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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
Haute Route Day 8: Schönbielhütte to Zermatt
Zermatt - Breuil-Cervinia
Total walking time: 3-4 hour, 150m of ascent, 800m of descent.
Hiking Easy
- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 32 m
- Descent
- 1.1 km
- Duration
- 2-3 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.6 km
- High Point
- 2.7 km
- Gradient
- 10˚
The final day is short and gentler by comparison to those prior. A mellow walk to Zermatt through the mountain village called Zmutt. The descent takes approximately 3.5 hours, including a coffee stop! On reaching Zermatt it’s time to relax, celebrate and reflect on completing one of the most iconic summer treks in the world!
Difficulty
Easy
Walking along a well-kept trail that’s mostly flat. No obstacles are present.
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Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 8.1 km
- Ascent
- 1.7 km
- Descent
- 40 m
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Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 7.4 km
- Ascent
- 1.6 km
- Descent
- 18 m
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