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Haute Route Glacier Trek Day 8 - Schönbiel Hut to Zermatt
A downhill stroll into Zermatt past some epic scenery.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 22 m
- Descent
- 1.1 km
plan maison - lake goillet - cervinia
Cervinia
Zermatt - Breuil-Cervinia
great alpine hiking around lake goillet
Hiking Moderate
- Distance
- 8.1 km
- Ascent
- 260 m
- Descent
- 726 m
- Duration
- 2-3 hrs
- Low Point
- 2 km
- High Point
- 2.6 km
- Gradient
- 11˚
starting from cervinia cable car follow trail 18 and than 35 to turn around lake goillet. many up and down in the upper part of the lake with wonderful views on cervino and the alpine land all around it. follow trail n.16 to go back to cervinia. we have done this with kids 5 and 8 years old. 1 point of exposure before the lake when you need to keep kids by hand.
Difficulty
Moderate
Hiking along trails with some uneven terrain and small hills. Small rocks and roots may be present.
Medium Exposure
The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
- Family friendly
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9 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking