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The winter hike from Blauherd to Fluhalp follows a path whose theme is: «How animals survive in winter». The route is also the perfect opportunity for the whole family to soak up the sun.

Description

No other track in Zermatt is as sunny in the winter. The route first rises up to 2,500m in altitude and then follows the trail in the direction of Fluhalp.

Those who prefer to take their time can read the information boards. These explain the survival strategies of the animals that spend the winter here. For example, marmots hibernate with their families in their burrows. Their temperature drops to 5 ° Celsius and their hearts beat only ten times per minute. As you make your way along the route, take a moment to admire the frozen Stellisee lake, with the Matterhorn in the background. With a bit of luck, you can even observe chamois grazing on areas that haven’t been covered by snow.

You follow the same route on your way back to Blauherd. This hike is suitable for children over 4 years old.

An enjoyable tour includes the careful planning of the same. Please inform yourself in advance at the local information center about the route and weather conditions. Depending on the season and weather conditions, this route may be blocked or interrupted

Technical information

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Start location
Zermatt, Blauherd
Destination
Zermatt, Blauherd
Ascent
180 m
Descent
180 m
Distance
4 km
Duration
1 h 35 min
Physical requirements
Easy
Signalization
Signalisation in both directions
More information https://schweizmobil.ch/en/winter-hiking/route-833...

Map

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Contact

Zermatt Tourismus
Bahnhofplatz 5
3920  Zermatt

Phone  +41 (0)27 966 81 00
info@zermatt.ch
zermatt.ch

Quick Facts

Route number

No. 833

Distance

4 km

Duration

1 h 35 min

Ascent

180 m

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