Monte Rosa Trek

Stages:

Day 1: Ascent via Sunnegga, Tufternalp to the Täsch Hut at 2,701 m

Distance: 10km, Ascent/descent: 1044m / 648m, Hike: 4h 30

Day 2: Via the Pfulwe to Grindjesee lake and Grünsee lake to the Mountain Lodge ze Seewjinu at 2,300 m

Distance: 15km, Ascent/descent: 1061m / 1422m, Hike: 6h 00

Day 3: Ascent to the Gornergratsee lake, via Rotenboden and glacier trekking over the mighty Gorner Glacier to the Monte Rosa Hut at 2,882 m

Distance: 12km, Ascent/descent: 1419m / 823m, Hike: 5h 50

Day 4: Glacier trekking over the mighty Gorner Glacier and via Rotenboden, Riffelsee lake, Dossen and the suspension bridge Furi back to Zermatt

Distance: 18km, Ascent/descent: 789m / 2073m, Hike: 6h 40

The distances and altitudes given are intended as guidance only. Actual times and distances may vary depending on the route chosen.

We recommend:

• Good footwear
• Hiking poles (optional)
• Clothing suitable for the weather (always carry a waterproof)
• Food and water

Additional equipment for glacier crossings: crampons, climbing harness, 1 rope per group of 4, suitable clothing

The trek can be booked as a package with or without guided glacier trekking (third and fourth day).

• Plan every mountain tour carefully and adapt to participants’ fitness level as well as the weather and season.
• Weather conditions can change quickly in the mountains. Appropriate clothing is therefore essential, along with adequate supplies of food and water. In uncertain weather, turn back in good time.
• Inform others of planned route, and whenever possible avoid going alone.
• Do not leave the marked routes; do not venture onto glaciers without a mountain guide.
• Please be considerate to other walkers and to plants and animals.
• Take note of the warning signs drawing attention to the constant danger in river beds and along watercourses below dams and reservoirs.

Important! This is a demanding alpine trek; stages may include glacier traverses. We therefore recommend the services of a mountain guide with local knowledge.