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This route from Furi down to Zermatt village offers views of the region's stunning scenery, always accompanied by the impressive Matterhorn. The untouched landscape surrounded by a magnificent mountain world is a true feast for the eyes.

Description

The aerial gondola takes you to Furi top station where you start in the direction of Zermatt. The Matterhorn stands guard over it's region, majestic and imposing, drawing your gaze as if by magic. The route leads through a quiet and romantic landscape with a wealth of Alpine flora and rugged rock formations. The valley shimmers in an elegant dark green.

The enchanting larch forest lets you catch glimpses of sunlight and huge mountains between i'ts trees. Quiet spots, benches and superb vantage points with stunning views of the Valais mountains invite you to take a break. Around 90 per cent of the region is under a conservation order and of national and international importance.

The closer you get to your destination, the more frequently you see traditional chalets along the path. The restaurants along the route are ideal for a relaxing break. In general, this is a quiet route with little traffic, one that you can enjoy with an easy mind. This is also thanks to the fact that Zermatt itself is car free.

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, Furi
Destination
Zermatt
Direction
Round trip
Ascent
20 m
Descent
260 m
Distance
5 km
Duration
1 h 10 min
Duration back
1 h 25 min
Technical requirements
Difficult
Physical requirements
Easy
Theme
With panoramic view
Signalization
Signalisation in both directions
More information https://www.schweizmobil.ch/en/wanderland/route256...

Map

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Contact

Procap
Frohburgstrasse 4
4600  Olten

Phone  +41 62 206 88 30
tourismus@procap.ch
gohiking.procap.ch

Quick Facts

Route number

No. 256

Distance

5 km

Duration

1 h 10 min

Ascent

20 m

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