The Tour of the Matterhorn - A trekker's Guidebook
The Tour of the Matterhorn
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Introduction
The Tour of the Matterhorn
The Region
Ancient Passes
Glaciers
How to Use this Guide
Practicalities
When to Go
How to Get There
Accommodation
Languages
Currencies
Difficulty of the Trail
Maps
Footpaths and Waymarks
Lifts and Buses
Safety
Emergencies and Rescue
Equipment
Glacier Travel
Alpine Weather
Guided Treks
Information
Zermatt
The Matterhorn
The Valleys
4000m Summits
Flowers and Vegetation
Wildlife
Things to Do and See
Shorter Trekking Alternatives
The Trek
Route outline
Stage 1: Zermatt to St Niklaus
Alternative: Zermatt to St Niklaus valley route
Stage 2: St Niklaus to Gruben-Meiden
Stage 3: Gruben-Meiden to Zinal
Stage 4: Zinal to Les Haudères
Link route: Les Haudères to Arolla
Stage 5: Arolla to Prarayer
Stage 6: Prarayer to Breuil-Cervinia
Stage 7: Breuil-Cervinia to Zermatt
Information boxes
Transhumance
Marmots
Chamois
Hérens Cows
Ibex
The Breithorn
Ulrich Inderbinen
Appendices
Appendix I Further Reading
Appendix II Accommodation
Appendix III Useful Contacts
Appendix IV Glossary and Useful Terms
Appendix V Glacier Travel and Crevasse Rescue Techniques






