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White Magic Trail (Nr. 143)

This snowshoe hike can be quite a challenge, depending on snow conditions. The route leads 741 vertical metres down the mountain. But walkers’ efforts are well rewarded: the view over the village of Zermatt is magical.

Details

Type
Snowshoe tour
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
1 h 45 min
Distance
3.8 km
Ascent
6 m
Descent
725 m
Lowest point
1861 m
Highest point
2587 m

This snowshoe hike can be quite a challenge, depending on snow conditions. The route leads 741 vertical metres down the mountain. But walkers’ efforts are well rewarded: the view over the village of Zermatt is magical.

Details

Type
Snowshoe tour
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
1 h 45 min
Distance
3.8 km
Ascent
6 m
Descent
725 m
Lowest point
1861 m
Highest point
2587 m

Description

At first the trail leads over the pastures of Alp Hermetji before entering sparse woodland, where chamois may be seen, depending on time of day. In winter, these mammals have a thick, shaggy coat. Hikers who sit down for a while and remain still may well spot one, although chamois do not move about a great deal in winter.

  • Pink poles mark the route approx. every 100 m
  • Chance to observe wildlife along the way
  • Guided tours bookable through 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
Furi (1,867 m)

Rating

Condition
Technique
Experience
Landscape

Map

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Properties

  • Refreshment options
  • Route tour
  • Nice views
  • Cultural highlights
  • Faunistic highlights

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