closer.
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