During the trek, you will stay in mountain refuges. These vary from one to the other with different dormitory sizes. A sheet sleeping bag is compulsory. Earplugs are recommended and a small head torch with a red bulb is the least likely to disturb other guests in the B&Bs. On some nights, it will be possible to sleep in private rooms for 2, 3 or 4 people 

An intense and varied adventure around one of the most beautiful mountains in the world the Matterhorn.

You need to arrive one day before the start of your trek. We recommend to fly to Geneva which is the closest airport. We can arrange transfer from the airport and accommodation in town for an additional cost.  
Meals- None

Arrive in Zermatt

A traditional small cable car will take you up to the start of the walk in Jungu. Enjoy views of Monte Rosa in the background on this beautiful traverse to the foot of the first pass, the Augstbordpass at 2,900 m (9,515 ft).
A pleasant descent through Alpine meadows and larch forests leads you to the charming village of Gruben where you will spend the night.
6 hours 30 walking time - Night in a refuge 
(3,280 ft) ascent / (3,610 ft) descent
Meals-Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

ST NIKLAUS – GRUBEN

There are several possibilities depending on how the group feels and current conditions.
You will either climb up to the Col de Forclettaz at 2,874 m (9,430 ft) via the Chalte Berg or to the Meidpass at 2,790 m (9,155 ft).
The Nava and Barneuza Alpine pastures welcome you to Val d’Annivier.
Quick transfer to your B&B.
30-minute drive - 6 hours 30 walking time - Night in a refuge 
(3,770 ft) ascent /(4,595 ft) descent
Meals- Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

GRUBEN - MOIRY

Possibility of taking a short transfer to the Moiry dam.
Today you will walk along the top of the photogenic Moiry dam, before climbing further up above it.
The Col du Tsaté is your reward for this beautiful ascent, while the Arolla valley, which you will reach by a short transfer, is revealed at the bottom.
30-minute drive - 6 hours 30 walking time - Night in a hotel 
(1,640 ft) ascent / (3,940 ft) descent
Meals- Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

 MOIRY - AROLLA

A beautiful day in the Alps with an easy section on the high Arolla Glacier and a climb up to the Col Collon at over 3,000 m (9,845 ft).
The Prarayer refuge, ideally situated on the edge of the lake, awaits at the end of a long and beautiful descent.
6 hours 30 walking time - Night in a refuge without luggage 
(3,940 ft) ascent / (3,940 ft) descent
Meals-Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

AROLLA - PRARAYER

Start with a long Alpine ascent to the Col de Valcournera at over (9,845 ft). A few cabled but not difficult sections lead you up to the final major ascent.
From the col, the cabled path provides an easy route to the Perucca Vuillermoz refuge perched on the rocky glacial landscape.
Another push is required to reach your accommodation right at the bottom in Valtournenche.
15-minute drive - 6 hours 30 walking time - Night in a hotel 
(4,430 ft) ascent / (4,595 ft) descent
Meals-Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

PRARAYER - VALTOURNENCHE

Short transfer to the ski resort of Breuil Cervinia.
You will hike up to the Theodul Pass at an altitude of (10,990 ft), where you will rope up to cross the glacier to Trockener Stegg.
Descent to Zermatt through Alpine pastures and typical villages with buildings clinging to the slopes.
20-minute drive - 6 hours walking time - Night in an inn 
(2,625 ft) ascent /  (4,460 ft) descent
Meals-Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

VALTOURNENCHE - ZERMATT

A short transfer to Randa and an ascent along a beautiful Alpine path on the left bank of the Matter Valley to the Topali hut.
This little-used route offers beautiful views of the Täschhorn.
20-minute drive - 7 hours 30 walking time  
Night in a refuge 
(4,990 ft) ascent / (855 ft) descent
Meals- Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

ZERMATT - TOPALI

Depending on how the group feels and current conditions, you will either take a lovely Alpine path to the Wasulicke pass at (10,215 ft) before taking the cable car down to St Niklaus or you will walk straight down to St Niklaus via a varied path.
The hike will end at around 4pm in St Niklaus where the group disperses.
6 hours 30 walking time 
(1,445 ft) ascent / (3,805 ft) descent
Meals-Breakfast/Lunch

TOPALI - ST NIKLAUS

On this day, you will head back to the airport to go back home. If you need any transportation, please let us know. It can be arranged for an additional charge.  
Meals- None

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