A 4-day trek from Täsch to Zermatt across alpine passes, glaciers and waking up on Swiss National Day in the world famous Monte Rosa hut.
The trek requires good physical fitness and a sure foot. Several parts of this hike are classified as an alpine trail (blue-white, T4) involving chains and a (marked) glacier crossing. You will need crampons or spikes for this hike. But no prior glacier travel experience is required.
Day 1: 1300m 0m 7km 4 hours
We take the train from Geneva to Täsch and hike via the Täschalp to the Täsch hut (2700m). Those with enough energy can do an optional hike to the Alphubel lake (450m, 2h round-trip).
Day 2: 800m 1200m 13km 6 hours
We leave the hut after breakfast and ascend the Pfulwe pass (3155m) with a short section
protected by chains. We descend via the Berghaus Fluhalp where we can stop for some
refreshments. We continue along the 5 lakes trail passing Grindjesee and Grünsee
to arrive at the Mountain Lodge ze Seewjinu (2300m).
Day 3: 1300m 650m 13km 7 hours
We hike up to the Gornergratsee lake and will reach the impressive Gorner glacier either
via Rotenboden or the (slightly longer) Gornergrat variant. Now it is time to put on our crampons
to cross the glacier along some big crevasses and then continue along the new Panorama trail
to reach the Monte Rosa hut (2882m).
Day 4: 350m 1600m 18km 8 hours
We retrace our steps from the previous day to reach Rotenboden and start the long descent
to Zermatt. Along the way we will pass trough the glacier garden at Dossen, traverse a
suspension bridge and potentially visit the Gorner gorge.
To secure your spot a deposit of CHF 150 is required by Saturday, 01 Jul 2023. Payment details will be communicated after sign-up. Some of the huts have strict cancellation conditions. If you cancel and your spot cannot be filled by someone else and if the huts enforce their rules, the following fees apply:
By registering, you agree that you are fit for this level of hike and/or that you have previously participated in a similar hike with SCIG. By registering, you confirm that you carry insurance against accidents and mountain rescue, including helicopter rescue operations (e.g. REGA). Check with your employer to see if you are properly insured. The hike leader and SCIG disclaim any and all liability for accidents related to this hike. The hike leader is not a professional guide.