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trail_captures went for a hike
September 1, 2022
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September 17, 2022
Wow you've almost made it.. just one more action packed day and you've completed a though tour around the Monterosa massif! Leave early as this is your longest trail (24km). Just know that the paths feel relaxing with few short climbs but long descends. The crossing of the europabridge is a unique fun
trail_captures went mountaineering
August 31, 2022
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September 17, 2022
If you're feeling recharged and you're fine handling some trails that are approaching alpinist level, than you might just like me be curious to go as far as you could come on the ascend to the Dom. Just be aware that the path isn't that easy. Up to the Domhütte it is well defined, with all kinds of handles
trail_captures went for a hike
August 30, 2022
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September 17, 2022
Include this stage in your hike if you planned Grächen - Europahut in one day. For me it was a short hike from my bivak last night to the Europahütte, giving me a chance to recover a bit, do the much needed laundry and have a short hot shower. The hut is very nice, but can feel crowded as i didn't experience
trail_captures went for a hike
August 29, 2022
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September 17, 2022
The official TMR trail takes you from Grächen to the Europahut mostly over the Europaweg. This trail can't be followed as the first section of the europaweg is permanently closed for about 2 years now. Both Komoot as my Suunto didn't know this and i was lucky to read about it on a hikersblog just before
trail_captures went for a hike
August 28, 2022
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September 16, 2022
Allright buckle up, this trail is gonna make you sweat! Especially if you camped at Saas-grund. Expect some long narrow steep paths crossing about 5 rock avalanche prone sections. Ropes to grab, and nerves to keep. There is not much place to sit down and rest, but the views are great and makes you feel
trail_captures went for a hike
August 27, 2022
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September 16, 2022
Finally back in Switzerland, feels like you are on the way back to Zermatt. Today offers an easy descend to Saas-Grund, but first more than 200 steps need to be walked up to the golden Madonna of passo Monte Moro. Take your touristic pic and descend towards the Stausee Mattmark. This will be the largest
trail_captures went for a hike
August 26, 2022
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September 16, 2022
Today it's back to a climb only stage. From Macugnaga it's up to the rifugio Oberto. I can't really tell much about this climb as it was misty and cloudy and a thunderstorm was approaching, so i had no time to stop. Only thing i can see that it felt like a brutal climb, but i guess that's the consequence
trail_captures went for a hike
August 25, 2022
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September 16, 2022
This trail has an impressive start walking towards the huge Monterosa massif. It really feels enormous from the start of the hut. Above the trees you'll have a great view at the landscape on your back and dont be surpised to encounter some mules and ibexes. After the top, colle del Turlo (2738) a descend
trail_captures went for a hike
August 24, 2022
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September 16, 2022
Today's stage is a short one, which could feel like a resting day. A short climb from Alagna to Rifugio Pastore shouldn't take too long, so you might want to explore Alagna before you start your trip. The hike isn't that spectacular compared to the other days, but the arrival at the rifugio makes it
trail_captures went for a hike
August 22, 2022
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Mauro Ripamonti likes this.
September 15, 2022
This stage has a brutal 1300 meters ascent, but the first climb start gradually through a forest where blueberries can be grabbed while walking. Midway you'll pass a nice lake next to a closed cablecar station. The climb continues with the sight of a grasscovered old ski-slope. Now the climb starts
trail_captures went for a hike
August 20, 2022
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September 15, 2022
Descending from Teodulo on the ski-slopes starts a bit boring, but just look to the right and you will see the Matterhorn from the Italian side. Just enjoy it as today will be the last day to see it until you come to the last stage.. i descided to descend a bit further to swim (or to be honest just dip
trail_captures went for a hike
August 19, 2022
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annelies likes this.
September 15, 2022
Crossing the Theodul glacier might not be the most thrilling hike when following the normal (safest) path; when the weather is good it feels like walking on a grey dirty road. Nevertheless some basic crampons are always a good idea. Some people choose to walk this glacier without alpine knowledge or
trail_captures went for a hike
August 18, 2022
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September 14, 2022
Imagine waking up to enjoy a good breakfast while looking at a fresh layer of snow plastered against the Matterhorn. The first sunbeams climb over the east mountain ridges and are setting the iconic peak on fire. For me this became reality and looking through the huge windows in the dining room i wondered
trail_captures went for a hike
August 17, 2022
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September 14, 2022
Starting the TMR from Zermatt with this first trail to the Hörnlihütte is not the official TMR path (that starts from Zermatt directly to Theodull hütte). The reason i changed my first stage where: 1. To be able to come as close to the Matterhorn as was possible during this trip. 2. I wanted a guide
September 16, 2022
This section offers some relieve starting with a modest climb followed by a long not too steep descend until you reach Alagna. If you ran out of water don't worry there is a though looking but very kind shepherd who is happy to fill your flask, otherwise nearly on all the trails you can fill your watersupply