Tour Monte Rosa - Matterhorn

Multi-day tourHard

Tour Monte Rosa - Matterhorn

This route around the Monte Rosa massif is among the most beautiful alpine hiking experiences in the Alpine region. Requirement: fitness and endurance.

Details

TypeMulti-day tour

DifficultyHard

Duration2 d 10 h

Distance164.1 km

Ascent10654 m

Descent10660 m

Lowest point1148 m

Highest point3316 m

This route around the Monte Rosa massif is among the most beautiful alpine hiking experiences in the Alpine region. Requirement: fitness and endurance.

Details

TypeMulti-day tour

DifficultyHard

Duration2 d 10 h

Distance164.1 km

Ascent10654 m

Descent10660 m

Lowest point1148 m

Highest point3316 m

Description

The view into various valleys in Switzerland and Italy is unforgettable. Not only the highest and most beautiful mountains of the Alps can be seen, but also mountain villages with different cultures and incomparable character. Notable stage destinations are: Zermatt, over the Theodul Pass to Cervinia, Alagna, Macugnaga, and over the Monte Moro Pass back into Switzerland, to Saas-Fee, Grächen. 

The route travels counterclockwise around the massive rock and ice world of the Monte Rosa massif. But not only that – it also encircles the Mischabel group and the four-thousanders of the Nadelgrat. An impressive adventure stamped unforgettable!

  • Route sheet with certification and annual competition
  • High above the Matter Valley: magnificent view of the Matterhorn

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Route

Start point
Zermatt (1,620 m)
End point
Zermatt (1,620 m)

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Properties

  • Restaurants on the way
  • Circular route
  • Nice views
  • Geological highlights
  • Botanical highlights
  • Cultural highlights
  • Faunistic highlights
  • Insider tip

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