Zermatt Guided Day Hike

Overview

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

Activity itinerary

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.

Places visited

Pickup

Pickup or meet at the departure point.

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.

How to use your ticket

Ticket handed over by the operator on site

• Not recommended for participants with heart conditions or other serious medical conditions. • Please provide your date of birth for the tour tickets. Without this information, we unfortunately cannot guarantee ticket availability.

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• 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
• You will receive confirmation immediately when you book.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

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Product code: 47173P8

Activity offered by ECHO Rails & Trails via Viator.