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SWITZERLAND: Around the Matterhorn New Trip! Want some major bragging rights? Imagine circumnavigating the Matterhorn (14,782')—the crown jewel of the Swiss Alps—on foot! And taking in the grand sight of pristine snows against an audaciously blue sky, the icy glint of glaciers, and the extraordinary spectacle of up to 50 other 4,000-meter monarchs of the alpine world, well, that’s just icing on the cake! This exhilarating new adventure is perfect for those who like a little challenge in their life: you’ll tackle many a steep pass (nine, to be exact), traverse two sprawling glaciers in the company of a licensed mountain guide, and encounter rugged rocky trails frequented by ibex and chamois. And the wildflowers are tremendous! On some days, you’ll need to carry your overnight belongings, as you’ll stay from time to time in remote mountain refuges where you’ll meet hikers from all over the world. You won’t find this itinerary offered by any other U.S. tour operator!
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
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 Itinerary: Around the Matterhorn
Day 1 - Meet in Geneva, Switzerland, and transfer to the tiny village of Grächen (5,320'). Day 2 - Hike to a ridge with amazing views of the Matterhorn, Weisshorn, and Zinalrothorn. Cross a pass (8,530') and descend to a mountain hut (7,347') surrounded by pine and larch trees. Day 3 - Hike through an area of impressive flora and fauna. From Sunegga (7,507'), it’s down to Zermatt by cog wheel train. Day 4 - By cable car up Trockener Steg (9,642'), where you’ll enter the high alpine world of 4,000-meter peaks such as the Matterhorn, Briethorn, and the Monte Rosa massif, as well as many glaciers. Cross the Oberer Theodulglacier up to the Theodulpass (10,830') and Testa Grigia (11,414'), the highest point of the tour. Descend via cable car into Italy to a station at 6,581' and hike to a refuge at 9,514'. Day 5 - Hike over rocky terrain to the Col di Valcornera (10,059'), with possible views of the Bernese Alps. Descend to Prarayer (6,578'), then head up again to the Rifugio Nacamuli (9,245'). Day 6 - Climb up to the Col Collon (10,128'), and back into Switzerland. Traverse the Arolla Glacier, then descend past steep snowfields and rock fields to Arolla (6,600'), surrounded by mountain peaks. Day 7 - From Les Haudères (4,764'), make a long ascent to the Col de Torrent (9,577'), with a chance of spotting ibex on the way. Descend to Moiry (7,382'). Day 8 - Hike steadily up to Sorebois (7,999'), then descend by chairlift to the village of Zinal (5,494'), a resort known for its summer and winter sports. Hike up the valley to the Hotel Weisshorn (7,667'). Day 9 - Hike to the top of Meidpass (9,154') with its fantastic panoramas of the Rhône Valley, and descend to Gruben Meiden (5,976') in the Turtmann Valley. Day 10 - Hike steeply to the Augstbordpass (9,492'), with its views of high peaks and the vineyards of the Rhône Valley. Then it’s a steady descent to Jungo (6,457'), where a cable car takes us down to St. Niklaus (3,696') in the Matter Valley. Day 11 - By train to Geneva and depart.  Detailed Itinerary - SWITZERLAND: Around the Matterhorn 1. Download detailed itinerary in a PDF format 2007 Detailed Itinerary (PDF files require that you have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed. This program can be downloaded for free from the Adobe Website.) 2. Or email us your itinerary request at sales@mtsobek.com 3. Or call us at 1-888-831-7526 (USA and Canada) or (510) 594-6000 We’ll email you a copy (Word or Acrobat document), fax, or mail you the itinerary as you prefer. For more information and reservations, please contact: Mountain Travel Sobek 1266 66th Street, Suite 4 Emeryville, CA 94608 USA Toll Free (USA and Canada): 1-888-831-7526 Phone: +1-510-594-6000 Fax: + 1-510-594-6001 Email: info@mtsobek.com |