Gorner Gorge
Overview
-
Hint
-
Intro
Immerse yourself in the wild Gorner Gorge. On wooden walkways and galleries you follow the thundering glacier water through 220-million-year-old rock. A natural spectacle just a 15-minute walk from the centre of Zermatt.
The Gorner Gorge at a glance
The Gorner Gorge is located on the southern outskirts of the village of Zermatt and is one of the most famous natural sights in the region. Since 1887, secured wooden footbridges and tunnels have led through the narrow rock cleft. The greenish rock, serpentinite, is around 220 million years old. The gorge is accessible from the end of May to mid-October.
What to experience
Hike through the Gorner Gorge (20 minutes)
Follow the secured footbridge through the narrow gorge. To the left and right, jagged rock faces rise into the air, below you thunders the turquoise-blue glacier water of the Gornera. The path leads over galleries and through short tunnels. Information boards along the way tell about the formation of the gorge.
- Good to know: Be sure to wear sturdy shoes, the paths can be wet and slippery.
Hike to the Dossen Glacier Garden (2–2.5 hours)
From the Gorner Gorge, a hiking trail leads via Blatten to the Furi mountain station and on to the Dossen Glacier Garden. From a suspension bridge at a height of 90 meters, you can look into the depths of the gorge. In the Glacier Garden, you'll see rock cirques sculpted by the water and polished rock slabs from the Ice Age.
- Good to know: Surefootedness is required, the path is steep in places.
- Tip: Combine the hike with a gondola ride from Furi back to Zermatt.
Gorge Adventure: Via ferrata through the gorge (3–4 hours)
For the adventurous, the guided via ferrata is ideal. With a mountain guide, you will cross suspension bridges, abseil down and glide over the roaring Gornera on a zipline. The tour is also suitable for beginners and can be booked all year round.
- Good to know: Equipment can be rented on site.
- Tip: Book your ticket online in advance, as places are limited.
General information
| Season |
April - October
|
|---|---|
| Accessibility |
Not accessible
|
Discover the surroundings
Address
Zermatt Tourismus
Bahnhofplatz 5
3920
Zermatt
Switzerland
Phone
+41 (0)27 966 81 00
info@zermatt.swiss
zermatt.swiss
Facebook
Plan your route