Zermatt Guided Day Hike

5.0 (9 reviews) 7 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Day hike with Matterhorn views — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Day hike with Matterhorn backdrop — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Breathtaking Views of the Matterhorn on a guided day hike

Experience amazing vistas of the Matterhorn & the Alps in a combination of cogwheel train ride and easy to moderate day hike.

Ride Europe’s highest open-air railway up to the 10,134 ft / 3089 meter Gornergrat, with incredible views of the Matterhorn.

Enjoy an hour and a half to 2 hour hike along signposted trails through an alpine nature reserve with stunning Matterhorn views mirrored in alpine lakes.

Learn about the origins of Zermatt and the people of the the canton of Valais/Wallis.

Local English-speaking guide throughout

Hiking Tours Short term availability Weather Dependent - Moderate

At a glance

Duration: 7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: ECHO Rails & Trails

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–15 years) · Adults (16–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Local guide
Included: Private tour
Included: All transport included in itinerary

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Experience amazing views of the Matterhorn and the Alps in a combination of cogwheel train ride and easy to moderate day hike Ride Europe’s second highest railway and the highest open-air railway of the continent – the Gornergrat cog wheel train – up to the 10,134 ft / 3089 meter Gornergrat with incredible views of the Matterhorn accompanying you most of the way. Walk up to the 360 degree platform area where you see over 29 of the 79 alpine peaks higher than 4000 meters/13,123 ft, including the massive Matterhorn. Enjoy a 1-2 hour guided hike along signposted trails through an alpine nature reserve with stunning Matterhorn views mirrored in pristine alpine lakes. Learn about the origins of Zermatt and the people of the canton of Valais (French name) or Wallis (German name) Local English speaking Guide throughout. Our guides know Zermatt trails, the people and the history of Zermatt.

Stop 1
The Matterhorn
Gornergrat

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

If you are not staying in Zermatt your Guide will meet you directly at the Gornergrat Station opposite Zermatt Train Station, Zermatt.

End point

If you are not staying in Zermatt your Guide will meet you directly at the Gornergrat Station opposite Zermatt Train Station, Zermatt.

Pickup points

Carina
Hotel Excelsior
City Hotel Garni
Hotel Continental
Hotel National Zermatt
Hotel Beau-Rivage
Apartment Meric Superior
Resort Hotel Alex
Hotel Alpenroyal
Tradition Julen Hotel
Hotel Derby Zermatt
Hotel Alpina

and 81 more pickup points

Your guide will pick you up at 8:30 at your hotel in Zermatt. If you’re not staying in Zermatt, you will meet them at Gornergrat Train station.

Using your ticket

Not recommended for participants with heart conditions or other serious medical conditions.
Please provide your date of birth for the tour tickets. Without this information, we unfortunately cannot guarantee ticket availability.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult; not recommended for children of any age not used to walking distances
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Wear footwear with sturdy soles that grip the ground well