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On the way to the Dufourspitze. A look back at the Gorner Glacier and the Matterhorn is worth itPhoto: Denis Gruber, Zermatt Tourismus
The ski route of superlatives. A long ascent to the highest point of Switzerland with an even longer descent surrounded by giants to Zermatt.
Early in the morning it starts still in the dark. Initially steep, the terrain flattens somewhat over time. At the saddle (4,355 m) a ski depot is made and the ridge is climbed. Here it is quite possible that crampons are needed. In beautiful ridge climbing over snow, ice and rock it goes to the highest summit of Switzerland.
For the descent and ride down, the ascent route is chosen back to the hut. Then you ski over the snowy Gorner Glacier to Zermatt.
- Dufourspitze – the highest point of Switzerland
- Since summer 2020 the Dufourspitze has a new summit cross
- Long descent over nearly 20 km and 3,000 meters of altitude
Author’s recommendation
A glance back is worthwhile during the ascent to see the sunrise at the Matterhorn.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Monte Rosa HütteFurri
Blatten
Hennu Stall
Safety information
- Never start a route without a mountain guide
- Inform yourself about the weather and avalanche situation: Snow report
Additional information can be found in the avalanche bulletin for Switzerland (www.slf.ch) - Always maintain visual contact with companions
- Pass key spots and extreme steep slopes individually
- Never enter a wildlife protection zone (may result in a fine)
- Always set the avalanche transceiver (LVS device) to transmit mode
- Always carry a shovel and probe
- Watch the daytime warming and continually reassess conditions
Tips and suggestions
Additional info & mountain guide serviceRoadbook
Monte Rosa Hut SAC – Obere Plattje – Satteltole – Sattel (ski depot) – Dufourspitze
Descent and ride down: Same as the ascent and from Monte Rosa Hut SAC further over the Gorner Glacier to Furi and Zermatt.
We recommend booking a local mountain guide for this route.
Dufourspitze
Hamlet of Furi
Furri
Furi mountain station
Blatten
Hamlet of Blatten
Hennu Stall
Bus stop Matterhorn Glacier Paradise
Public transport
By train to Matterhorn village: 3½ hours from Zurich Airport or 4 hours from Geneva Airport. Visp is the transfer point to the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway. From Visp the railway runs 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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Directions
Zermatt is car-free. Access for private vehicles is only allowed up to 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 by shuttle trains. The trains run every 20 minutes. After about 12 minutes the journey ends at the railway station square in Zermatt.
Parking
In Täsch there are parking garages with covered and uncovered spaces available. For example at the Matterhorn Terminal or with private providers.
Further travel: see directions.
Coordinates
Equipment
Our recommendation:
- Ski touring equipment: ski touring boots, touring skis with free-heel bindings, ski poles, skins, crampons
- Climbing harness
- Avalanche transceiver (LVS)
- Backpack, shovel, probe
- Warm, weatherproof clothing
- Warm gloves and hat
- Sunglasses and sun protection
- Warm drinks
- Snacks (high-energy food such as chocolate, dried fruits)
- Everything needed for a hut overnight stay
Important! Requirement: proficiency in parallel turns on all types of snow, good physical fitness
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
User Questions
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