Snowshoe tourEasy
North Face Trail (No. 144)
Closed
The trail runs practically under the Matterhorn north face. The mighty wall looms black over the landscape. The feeling of almost wading through snow under the Matterhorn is incomparable.
Details
TypeSnowshoe tour
DifficultyEasy
Duration1 h 30 min
Distance3.9 km
Ascent6 m
Descent387 m
Lowest point2201 m
Highest point2587 m
The trail runs practically under the Matterhorn north face. The mighty wall looms black over the landscape. The feeling of almost wading through snow under the Matterhorn is incomparable.
Details
TypeSnowshoe tour
DifficultyEasy
Duration1 h 30 min
Distance3.9 km
Ascent6 m
Descent387 m
Lowest point2201 m
Highest point2587 m
Description
From Schwarzsee at the foot of the Matterhorn north face you go through the dreamlike landscape of the Stafelalp. Hard to believe that there were alpinists who climbed the Matterhorn north face in winter, like Walter Bonatti alone in 1965. The cold at the north face is palpable.
- Choose the time of day well because the sun disappears very early here in winter
- Perceptible cold comes after sunset
- About every 100 m pink poles as markers
- Caution: pay attention to avalanche danger information at the mountain railway
- Guided routes can be booked via the Zermatters
Best season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Route
Start point
Schwarzsee (2,583 m)
End point
Stafelalp (2,199 m)
Rating
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Technique
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Map
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Properties
- Restaurants on the way
- Route tour
- Nice views
- Cultural highlights
- Insider tip