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7 Hiking & Trekking in Zermatt That Earn Their Price

7 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.5 average  ·  from $32

The good hiking & trekking in Zermatt fill weeks ahead and the best go first. Below: the 7 to book early, what each includes, and how they differ once you look past the photograph.

Guided Hiking Half Day in Zermatt - Matterhorn Stop: Getting the Shot Without the Stress
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Guided Hiking Half Day in Zermatt

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1.Guided Hiking Half Day in Zermatt

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $422Our pick

Guided half-day hike in Zermatt with Matterhorn photo stops, Gornergrat views, Gorner Gorge, and Stellisee reflections for small private groups.

“Our guided hike with Matthew was an unforgettable experience! He led us on a beautiful trail that passed through two charming mountain villages—something we never would have discovered on our own. Along the way, he shared fascinating insights about the area’s history and nature, all while being kind, funny, and incredibly easy to talk to. Matthew also gave us detailed instructions for a hike we wanted to do the next day, plus helpful recommendations for the rest of our trip. He truly listened to what we were looking for and delivered exactly that. My family and I highly recommend booking an outdoor experience with him!”

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Klein Matterhorn and glacier trail private full day hike - Stop 1: Klein Matterhorn gondola ride, 360 views, and the Glacier Palace
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Klein Matterhorn and glacier trail private full day hike

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2.Klein Matterhorn and glacier trail private full day hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $677

Private Klein Matterhorn full-day hike with Glacier Palace ice tunnels, gondola Matterhorn views, and the glacier trail to Schwarzsee.

“Cedric was a wonderful guide. We met at the Zermatt station and we took the gondola to Furi to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, which included an amazing (very cold!) view of the Matterhorn and the ice palace. Then we traveled to Schwarsee Lake and the chapel then took the gondola back to Furi to Riffelberg. We hiked up to Riffelsee to see an amazing view of the Matterhorn with gorgeous reflections of Matterhorn on the lake. We stopped there for a lunch break and hiked back down to Riffelalp with a slight detour to see the sheep. It was a great day and we hit all of the highlights plus some…”

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Zermatt Guided Day Hike - 8:30 AM Pickup and How the Day Flows
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Zermatt Guided Day Hike

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3.Zermatt Guided Day Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $869

Private Zermatt guided hike with the Gornergrat cogwheel train, Matterhorn panoramas, and alpine lake trails, about 7 hours.

“David picked us up at our hotel and showed us around the quaint old village of Zermatt before hopping onto the train until we got to the top. We thought we had a 6 hour window to hike before the rain came and we made the most of it. We saw gorgeous views and took some excellent pictures. He pointed out sites and skillfully helped us navigate the hike down from the top. After about 3 hours of hiking it became very apparent to David that we were going to get caught in a storm and he made sure we hustled to the next train station to seek shelter. While…”

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Photo Hike through Zermatt to catch best Matterhorn Pictures - The walk itself: what the itinerary feels like on the ground
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Photo Hike through Zermatt to catch best Matterhorn Pictures

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4.Photo Hike through Zermatt to catch best Matterhorn Pictures

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 6 reviews · from $32Best value

A 1h 15m guided photo hike in car-free Zermatt, focused on Matterhorn viewpoints, local photo stops, and village history.

“Marta was amazing, we met at the Swatch store front and she knew in and out ways to get to the most beautiful views Very friendly, helped with lots of pictures and suggestions. Beautiful souls and very creatives. We loved our tour”

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Gornergrat Private Full Day Hiking Tour

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5.Gornergrat Private Full Day Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 6 reviews · from $662

Private Gornergrat full-day hike in Zermatt: cogwheel Matterhorn views, 360 ridge panoramas, and a Riffelsee mirror-lake stop for up to 6.

“Gioia was an amazing guide. The trip was exceedingly well planned. We were able to see all the things we wanted to see and so much more. Gioia provided fascinating information about our hike, the town of Zermatt and the history of the areRead more”

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Guided Hiking Full Day in Zermatt - How the pace really works on a full-day hike
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Guided Hiking Full Day in Zermatt

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Zermatt: Full-Day Guided Hike - Gornergrat Summit Station, photo stop, and the 360-degree “wow” factor
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Zermatt: Full-Day Guided Hike

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7.Full-Day Guided Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 7 hours · from $845

Zermatt’s Matterhorn day hike blends a Gornergrat cogwheel ride, 360-degree views, and sign-posted trails with an expert guide.

“Our guide Petr was excellent. We were very lucky the weather held out and was sunny for most of the day. He really gave us our money's worth. We did a 6 mile hike on a moderate route, per our request. He spent the entire time completely engaged with us and explaining flora, fauna, and geography! He communicated several times prior to our hike making sure we were dressed appropriately for the climate and terrain. Petr even picked us up at our hotel!.”

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