The mythical Matterhorn is the most recognizable mountain in the world—and there’s no better way to fully appreciate it than by doing a 360-loop around it. Apart from its visual splendor witnessed from all sides, this 8-day hiking tour comes with a plethora of Alpine natural gems intertwined with the local culture. But you’ll have to work for it, getting big miles and elevation gains under your belt. The reward? Every single thing that reminds you of the Alps—glassy lakes, cows lounging around, snow-capped peaks, and wildflower-carpeted valleys. All of that combined with an eclectic mix of refuges, enchanting Swiss villages, and a vibrant community. Order yourself a Raclette and sip on a cooling cocktail with the view of the world’s most iconic peak.
Back from the Matterhorn Tour with Watse. 1st organized trek experience and I highly recommend. Real holidays, top organization, great advice. Just to walk and let yourself be guided. Thanks to Pierrick for his professionalism. My next experience will be with Watse.
A trek with incredible landscapes and made unforgettable by the quality of Pierrick’s service: madly in love with his mountains, passionate, exciting, and very caring for his guests. We were won over and the next one, you know, will obviously go through you…at the other end of the world! A thousand thanks to you from the friends of Les Joigneaux
Excellent. Well organized, good group atmosphere, top guide! To recommend without hesitation!
What you get on this adventure:
What’s not included:
Hikers who would like to do the Matterhorn Trek should have an excellent level of fitness and experience with multi-day hiking. You will be hiking for 6-7 hours a day, 8 days in a row, and gaining up to 1,520 m (4,990 ft) of altitude. Keep in mind that you’ll be carrying a daypack filled with things you might need throughout the day.
Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:
Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.
Group sizes and prices:
Trekking the Matterhorn can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements:
If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
To get to St. Niklaus in Switzerland, the starting point of your Matterhorn Trek, most people fly into Zurich Airport (ZRH), Geneva Airport (GVA), or Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP). From there, you can take the train or rent a car—it will take you around 3 hours to reach St. Niklaus. If you land in Geneva, check out Mountain Drop Offs—they provide door-to-door service in their comfy and spacious shuttles. Use the code 57HCHX to get a 5% discount!
Once you and your guide agree on the details of your itinerary, your guide will suggest the best place to meet. Since you’ll be walking for more than 6 hours on Day 1 of the tour, you should be in St. Niklaus a day prior to the official start of the tour.
57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and to make the details of that plan accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity.
We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, their guides, and the communities they’re traveling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in Switzerland, please refer to COVID-19 information by Switzerland’s Federal Office of Public Health.
Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information!
Deposits
Secure your spot with a 30% deposit upon booking! The remaining 70% of the trip price must be paid 90 days prior to departure at the latest. If booking within 90 days of departure, the full amount is required at the time of booking.
Cancellations
Booking fees are non-refundable after a 48-hour grace period. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options—Basic, Flexible, or Super Flexible. Depending on which one you choose, a different cancellation policy will apply to your booking.
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Back from the Matterhorn Tour with Watse. 1st organized trek experience and I highly recommend. Real holidays, top organization, great advice. Just to walk and let yourself be guided. Thanks to Pierrick for his professionalism. My next experience will be with Watse.