Gorge Adventure Group
Gorge Adventure in a group
Endurance
1Hiking Time: 2–3 hours. Up to approx. 500 vertical meters. Short, technically easy, suitable for beginners.
Technique
1You love being in nature and enjoy movement, but have no high alpine experience. You want to try something new – like using crampons, walking on easy glaciers, or tackling your first via ferrata. Sure-footedness and curiosity are all you need.
Duration
approx. 4 h
Date
Available all year round
Participants
4-6 persons
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Are you looking for a real highlight in Zermatt? Then take on the Gorge Adventure via ferrata! Between roaring waters, rock faces and narrow bridges, you will experience a unique tour through the impressive Gorner Gorge. As part of a group, the Gornergorge is a very special experience and also offers the opportunity to make new contacts. Our local mountain guides will accompany you safely and with plenty of expertise.
Highlights
Description
In Zermatt or on the Furi, you will first receive your equipment and a safety briefing. You will then make your way to the start, where you will begin with a 20 m abseil. You will then master suspension bridges, zip lines and a spectacular pendulum swing over a length of approx. 1 km in 3-4 hours. Under the guidance of your ZERMATTERS mountain guide, you will experience technical challenges, fascinating geology and finally the way back down to the valley - an exciting adventure for anyone with a head for heights.
Program
Meeting point at the ZERMATTERS home base - at 08:30 or 12:30 depending on booking
Equipment issue & safety check
Ascent to Furi, short ascent to the entrance point of the gorge
Via ferrata tour through the Gornergorge - over bridges, abseiling passages and Tyroliennes
Return on foot to Zermatt - optional stopover at the Blatten mountain restaurant for refreshments
Additional costs
- Rail journey Zermatt-Furi one-way: from CHF 14.00
- Reduction with GA, Half-Fare Card or Swiss Travel Pass (more info here)
- Ankle-height mountaineering boots with profiled soles
- Climbing harness
- helmet
- Via ferrata set
- Gloves
- Small rucksack
- Clothing suitable for the weather
- Sunglasses and sunscreen
- drinks
- Snacks (high-energy food such as chocolate, dried fruit, energy bars)
Climbing harness, via ferrata set, helmet & gloves can be hired from ZERMATTERS
After booking
After booking, you will receive a confirmation by email. Please check that your details are correct.
Two days before the tour, you will receive a link to the customer portal.
Please contact us before the tour to go over the details (current weather, conditions, group size, etc.). You can reach us by phone, email or visit us at the ZERMATTERS Homebase.
Can I go climbing in Zermatt all year round?
Yes. Zermatt offers climbing in every season, just in different disciplines. From June to October the rock is in top condition, with dry routes and pleasant temperatures for sport climbing and alpine multi-pitch routes, for example at the Riffelhorn, the Fluhalp or the Eschelbalme. From mid-December to early March, waterfalls and rock faces turn to ice, which is the season for ice climbing at spots such as Blatten or Schweigmatten. Via ferratas like the Gorge Adventure in the Gorner Gorge can even be booked all year round, with the frozen ice columns and the iced-over Gornera adding a special appeal in winter. If you want to keep climbing on rock during winter, indoor climbing is available throughout the year. Our homebase team is happy to advise you on which activity best suits the timing of your visit.
What is the difference between a private tour and a group tour?
Private: With a private booking you take part exclusively with your own group, for example family, friends or team. No other participants are added. A private booking can be worthwhile even for a small number of people, but you are also welcome to start as a couple or on your own with a private mountain guide.
Group: On a group tour you share the experience with other guests. The required minimum number of participants varies from tour to tour and is stated with each offer.
What happens if the minimum number for a group is not reached?
If the minimum number of participants for a group activity is not reached, we will inform all registered participants. You then have the choice: either cover the additional cost for the missing participants or the tour will be cancelled and the full amount refunded.
What requirements do I need to fulfill for via ferrata, climbing or ice climbing tours?
In general, you should be athletic, sure-footed and have a head for heights. Special previous knowledge is not necessary for easy tours (e.g. Gorge Adventure or beginner via ferratas). For more challenging climbing or ice climbing tours, experience is an advantage. Our guides or homebase team will be happy to advise you on the right tour for you.
What equipment is needed?
Depending on the activity, you will need weather-appropriate clothing, sun protection and good footwear:
- Climbing harness, helmet and via ferrata set (for via ferrata)
- Climbing harness, climbing shoes (for rock climbing)
- Climbing harness, warm and crampon-proof mountain boots, crampons, 2x ice axe, helmet and warm clothing (for ice climbing)
The mountain guide will bring all other technical equipment. You will also find a list of equipment for each tour.
- Endurance
1Hiking Time: 2–3 hours. Up to approx. 500 vertical meters. Short, technically easy, suitable for beginners. - Technique
1You love being in nature and enjoy movement, but have no high alpine experience. You want to try something new – like using crampons, walking on easy glaciers, or tackling your first via ferrata. Sure-footedness and curiosity are all you need. - Duration
approx. 4 h - Date
Available all year round - Participants
4-6 persons
Are you looking for a real highlight in Zermatt? Then take on the Gorge Adventure via ferrata! Between roaring waters, rock faces and narrow bridges, you will experience a unique tour through the impressive Gorner Gorge. As part of a group, the Gornergorge is a very special experience and also offers the opportunity to make new contacts. Our local mountain guides will accompany you safely and with plenty of expertise.
Highlights
Number of participants
The group offer requires a minimum number of 4 participants. A maximum of 6 participants per mountain guide can take part in the tour (depending on conditions). If the minimum number of participants is not reached, it is possible that the tour cannot take place.
Description
In Zermatt or on the Furi, you will first receive your equipment and a safety briefing. You will then make your way to the start, where you will begin with a 20 m abseil. You will then master suspension bridges, zip lines and a spectacular pendulum swing over a length of approx. 1 km in 3-4 hours. Under the guidance of your ZERMATTERS mountain guide, you will experience technical challenges, fascinating geology and finally the way back down to the valley - an exciting adventure for anyone with a head for heights.
Program
Meeting point at the ZERMATTERS home base - at 08:30 or 12:30 depending on booking
Equipment issue & safety check
Ascent to Furi, short ascent to the entrance point of the gorge
Via ferrata tour through the Gornergorge - over bridges, abseiling passages and Tyroliennes
Return on foot to Zermatt - optional stopover at the Blatten mountain restaurant for refreshments
Additional costs
- Rail journey Zermatt-Furi one-way: from CHF 14.00
- Reduction with GA, Half-Fare Card or Swiss Travel Pass (more info here)
- Ankle-height mountaineering boots with profiled soles
- Climbing harness
- helmet
- Via ferrata set
- Gloves
- Small rucksack
- Clothing suitable for the weather
- Sunglasses and sunscreen
- drinks
- Snacks (high-energy food such as chocolate, dried fruit, energy bars)
Climbing harness, via ferrata set, helmet & gloves can be hired from ZERMATTERS
After booking
After booking, you will receive a confirmation by email. Please check that your details are correct.
Two days before the tour, you will receive a link to the customer portal.
Please contact us before the tour to go over the details (current weather, conditions, group size, etc.). You can reach us by phone, email or visit us at the ZERMATTERS Homebase.
Can I go climbing in Zermatt all year round?
Yes. Zermatt offers climbing in every season, just in different disciplines. From June to October the rock is in top condition, with dry routes and pleasant temperatures for sport climbing and alpine multi-pitch routes, for example at the Riffelhorn, the Fluhalp or the Eschelbalme. From mid-December to early March, waterfalls and rock faces turn to ice, which is the season for ice climbing at spots such as Blatten or Schweigmatten. Via ferratas like the Gorge Adventure in the Gorner Gorge can even be booked all year round, with the frozen ice columns and the iced-over Gornera adding a special appeal in winter. If you want to keep climbing on rock during winter, indoor climbing is available throughout the year. Our homebase team is happy to advise you on which activity best suits the timing of your visit.
What is the difference between a private tour and a group tour?
Private: With a private booking you take part exclusively with your own group, for example family, friends or team. No other participants are added. A private booking can be worthwhile even for a small number of people, but you are also welcome to start as a couple or on your own with a private mountain guide.
Group: On a group tour you share the experience with other guests. The required minimum number of participants varies from tour to tour and is stated with each offer.
What happens if the minimum number for a group is not reached?
If the minimum number of participants for a group activity is not reached, we will inform all registered participants. You then have the choice: either cover the additional cost for the missing participants or the tour will be cancelled and the full amount refunded.
What requirements do I need to fulfill for via ferrata, climbing or ice climbing tours?
In general, you should be athletic, sure-footed and have a head for heights. Special previous knowledge is not necessary for easy tours (e.g. Gorge Adventure or beginner via ferratas). For more challenging climbing or ice climbing tours, experience is an advantage. Our guides or homebase team will be happy to advise you on the right tour for you.
What equipment is needed?
Depending on the activity, you will need weather-appropriate clothing, sun protection and good footwear:
- Climbing harness, helmet and via ferrata set (for via ferrata)
- Climbing harness, climbing shoes (for rock climbing)
- Climbing harness, warm and crampon-proof mountain boots, crampons, 2x ice axe, helmet and warm clothing (for ice climbing)
The mountain guide will bring all other technical equipment. You will also find a list of equipment for each tour.
