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Swiss Alps — Zinal to Zermatt
From Zinal's glaciers to the Matterhorn
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The published program includes a buffer day in Montreux in addition to the eight route days. The exact night, transfer and included-service plan is confirmed for the selected departure.
Valais · Swiss Alps
From Zinal's glaciers to the Matterhorn.
An Alpine traverse through mountain huts, glaciers and villages in the heart of Valais. The journey connects Montreux, Sion and Zinal with five trekking days, high-altitude lakes, the Glacier Express and a final chapter beneath the Matterhorn in Zermatt.
- Five hut-to-hut trekking days
- Glaciers and Alpine lakes
- Glacier Express and Zermatt
Included / not included
Everything clear before departure.
Based on ALPATH's published programs. Final operating details are confirmed before booking.
Included
- ✓Eight nights across hotels and traditional Alpine huts
- ✓Hotels in Montreux, St. Luc and Zermatt
- ✓Ground transfers and cultural walks
- ✓Five guided trekking days
- ✓Scenic hikes around high-altitude lakes
- ✓Breakfasts, trail picnics and dinners during the program
- ✓Travel medical insurance
- ✓Panoramic Glacier Express journey
- ✓Welcome kit
Not included
- –International flights to and from Switzerland
- –Personal trekking equipment and baggage
- –Alcoholic drinks and items not listed
- –Tips, personal expenses and optional activities
The itinerary
A route with intention.
Times are estimates and adapt to weather, logistics and the group's safe pace.
- Pre-trip
Buffer day · Montreux
A gentle walk through the old town and along Lake Geneva to acclimatize, recover from travel and begin breathing in the Alps.
- Day 1
Montreux · Sion · Zinal
Transfer and cultural walk through Sion and its medieval murals before continuing to Zinal, surrounded by five peaks above 4,000 meters.
- Day 2
Zinal · Cabane de Tracuit
A demanding 8.5 km ascent with 1,064 m of elevation gain and views of the Weisshorn glaciers. Overnight at Tracuit hut above 3,200 meters.
- Day 3
Tracuit · Arpitettaz
A lighter descent through high meadows and changing valleys. A 5.6 km stage to the traditional Arpitettaz hut at 2,786 meters.
- Day 4
Arpitettaz · Petit Mountet
Cross into a new massif and approach Zinal Glacier on a 7.9 km route. Overnight at Petit Mountet, 2,142 meters.
- Day 5
Petit Mountet · Moiry
Cross an Alpine pass above 3,000 meters into the Moiry valley, with lakes and new mountain views throughout the 5.9 km stage.
- Day 6
Moiry · St. Luc
A gentle 4.1 km walk to the Alpine lakes before continuing to St. Luc for a well-earned night in the village.
- Day 7
St. Luc · Zermatt
A panoramic journey through the Alps aboard the Glacier Express, arriving in Zermatt for an evening in one of Switzerland's most iconic mountain towns.
- Day 8
Zermatt · Five Lakes Trail
A final 7.6 km hike among mirror-like lakes and Matterhorn views, followed by departure from Zermatt the next day.
Before you go
Prepare to enjoy the journey.
After booking, you receive a complete equipment list and preparation guide for your experience.
- 01Valid passport
- 02Day trekking backpack
- 03Waterproof layering system
- 04Broken-in grippy boots
- 05Hat, gloves and sunglasses
- 06Sun protection and hydration
- 07Light hotel clothing
- 08Fitness for consecutive hiking days
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