Gorner Gorge
Overview
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Intro
The Gorner Gorge is one of the most fascinating scenic attractions in Zermatt. It is an easy 20-minute walk from the south end of the village of Zermatt.
Over 130 years ago Zermatt pioneers discovered a particularly lovely natural attraction: the Gorner Gorge. The gorge was formed by the Gornera River over thousands of years and is known for its unique formations and spectacular waterfalls. The green-tinged serpentinite stone is around 220 million years old.
A well-kept path passes through galleries and over wooden walkways. It is an easy 20-minute walk. You can continue on to Blatten or Moos if you would like a longer walk. More adventurous souls can hire a mountain guide to take a three to four-hour tour of the Gorner Gorge.
From the middle of October it's worth visiting the gorge in the afternoon between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. because the late afternoon sun turns the waters a striking turquoise.
Getting there: Take the train to Zermatt. The entrance to the gorge is a 20-minute walk away.
General information
| Season |
June - October
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|---|---|
| Time required |
1-2 hours
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| Suitable for children with age |
6 to 9 years, 10 to 13 years, 14+ years
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| Suitable for |
Children, Families, Groups, Individual, Couples
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| Accessible |
Not Wheelchair accessible
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| Difficulty |
Low
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| Weather |
Outdoor
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| Category |
Adventure, Nature, Active
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Contact
Zermatt Tourismus
Bahnhofplatz 5
3920 Zermatt
Switzerland
Phone
+41 (0)27 966 81 00
info@zermatt.ch
zermatt.ch
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