Plateau Rosa demanding glacier hike from Zermatt
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Testa Grigia
Testa Grigia is located at an altitude of 3458 m above sea level on the border between Switzerland and Italy. You can reach this spot year-round via the Glacier Ride II cable car connection from Matterhorn Glacier Paradise. The view of the Matterhorn and the surrounding Alps from here is indescribably beautiful. You can also ski and snowboard in the SnowXperience Plateau Rosa during the summer. A lovely high-alpine hiking trail leads from Testa Grigia to Klein Matterhorn along Plateau Rosa. Here, you have a wonderful view of the glaciers and the surrounding four-thousanders. From Testa Grigia, the cable car continues to Breuil-Cervinia in Italy. Thus, the cable car as the “Matterhorn Alpine Crossing” connects Switzerland with Italy.
Testa Grigia is located at an altitude of 3458 m above sea level on the border between Switzerland and Italy. You can reach this spot year-round via the Glacier Ride II cable car connection from Matterhorn Glacier Paradise. The view of the Matterhorn and the surrounding Alps from here is indescribably beautiful. You can also ski and snowboard in the SnowXperience Plateau Rosa during the summer. A lovely high-alpine hiking trail leads from Testa Grigia to Klein Matterhorn along Plateau Rosa. Here, you have a wonderful view of the glaciers and the surrounding four-thousanders. From Testa Grigia, the cable car continues to Breuil-Cervinia in Italy. Thus, the cable car as the “Matterhorn Alpine Crossing” connects Switzerland with Italy.
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Plateau Rosa demanding glacier hike from Zermatt
Guided toursGo with a mountain guide on a challenging hike on Plateau Rosa over the glacier to Trockener Steg. The glacier hike is done roped up and safely guided.
- Take the mountain lifts with your mountain guide to Testa Grigia station (Plateau Rosa)
- Hire crampons, a climbing harness and a pole from ZERMATTERS in Zermatt in advance if needed
- Get expert guidance from a professional local mountain guide
Free cancellationFree up to 24 hours before
LanguagesGerman · English · French
Meeting pointTalstation Matterhorn Express, 3920 Zermatt
fromCHF 250per person
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Plateau Rosa demanding glacier hike from Zermatt
Guided toursGo with a mountain guide on a challenging hike on Plateau Rosa over the glacier to Trockener Steg. The glacier hike is done roped up and safely guided.
- Take the mountain lifts with your mountain guide to Testa Grigia station (Plateau Rosa)
- Hire crampons, a climbing harness and a pole from ZERMATTERS in Zermatt in advance if needed
- Get expert guidance from a professional local mountain guide
Important information
Inclusions
- Approx. 5–6-hour guided glacier tour across the Upper and Lower Theodul Glacier
- Mountain guide
Important information
+ Meeting point: 07:30 at the Matterhorn Express valley station (depending on the season) + Private tour: 1–8 people per mountain guide + Runs daily from the beginning of July to the end of October, weather permitting + Please contact the tour provider 2–3 days in advance to discuss the final details. You’ll receive the contact details with your booking confirmation.
Free cancellationFree up to 24 hours before
LanguagesGerman · English · French
Meeting pointTalstation Matterhorn Express, 3920 Zermatt
fromCHF 250per person
fromCHF 250per person
Check availabilityPlateau Rosa demanding glacier hike from Zermatt
Guided toursGo with a mountain guide on a challenging hike on Plateau Rosa over the glacier to Trockener Steg. The glacier hike is done roped up and safely guided.
- Take the mountain lifts with your mountain guide to Testa Grigia station (Plateau Rosa)
- Hire crampons, a climbing harness and a pole from ZERMATTERS in Zermatt in advance if needed
- Get expert guidance from a professional local mountain guide
Important information
Inclusions
- Approx. 5–6-hour guided glacier tour across the Upper and Lower Theodul Glacier
- Mountain guide
Important information
+ Meeting point: 07:30 at the Matterhorn Express valley station (depending on the season) + Private tour: 1–8 people per mountain guide + Runs daily from the beginning of July to the end of October, weather permitting + Please contact the tour provider 2–3 days in advance to discuss the final details. You’ll receive the contact details with your booking confirmation.
Free cancellationFree up to 24 hours before
LanguagesGerman · English · French
Meeting pointTalstation Matterhorn Express, 3920 Zermatt
fromCHF 250per person
fromCHF 250per person
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