Matterhorn Glacier Trail
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Tags : Hills & Valley
Timings : Best time to visit: June - September
Suggested Start time - 9:00 to 10:00 AM (to view the Matterhorn in perfect lighting)
Suggested End time - 1:00 to 2:00 PM (beyond that time chances of thunderstorms are rather high)
Entry Fee : Free of cost (unless you book a trail with a travel firm).
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Matterhorn Glacier Trail, Zermatt Overview
Matterhorn Glacier Trail’s best offering is the beautiful sight of a glacial retreat. You will lose yourself in the cold mountain breeze, soft melting snow, and the smell of ice, rock, and water. The trail offers gorgeous views of the Alps, numerous tiny lakes, rocks sculpted exquisitely by the glacial activities, etc.
You walk close enough to the glacier to see its serene waters flow through; a place sandwiched between rock and ice, you also get to see the value it holds for the flora and fauna that thrive on it. This theme-based trail that covers a distance of just over 6.5 kms and at its highest point just touches the 3000-metre altitude mark holds the Furgg and Theodul glaciers which have withdrawn over 3 kms since 1850.
Must Know Before You Visit Matterhorn Glacier Trail
Other important objective information : 1. Try to start in the morning as beyond that time chances of thunderstorms are rather high and also clouds cover the Matterhorn peak by then.
2. There are bathroom facilities available at the Trockener Steg and Schwarzee stations.
3. It is an easy trail with 230 metres of total ascent and 580 metres of total descent. There are various hiking signposts and the hike starts at Trockener Steg and ends at the Schwarzee station.
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