This is the ultimate hike around the world's most beautiful mountain, the Matterhorn. The tour begins in Randa and leads anticlockwise around the pyramid-shaped peak, revealing the iconic mountain's many different facets.

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Description

A tour de force for expert and fit hikers with extensive experience of the high mountains.

60 hours of hiking, 13,000 vertical metres and 148 effective kilometres: a supreme adventure! The route leads high and low, via countless famous locations: Zinal in the Val d'Anniviers, Lac de Moiry, Arolla, Haut Glacier d'Arolla, Col Collon.

And then into Italy: Lago Place Moulin, Tola, Torrente Marmore and Breuil/Cervinia, Zermatt's neighbouring resort, familiar to skiers.

The trail finally leads back into Switzerland via the Theodul Pass and the Theodul Glacier. * The Matterhorn from all sides # Circuit of the Weisshorn, Dent Blanche and Matterhorn # * Wide variety of villages with different mountain cultures * Tour through Switzerland and Italy * Numerous operators in Switzerland and Italy feature this tour as a guided trek in their programs equipment We recommend: * Good, stubborn footwear * Hiking poles (optional) # Clothing suitable for the weather (always carry a waterproof) * Food and water Additional equipment for glacier crossings: crampons, climbing harness, 1 rope per group of 4, suitable clothing