Matterhorn Hut Traverse
from$1,480
Zermatt
A car-free village at the foot of the Matterhorn, with hut trails in summer, ski runs in winter and the Gornergrat railway between them.
Zermatt in brief
- 1,620 m
- Matterhorn views, hut walks and ski runs
- Swiss franc (CHF)
- German; English and French widely spoken
- GMT+1 (GMT+2 in summer)
- Type C, J
- Schengen rules apply to many visitors; check current entry rules before you travel.
- Take the train to Tasch, then the shuttle train to Zermatt. Private cars are not allowed in the village.
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- Jan Best
- Feb Best
- Mar Good
- Apr Off season
- May Off season
- Jun Good
- Jul Best
- Aug Best
- Sep Best
- Oct Good
- Nov Off season
- Dec Best
Trips in Zermatt
- Small group
- Family
Alpine Lake Family Walks
from$540
The right month
- Jan Best
- Feb Best
- Mar Good
- Apr Off season
- May Off season
- Jun Good
- Jul Best
- Aug Best
- Sep Best
- Oct Good
- Nov Off season
- Dec Best
Where to stay
- Boutique
Saddle Pine Chalet
from$310/ night
Roads, passes and permits
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Hut season
Many mountain huts close in the autumn and open again in summer. Check the dates for each hut before you plan a multi-day route.
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Snow on high routes
High routes can hold snow well into June, and after early autumn snowfall. Crampons and an ice axe may be needed on some stages.
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Gornergrat railway
The Gornergrat railway and the mountain lifts run to set timetables and can pause in high wind or for maintenance. Check the times on the day.
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