4 Day Saas Fee and Zermatt Guided Hike with Alpine Hut Stay

Swiss Alps, Switzerland
Duration6 days
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

Explore the stunning landscapes of Saas Fee and Zermatt on this guided hike, perfect for adventurous souls aged 14 and older. Experience the charm of Saas Fee's car-free village and spend your days hiking in the surounding mountains.

Tackle the challenging trails leading to Täsch Hut, a Swiss Alpine Club Hut which provides an authentic Swiss mountain experience. Take a scenic bus and train ride to Zermatt to get a closer look at the iconic Matterhorn.

This tour features breathtaking views and expert guidance for an unforgettable journey through the Swiss Alps.

- 4 guided hiking adventures in Saas Fee and Zermatt
- Overnight stay at Täsch Hut and 4 nights in 3 star hotels
- Total hiking time of up to 5 hours per day with varying difficulty
- Group size of 4-8 people for a more personalized experience

What's included

  • All trains, buses and gondolas to get to our hikes including train Saas Fee - Zermatt.
  • Hiking guide
  • Lodging 4 nights in a 3 star hotel + 1 night in a Swiss Alpine Club Hut
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast

What to expect

Day 1: Travel to Saas Fee
  1. Saas-Fee
    4h
    Travel to Saas Fee and spend the afternoon exploring the town at your own pace.
Day 2: Hike to Weissmies Hut
  1. 4h · Admission ticket included
    Meet your guide and the rest of the group and take a bus ride to Saas Grund. After taking a gondola to Kreuzboden, we will hike to Weissmies Hut where we can enjoy lunch. From there we continue to Hohsaas where after a short break we will hike the 4,000 Meter Peaks Trail. Afterwards a gondola and a bus will take us back to our hotel.

    Total hiking time: 3.5 - 4 hours
    Distance: 5.9 km / 2.3 mi
    Ascent: 820 m / 2,690 ft
    Descent: 90 m / 300 ft
Day 3: Panoramic Hike Almageller Alp
  1. Erlebnisweg Saas-almagell
    5h · Admission ticket included
    After taking a bus and chair lift to Furgstalden, we will hike the Saas Almagell Adventure Trail (includes two suspension bridges). Enjoy an early lunch at Almageller Alp before a panoramic hike to Kreuzboden via the adventure path from where a gondola and a bus will take us back to Saas Fee. There we will gather our things and take the bus and train to Zermatt.

    Total hiking time: 5 hours
    Distance: 10.4 km / 6.5 mi
    Ascent: 730 m / 2,400 ft
    Descent: 200 m / 660 ft
Day 4: Hike to Täsch Hut
  1. Rundwanderung Tasch
    5h · Admission ticket included
    After a train ride to Täsch we will start our hike to Täschalp and Täsch Hut. This is a rather long uphill hike but we can use the entire day to complete it.

    Total hiking time: 4 – 4.5 hours
    Distance: 7.2 km / 4.5 mi
    Ascent: 1,280 m / 4,200 ft
    Descent: 5 m / 20 ft
Day 5: Hike in Täsch and Zermatt
  1. Zermatt Bergbahnen
    4h · Admission ticket included
    Hike from Täsch Hut to Täsch. In the afternoon we will take a gondola ride to Schwarzsee and you will get closer to the Matterhorn with a short hike.

    Total hiking time: 4 hours
    Distance: 9.2 km / 5.7 mi
    Ascent: 210 m / 690 ft
    Descent: 1,480 m / 4,860 ft
Day 6: Leave Zermatt
  1. Zermatt
    3h
    After breakfast, you have time to explore Zermatt and then continue to your next destination in Switzerland or return home.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your guide will meet you in the hotel lobby on Day 2 at 9 am wearing a Sedolina shirt.

End point

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • Participants must be sure-footed, have endurance for up to 5 hours of hiking, be comfortable with heights, and possess prior mountain-hiking experience.

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