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Gornergrat Mountaineering Trail

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Gornergrat Mountaineering Trail

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Parts of this Highlight comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

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  • Location: Zermatt, Visp, Valais, Switzerland

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    October 30, 2020

    Hiking

    If you don't want to climb along the railway line to the Gornergrat, you can take this alternative path. Compared to the climb along the railway line, it is a …
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    August 9, 2021

    Hiking

    Great, did this with two kids (8 and 10). Exciting descent, the little one sometimes needed a helping/securing hand. One very short easy climbing passage, otherwise surefootedness required but no dangerous exposure.

    August 7, 2022

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    Steep and narrow, but only a few slightly exposed spots. The (absolutely amazing) view of the glacier 500m below can be a bit overwhelming if you're afraid of heights though and once you're in, you're pretty much committed.

    Also, don't go down if you actually need walking sticks to move safely. It's an easy hike on sure footing but nightmare fuel if not.
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    Distance 1.51 km

    Uphill 480 m

    Downhill 120 m

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