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Alpine routes in Zermatt

Valais,Switzerland

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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

Nordgrat im Rückblick, links der Moming-Grat
Alpine Route · Valais
Zinalrothorn (4.221) vom Zinaltal über Nordgrat zur Rothornhütte
Toprecommended route Difficulty ADIIIT6 difficult
6.8 km
9:00 h
1,350 m
1,100 m
Die Überschreitung des Zinalrothorn vom namensgebenden Zinaltal über die rustikale Cabane du Grand Mountet, Moming-Grat und den ausgesetzten Nordgrat, anschl. Abstieg über den Normalweg zur Rothornhütte, ist eine der großen Hochtouren im Wallis.
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After the climb, there are 100 meters of firn ridge to master (approx. 35°).
Alpine Route · Valais Alps
Pollux as a day tour
PremiumPremium content Difficulty PDII35°C/D moderate
10.7 km
6:30 h
600 m
600 m
Day tour to Pollux from the Klein Matterhorn mountain station.
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Climbing section at Pollux
Alpine Route · Valais Alps
Hochtour auf den Pollux in den Walliser Alpen
Toprecommended route Difficulty PD+III30° moderate
10.2 km
6:00 h
710 m
710 m
Ein kleines Abenteuer Grandiose und abwechslungsreiche Tages-Hochtour in Eis und Fels, die aber besonders im Gipfelbereich einiges an alpiner Erfahrung erfordert.
ALPIN - Das Bergmagazin.
Breithorn (4,164 m)
Alpine Route · Valais Alps
Hochtour auf das Breithorn in den Walliser Alpen
Toprecommended route Difficulty F30° easy
5.4 km
3:00 h
420 m
420 m
Der Einstiegs-Viertausender Der Normalweg auf das Breithorn ist der leichteste Anstieg auf einen Gipfel der Zermatter Bergkrone. Ideales Gelände, um mal einen Viertausender zu versuchen.
ALPIN - Das Bergmagazin.
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Alpine Route · Valais Alps
Dufourspitze
PremiumPremium content Difficulty AD-II difficult
26.6 km
18:00 h
2,500 m
2,550 m
The normal route to the Dufourspitze as a 3-day tour.
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At the summit of the Tete de Valpelline
Alpine Route · Aosta Valley
Tete de Valpelline normal route from Rifugio Aosta
Toprecommended route Difficulty FI<30° easy
3.9 km
6:00 h
1,006 m
2 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 · Valais
Matterhorn via Hörnligrat ab Hörnlihütte mit Abstieg nach Zermatt
Toprecommended route Difficulty ADIII45° difficult
1
14.1 km
10:00 h
1,226 m
2,869 m
4.478 Meter ragt das Matterhorn über die Kirchspitze von Zermatt. Der Normalanstieg über den Hörnligrat gilt als einer der anspruchsvollsten Klassiker der Alpen.
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At Lake Gorn
Alpine Route · Zermatt - Matterhorn
Old approach to the Monte Rosa hut from Riffelberg (Furi mountain station)
Toprecommended route Difficulty F<30°T3 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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View of the mighty Gornergel glacier
Alpine Route · Valais Alps
New access to Monte Rosa hut from Riffelberg (Furi mountain station)
Toprecommended route Difficulty F<30°T2 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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Sunrise at the Zumsteinspitze.
Alpine Route · Valais Alps
Spaghettiroute Stage 6 - Rif. Margherita - Zumsteinspitze - Monte Rosa Hut - Rotenboden
Toprecommended route Difficulty PD difficult Stage 6
16.4 km
6:30 h
515 m
2,217 m
The sunrise on the Zumsteinspitze forms the crowning conclusion of the Spaghettiroute.
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Pointe De Zinal NE ridge by Christian
August 09, 2025 · Community
Super Tour!
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Strahlhorn (4190 m) normal route from the Britannia Hut by Peter
August 04, 2025 · Alpinschule - Peter Faulhaber
Mittlerweile ist die Wegführung zwischen Hohlaubgletscher und Allalingletscher weiter westlich. vom GPX track. Im Aufstieg also links vom track. Steinmänner sind leider überall...
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Matterhorn via Hörnligrat ab Hörnlihütte mit Abstieg nach Zermatt by T
November 23, 2024 · Community
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