The Tour of the Matterhorn - A trekker's Guidebook

Superb 145km trek around the iconic Matterhorn, described in this guidebook walking anti-clockwise from Zermatt. Stunning views of the Matterhorn and other spectacular summits. Tour includes two glacier crossings and usually takes eight to ten days. Guide includes suggestions for shorter variants and peak ascents along the way.

The Tour of the Matterhorn

A trekking guide

Author

Hilary Sharp

Cover

Paperback - PVC

Edition

First

ISBN_13

9781852844721

Availability

Published

Price

£12.00

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Front Cover (1)
Location Map (1)
Overview Maps (2)
Sample Routes (2)
Sample Photos (3)

Seasons

July/August recommended. Snow possible well into June. Huts open from late June / early July. Lifts open early July to early September.

Centres

Gruben, St Niklaus, Zermatt, Breuil-Cervina, Prarayer, Arolla, Zinal, Les Haudères

Difficulty

For experienced alpine walkers. Requires glacier-travel skills/equipment and a good level of fitness. Altitude above 3000m.

Must See

wildlife, views of Matterhorn and 4000m+ summits, Swiss and Italian traditions/culture, glacier traverses, Italian hut food

1:50,000: Carte Nationale de la Suisse 5006 Matterhorn Mischabel; Istituto Geografico Centrale 5 Cervino-Matterhorn e Monte Rosa.

1:25,000: Carte Nationale de la Suisse 1328 Randa; 1308 St Niklaus; 1307 Vissoie; 1327 Evolène; 1347 Matterhorn; 1348 Zermatt; Istituto Geografico Centrale 108 Cervino Matterhorn, Breuil-Cervinia, Champoluc.

1:30,000: Istituto Geografico Centrale 115 La Valpelline, Valle di Ollomont, Valle di St Barthelemy. Note Although this map is 1:30,000 I have used it as a 1:25,000 map as there is no alternative.