Hiking trailMedium

Gourmet Trail (Nr. 6)

Anyone visiting Zermatt for the first time will marvel at the Gourmetweg (Gourmet Path), which leads past numerous mountain restaurants with a global reputation.

Details

Type
Hiking trail
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
2 h 25 min
Distance
9 km
Ascent
3 m
Descent
690 m
Lowest point
1602 m
Highest point
2288 m
Anyone visiting Zermatt for the first time will marvel at the Gourmetweg (Gourmet Path), which leads past numerous mountain restaurants with a global reputation.

Details

Type
Hiking trail
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
2 h 25 min
Distance
9 km
Ascent
3 m
Descent
690 m
Lowest point
1602 m
Highest point
2288 m

Description

All along this trail, hikers repeatedly face a quandary: stop for a bite or keep walking? To maximise freedom of choice, it’s best to allow a lot of time for this walk – ideally the whole day. The mountain restaurants en route serve top-class cuisine and delicious local specialities, and all boast inviting sun terraces ideal for soaking up the spectacular panoramic views at leisure.

Best season

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Route

Start point
Sunnegga (2,288 m)
End point
Zermatt (1,620 m)

Rating

Condition
Technique
Experience
Landscape

Map

You can reach more detailed information for tour specifics by ©Outdooractive from the link placed below the map.

Properties

  • Refreshment options
  • Route tour
  • Nice views
  • Geological highlights
  • Botanical highlights
  • Cultural highlights
  • Faunistic highlights

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