Hike 1: Zermatt - Tuftern - Sunnegga - Findeln - Zermatt
From Zermatt the way leads through meadows and forests to Tufternalp
where the tree line is. A flat path continues along pine and larch trees
to Sunnegga. 2 1/4 hours. At Sunnegga the Matterhorn can be seen from
its prettiest side. Passing Leisee, where marmots can be very often seen
down to Findeln. Findeln is a small hamlet with over 100 year old
chalets and stables. In Findeln are also 5 gourmet huts. The descent
leads through meadows and trees to Winkelmatten and then to Zermatt.
Walk time ca. 3 1/4 hours, ascent 670 metres, 2198 ft, descent 670
metres, 2198 ft, distance 8.5 km, 5.3 miles, fee CHF 520.00.
Hike 2: Schwarzsee - Stafelalp - Zmutt - Edelweiss - Zermatt
With gondolas up to Schwarzsee, 15 minutes. The way leads down along Schwarzsee
to Stafelalp, 45 minutes. On the descent to Stafelalp the Matterhorn will be
passed from the east to the north side and the famous north face can be seen
very well. On a gravel road towards Zmutt. Before Zmutt a bridge has to be
crossed which gives an impressive view down, 45 minutes. In Zmutt the way turns right and the climb to the restaurant Edelweiss
starts 1 1/4 hours. The restaurant Edelweiss sits exposed on a rock face with
a fantastic view over Zermatt. With a 30 minute descent back to Zermatt.
Walk time ca. 3 1/4 hours, ascent 130
metres, 426 ft. descent 680 metres, 2230 ft. distance 8.4 km, 5.2 miles, fee CHF
520.00.
Hike 3: Blauherd - Fluhalp - Gant - Gruensee - Zermatt
ith the Sunnegga-express in ca. 5 minutes up to Sunnegga. At Sunnegga
the Matterhorn can be seen from its prettiest side. Continuing with gondolas up to Blauherd, 10 minutes. From there along the
picturesque Stellisee, where the Mattehorn is very often reflected to Fluhalp. Over moraines passing Grindjisee down to Gant, 45 minutes. A short ascent leads
up to Gruensee which invites you for a swim. From there the way continues quite flat in 45 minutes to Riffelalp where the highest tram in Europe is. The descent
to Zermatt leads along pine and larch trees, 1 1/4 hours.
Walk time ca. 3 1/2 hours, ascent 270 metres, 886 ft, descent 1050 metres, 3444
ft, distance 11 km, 6.8 miles, fee CHF. 520.00.