Guided Hike at the Matterhorn, Zermatt

Organized by ZERMATTERS

Activity Snapshot

Fitness level: Occasionally sporty
Duration: 5.5 hrs
Spoken languages: French, German, English
Minimum age: From 10 years-old and up
Cancellation policy: moderate More info
Opening seasons:
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Activity description

Enjoy this thrilling activity with a hiking tour in the picturesque Matterhorn next to Zermatt!

The Matterhorn is located south of Zermatt and is the most photographed mountain in the world. The myth and emblem of mountaineers and photographers alike. The brand image and symbol of Switzerland.

For over centuries the Hörnlihutte has been the spot and starting point for hikers and mountaineers from all over the world. Discover this hut at the foot of the Matterhorn and experience the fascination of the world’s famous mountain, the Matterhorn.

Course of events

You will start your excursion at 09:00 a.m. you will meet your mountain guide at the bottom station of the Matterhorn Express. Then the cable car ride brings you to Schwarzsee, where you will start your hike to the Hörnli hut. At the top, you will enjoy the wonderful view and lunch. Afterwards, you will make your way back to Schwarzsee and come back to Zermatt with the gondola.

Special terms

All participants are responsible for their own insurance (accident insurance, evacuation insurance in the event of accidents).

Please note that for group tours the minimum number of participants must be reached in order for the tour to take place. If this is not the case, you can decide at short notice whether you want to cancel or postpone the tour, or whether you want to do it with a private mountain guide.

Excluded
  • Return cable car ticket Zermatt-Schwarzsee
  • Individual lunch
Do not forget to bring
  • Good hiking shoes
  • Small backpack
  • Comfortable hiking clothes warm & waterproof
  • Water/ Wind proof jecket
  • Cap
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
100% secure payments
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Meeting point
3920 Zermatt, Suisse Zermatt, Matterhorn Talstation Get directions

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 10 days or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
10 days
Cancellation between 4 and 10 days prior to the agreed activity date
You are entitled to a 50% refund
4 days
Cancellation 4 days or later prior to the agreed activity date
No refund will be possible
Weather Guarantee
Regardless of the date, if the activity is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, you will be offered a refund or the chance to reschedule