Via Valais Mountain Lodge Ze Seewjinu - Zermatt (Stage 9)
The 27 kilometres of the last leg of the Via Valais take you on a magnificent single track to the foot of the Matterhorn, before arriving in the famous mountain town of Zermatt.
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Difficulty
difficult
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Length
26.8 km
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Duration
5:45 h
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Stage 9 begins by continuing the traverse towards the Matterhorn. After the first five kilometers of short ups and downs, the trail descends toward the Furi lift station. You’ll follow a short section of tarred road until crossing the river to the village of Zmutt with a number of cafes worth stopping at in order to regain your strength before the ascent which awaits you. Tackle the 800-meter climb towards the Edelweissweg before starting your descent to Zermatt, during which you can admire the view of the Obergabelhorn, the Matterhorn, the Breithorn and the Liskamm The final kilometers drop steeply through the river gorge, from Trift directly down to Zermatt. After completing all nine challenging legs of the Via Valais, it’s time to celebrate in town, put your feet up, and admire your achievement.