Schwarztor
On the ascent, you're on the border between Switzerland and Italy. The descent weaves enjoyably through crevasses and seracs back to Zermatt.
Details
TypeSkiing tour
DifficultyEasy
Duration4 h
Distance16.8 km
Ascent117 m
Descent2340 m
Lowest point1615 m
Highest point3838 m
On the ascent, you're on the border between Switzerland and Italy. The descent weaves enjoyably through crevasses and seracs back to Zermatt.
Details
TypeSkiing tour
DifficultyEasy
Duration4 h
Distance16.8 km
Ascent117 m
Descent2340 m
Lowest point1615 m
Highest point3838 m
Description
Starting from the Klein Matterhorn, the route on skis heads across the Breithorn plateau and along the Breithorn before heading to the 4,000-metre twins Castor and Pollux. This takes you to the Schwarztor, the gap between Roccia Nera (eastern end of the Breithorn) and Pollux. Ski tourers then enjoy a long, powder snow descent through a labyrinth of incredible crevasses and seracs down to the Gorner Glacier and on to Zermatt.
- Up close to the 4,000ers around Zermatt
- Spend the whole day on the glacier
- Challenging navigation on the descent
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Properties
- Refreshment options
- Route tour
- Nice views
- Geological highlights
- Cultural highlights