Tour of the Matterhorn Trek

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Today we’re traveling to Switzerland to hike the Tour of the Matterhorn Trek.

The Tour of the Matterhorn Trek

Not every mountain is best experienced from its summit. Some are much more appealing from the ground.

The mighty Matterhorn is one of those kind of mountains.

Rising over 14,600 feet, it sits on the border of Italy and Switzerland, curving upwards from the neighboring mountains.

The razor-sharp ridgeline leads up to the crooked peak, which looks like it’s been bent in the wind.

This beast of a mountain is worthy of being seen from all angles by hiking The Matterhorn Circuit.

It’s a 93-mile (150km) demanding trek that will take you to exposed, high mountain paths, down steep, green valleys, across glaciers, through alpine meadows, and past shimmering turquoise mountain lakes.

Explore More

• The Circuit: A Guide to the Tour of the Matterhorn (article)

• Hiking 80 Miles on the Tour Matterhorn Loop (video)

How to Hike the Tour of the Matterhorn Trek

The trekking begins and ends in Zermatt. The route is 46.5 km long and it takes 3-5 days to complete.

After each stage, a comfortable mountain hut awaits where the in-resident host welcomes the guests.

Most people do the trek independently. If you prefer to go with a company, Much Better Adventures offers different packages including profesional guides, meals and transfers.

We hope your travels take you in this direction very soon.

Until then - keep exploring!

- Amanda