Monte Rosa Trek

Stages:

Day 1: Sunnegga - Täschhütte

The Täschhütte has a long history. Since 1945, mountain guides and alpinists have shaped life around the hut. Stories of first ascents and legendary routes make this place something special. Nostalgia meets alpine tradition here.

Route description

Ascent from Sunnegga station (2,288 m) via Tufternalp up to the Täschhütte at 2,701 m

• Elevation difference: +764 m / -350 m
• Distance: 11 km

Ascent from Zermatt to Sunnegga station:

• On foot from Zermatt: 686 m elevation gain, 1.5-2 hours
• By the Sunnegga funicular: Direct connection from Zermatt in a few minutes (timetable)

Day 2: Täschhütte - Mountain Lodge Ze Seewjinu

The Mountain Lodge Ze Seewjinu is located at 2,300 m above sea level between Gornergrat and Rothorn, right in the ski area above Zermatt. In summer it is a starting point for hikers and bikers, in winter ideally located for ski-in/ski-out. It offers simple rooms with views, homemade dishes, and warm hospitality in an alpine setting.

Route description

• Ascent over the Pfulwe to Grindjesee and Grünsee to the Mountain Lodge Ze Seewjinu at 2,300 m
• Elevation difference: +800 m / -1,206 m
• Distance: 13.6 km

Day 3: Mountain Lodge Ze Seewjinu - Monte Rosa Hut

The Monte Rosa Hut towers at 2,883 m above the Gorner Glacier – a modern crystal building that supplies itself with over 90% self-generated energy. Newly built in 2009, it offers space for 120 guests and is a starting point for alpine routes in the Monte Rosa massif.

Route description

• Ascent to Gornergratsee, via Rotenboden, and glacier trekking over the massive Gorner Glacier to the Monte Rosa Hut at 2,883 m
• Elevation difference: +1,197 m / -594 m
• Distance: 14 km

Day 4: Monte Rosa Hut - Zermatt

Descent to Zermatt (1,620 m).

Route description

• Glacier trekking over the massive Gorner Glacier and via Rotenboden, Riffelsee, Dossen and the suspension bridge Furi back to Zermatt
• Elevation difference: +507 m / -1,781 m
• Distance: 17.8 km

The indicated distances and elevation differences serve only as a guide. Actual times and distances may vary depending on the chosen route.

Our recommendation:

• Good footwear
• Possibly hiking poles
• Suitable clothing depending on the weather (always with you: rain protection)

• Provisions 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 it to your condition, weather and the season.
• The weather can change rapidly in the mountains. Therefore take suitable clothing and enough provisions and water. Turn back in time if the weather is uncertain.
• Inform third parties about the route and, if possible, never go alone.
• Do not leave marked paths and do not enter glaciers without a mountain guide.
• Be considerate of other hikers as well as plants and animals.
• Observe the warning signs pointing out the constant danger in the riverbed and on the banks of watercourses below dams and water intakes.

Important! This is one of the demanding alpine hikes. It also includes stages with glacier crossings, for which we recommend a local mountain guide.