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Alpine routes in Zermatt

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High-altitude hiking, also known as an alpine route, is a unique and challenging experience. This page features a selection of the best routes recommended by outdoor enthusiasts and local experts. Filter the results to suit your needs and whatever your experience level, you are bound to find it in Zermatt! Each route contains information to help you plan for your adventure.

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The 10 most beautiful alpine routes in Zermatt

Alpine Route · Aosta Valley

Tete de Valpelline normal route from Rifugio Aosta

recommended route Difficulty I, <30°, F easy

3.9 km

6:00 h

1,006 m

Easy high tour to a great panoramic summit at the far end of Valpelline.Well suited as an acclimatisation tour for larger undertakings.

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Alpine Route · Zermatt - Matterhorn

Old approach to the Monte Rosa hut from Riffelberg (Furi mountain station)

recommended route Difficulty <30°, F easy

8.7 km

3:00 h

628 m

322 m

The old hut approach to the Monte Rosa hut is still used and is still very well marked. Nevertheless, the new hut approach is preferable.

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Alpine Route · Valais Alps

New access to Monte Rosa hut from Riffelberg (Furi mountain station)

recommended route Difficulty <30°, F easy

9.6 km

3:30 h

573 m

261 m

The new hut approach, also known as the Panorama Trail, with mountain railway access. The trail leads over glaciers and boulders. From Riffelberg, you can continue by cable car to Rotenboden to shorten the ascent even further.

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Alpine Route · Valais Alps

Spaghetti tour stage 6 - Rif. Margherita - Zumsteinspitze - Monte Rosa hut - Rotenboden

recommended route Difficulty PD difficult Stage 6

16.4 km

6:30 h

515 m

2,217 m

The sunrise on the Zumsteinspitze is the crowning glory of the spaghetti tour.

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Beautiful climbing in the SO ridge of the Vincent pyramid

Alpine Route · Valais Alps

Spaghetti tour stage 5 - Rif. Gnifetti - Punta Giordani - Vincent pyramid - Parrotspitze - Rif. Margherita

recommended route Difficulty III+, 35°, AD- difficult Stage 5

6.5 km

8:00 h

1,261 m

337 m

A rewarding ridge climb with an impressive view of the south faces of Signalkuppe and Corno Nero.

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Alpine Route · Valais Alps

Spaghetti tour stage 4 - Rif. Quintino Sella - Il Naso - Balmenhorn - Ludwigshöhe - Corno Nero - Rif. Gnifetti

recommended route Difficulty III-, 40°, AD- difficult Stage 4

11.2 km

8:00 h

1,164 m

1,150 m

Worthwhile ice tour to Il Naso and 4,000-metre collector's tour.

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Breithorn main summit. View from the Breithorn plateau.

Alpine Route · Valais Alps

Spaghetti tour stage 1 - Gandegghütte -Breithorn - Rif. Ayas

recommended route Difficulty PD difficult Stage 1

14.6 km

7:00 h

1,292 m

926 m

Easy four-thousander to start the Spaghetti Round.

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Alpine Route · Valais Alps

Äbihorn, 3472m

recommended route Difficulty II-, <30°, PD- moderate

9.3 km

3:45 h

1,043 m

Small, nice high tour to an alternative destination!

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The summit structure of the Pointe de Zinal

Alpine Route · Valais Alps

Pointe de Zinal, 3790m

recommended route Difficulty II+, 30°, PD+ difficult

9.2 km

4:30 h

1,231 m

Worthwhile visit to an "unlucky bird" The Pointe de Zinal stands in the shadow of the famous Dent Blanche and Obergabelhorn four-thousand-metre peaks.

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The Matterhorn in summer with the snow-free east face (left), north face and Zmuttgrat ridge (right).

Alpine Route · Zermatt - Matterhorn

Hochtour über den Hörnligrat aufs Matterhorn in den Walliser Alpen

recommended route Difficulty III, 45° difficult

12.1 km

15:30 h

1,930 m

Prestigegipfel Der Hörnligrat zählt zu den schwierigsten Normalwegen auf einen Viertausender. Dennoch zieht er jährlich Tausende Bergsteiger:innen an.

ALPIN - Das Bergmagazin.