Snowshoe tour Matterhorn Glacier Trail Group
Matterhorn Glacier Trail - snowshoe adventure in a group
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Endurance
2You have solid fitness and regularly hike in the mountains. 4–6 hours of hiking and 400–800 vertical meters await you. You can manage longer climbs, narrow paths, and demanding sections at your own rhythm. -
Technique
1You enjoy hiking on mountain trails with moderate inclines and feel comfortable on natural, sometimes narrow paths. Sure-footedness is required. You easily handle simple obstacles like roots or steps. (≈ T2 level) -
Duration
approx. 6 h -
Date
Mid-December - mid-April -
Participants
3-6 persons
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Experience the quiet side of Zermatt: the Matterhorn Glacier Trail takes you through a snow-covered glacier landscape with glistening firn, spectacular views of the east face of the Matterhorn and magical ice caves. Whether you are an experienced hiker or a snowshoe novice, this snowshoe tour will remain unforgettable.
Highlights
Description
The tour starts at Trockener Steg and takes you on snowshoes to the Furgg Glacier and past fascinating ice formations, through the glistening winter landscape to Schwarzsee. You will be accompanied by breathtaking views of the Matterhorn and exciting insights into the alpine world. With your guide, you will be safe on the way and experience a winter adventure that will stay with you for a long time.
Program
Meet your mountain guide at 08:30 at the ZERMATTERS Homebase
Train journey to Trockener Steg, where your tour will start
From here, you will walk across the Furgg Glacier towards Schwarzsee and visit the ice caves along the way
From Schwarzsee, you will take the cable car back down to the valley
Additional costs
- Rental equipment: CHF 15.00 per person, available at the ZERMATTERS Homebase
- Gondela to Trockener Steg, from CHF 41.00, and return journey from Schwarzsee, from CHF 31.00 (more information can be found here)
- Good waterproof hiking boots
- Small backpack, max. 30 liters
- Comfortable, warm and waterproof hiking clothes
- Water and windproof jacket
- Hat / headband
- Sunglasses and sun cream
- Warm drinks
- Snacks (high-energy food such as chocolate, dried fruit)
Snowshoes, poles, shovel, probe and avalanche transceiver: 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.
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Endurance
2You have solid fitness and regularly hike in the mountains. 4–6 hours of hiking and 400–800 vertical meters await you. You can manage longer climbs, narrow paths, and demanding sections at your own rhythm. -
Technique
1You enjoy hiking on mountain trails with moderate inclines and feel comfortable on natural, sometimes narrow paths. Sure-footedness is required. You easily handle simple obstacles like roots or steps. (≈ T2 level) -
Duration
approx. 6 h -
Date
Mid-December - mid-April -
Participants
3-6 persons
Experience the quiet side of Zermatt: the Matterhorn Glacier Trail takes you through a snow-covered glacier landscape with glistening firn, spectacular views of the east face of the Matterhorn and magical ice caves. Whether you are an experienced hiker or a snowshoe novice, this snowshoe tour will remain unforgettable.
Highlights
Number of participants
The group offer requires a minimum number of 3 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
The tour starts at Trockener Steg and takes you on snowshoes to the Furgg Glacier and past fascinating ice formations, through the glistening winter landscape to Schwarzsee. You will be accompanied by breathtaking views of the Matterhorn and exciting insights into the alpine world. With your guide, you will be safe on the way and experience a winter adventure that will stay with you for a long time.
Program
Meet your mountain guide at 08:30 at the ZERMATTERS Homebase
Train journey to Trockener Steg, where your tour will start
From here, you will walk across the Furgg Glacier towards Schwarzsee and visit the ice caves along the way
From Schwarzsee, you will take the cable car back down to the valley
Meeting point
You meet your mountain guide at 08:30 in our ZERMATTERS Homebase at the Bahnhofstrasse in Zermatt.
Meeting point on Google Maps
Note on the Matterhorn Glacier Trail in the group
Enjoy the all-inclusive package, including rental equipment (snowshoes and poles) and lift ticket! The package price of CHF 225.00 remains the same, even if you already have a ticket or your own snowshoes.
Additional costs
- Rental equipment: CHF 15.00 per person, available at the ZERMATTERS Homebase
- Gondela to Trockener Steg, from CHF 41.00, and return journey from Schwarzsee, from CHF 31.00 (more information can be found here)
Material
To ensure that you are optimally equipped for the Matterhorn Glacier Trail, you should definitely have this equipment with you:
- Good waterproof hiking boots
- Small backpack, max. 30 liters
- Comfortable, warm and waterproof hiking clothes
- Water and windproof jacket
- Hat / headband
- Sunglasses and sun cream
- Warm drinks
- Snacks (high-energy food such as chocolate, dried fruit)
Snowshoes, poles, shovel, probe and avalanche transceiver: 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.
