The Tour of the Matterhorn

A guide to the 145km Tour of the Matterhorn, described anti-clockwise from
Zermatt and visits 6 valleys via Zinal, Arolla and Breuil, offering
spectacular views of 25 peaks of over 4000m. The route also links up with the
Chamonix to Zermatt walkers› Haute Route and the Tour of Monte Rosa. Includes
two glacier crossings and takes 8 to 10 days.

The Tour of the Matterhorn is a superb alpine trek with a huge variety of
scenery and culture. As the Matterhorn straddles the Swiss-Italian frontier,
the trek visits both countries, each with its own unique traditions, way of
life and scenery.

The tour goes over high passes reached by delightful footpaths and through
charming alpine villages where life has hardly changed for centuries,
providing a precious insight into local life. Not only is the Matterhorn seen
from all sides, but there are also superb vantage points for views of many of
the other high summits of the region.

The tour includes two glacier crossings and usually takes about eight to ten
days to complete. This guide includes suggestions for shorter variants as well
as information for the ascent of peaks along the way.