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Chamois path (No. 5)

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With a bit of luck, chamois can be observed along the way
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The name says it – chamois can be observed on this path.

moderate

Distance 5.8 km

1:50 h

11 m

887 m

3,103 m

2,215 m

Zermatt has one of the largest wildlife areas in Switzerland. Many chamois live here. Depending on the season, mothers with their somewhat larger kids can be spotted, perhaps also young bucks or even a whole herd. Allow enough time for observing; time passes quickly.

Some animals lie relaxed on the ground, which makes them hardly visible to untrained eyes. But if you look around calmly, at the rock ledges and alpine meadows, you suddenly discover them.

Alpine flora: Edelweiss (protected plant)

Author’s recommendation

Beautifully located hiking trail, a secret tip for those seeking peace. Do not leave the path to keep the animals undisturbed. This also offers a better opportunity for wildlife observation.

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Zermatt Tourismus

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Zermatt - Matterhorn

Difficulty

T2 moderate

Overall difficulty

moderate

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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Highest point

3,103 m

Lowest point

2,215 m

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Forested/wild trail

1.8 km

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4 km

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Safety information

Carefully plan every mountain tour and adapt it to your own conditions as well as the weather and season.
The weather can change quickly in the mountains. Therefore, bring suitable clothing and enough provisions and water. Turn back in time in case of uncertain weather.
Inform others about the tour and if possible never go alone.
Do not leave marked paths and do not go on glaciers without a mountain guide.
Be considerate of other hikers as well as plants and animals.
Observe the warning signs that draw attention to the constant danger in the riverbed and on the banks of watercourses below dams and water intakes.

Attention! In spring, the path may not be passable because snow is still present.

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Rothorn - Kumme - Tufteren

(Approximate hiking time for the opposite direction 2 h 40)

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Rothorn Ristorante Pizzeria
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Public transport

By train to the Matterhorn village: 3½ hours from Zurich airport or 4 hours from Geneva airport. Visp is the transfer point for the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway. From Visp, the railway line leads through the Nikolai Valley, past small, idyllic villages to Zermatt.

Zermatt is also the start or end point of the world-famous Glacier Express panoramic train ride (St. Moritz / Davos – Zermatt).

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Chamois path (No. 5)

Directions

Zermatt is car-free. Access for private traffic is only allowed as far as Täsch (5 km before Zermatt). The road Täsch - Zermatt is closed to public traffic.

Further travel to Zermatt is either by private taxi service or shuttle trains. The trains run every 20 minutes. After about 12 minutes the journey ends at the railway station square in Zermatt.

Parking

Car parks with covered and uncovered spaces are available in Täsch. For example at the Matterhorn Terminal or with private providers.

Further travel: see directions.

Coordinates

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2'627'763E 1'096'709N

46.021359, 7.797139

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46°01'16.9"N 7°47'49.7"E

UTM

32T 406895 5097124

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Author’s map recommendations

A hiking map at a scale of 1:25000 is available at the guest information center of Zermatt Tourism. Brochures with tips and recommendations are also available.

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Equipment

Our recommendation:

Good footwear
Hiking sticks if necessary
Clothing suitable for the weather (always with you: rain protection)
Binoculars
Camera, telephoto lens

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Parts of this content were machine translated from German.

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Difficulty

T2 moderate

Overall difficulty

moderate

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Distance

5.8 km

Duration

1:50 h

Ascent

11 m

Descent

887 m

Highest point

3,103 m

Lowest point

2,215 m

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