Join us on a private full-day hiking adventure, journeying to Klein Matterhorn and exploring the Glacier Palace before immersing yourself in the pristine beauty of Zermatt`s sourrinding peaks. Embark on an extraordinary private tour that begins with a breathtaking ascent on the gondola to the iconic Klein Matterhorn. As you ascend, marvel at the stunning panorama of the surrounding peaks and glaciers, with the majestic Matterhorn dominating the horizon. After experiencing the wonders of the Glacier Palace and the stunning scenery of the highest mountain station in Europe, let's head to the hiking trail from Schwarzsee to enjoy the pristine alpine air and begin your hike along the Matterhorn views. With our tour tailored to your preferences and fitness level. Join us for an unforgettable day of adventure, where every moment is custom-crafted to create cherished memories amidst the splendor of the Swiss Alps.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
You can enjoy the view of the Matterhorn during the gondola ride and while hiking.
Enjoy a panoramic ride up to the highest lift station in Europe with 360 views of the 38 peaks towering above 4000m. Upon arrival at the Klein Matterhorn station, immerse yourself in the mesmerizing world of ice at the Glacier Palace, where intricate ice sculptures and icy tunnels await your exploration. Finish the visit of Klein Matterhorn enjoying the majestic view over Switzerland, Italy and France from the panoramic terrace.
Let's head to the hiking trail in trockener steg to enjoy the pristine alpine air and begin your hike along the glacier trail all the way to Schwarsee. Along the way, enjoy stunning views of the Matterhorn, impressive glacier and alpine lakes.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Klein Matterhorn private full day hike lasts about 4–6 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
Prices start at $633 per person for this Zermatt experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. We are happy to meet you at your hotel Pickup points include Hotel Excelsior.
The experience is available in EN, FR.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 7 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Evolution Ski School Zermatt.
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Our Guide, Gioia, was incredible! She made sure we were able to experience the Glacial Palace, Views of the Matterhorn, Italy and France, plenty of information on the hike back to Zermatt!
Hi Mary! Thank you for your review! We are happy to hear you had a great experience with our Gioia.
Our guide Gioia was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable as we got to see the mountains, glaciers, and had a pleasant hike back down into town. She was flexible the entire time with adjusting the itinerary as we went to meet our needs. Could have certainly coordinated on our own but really appreciated having someone to help us navigate the adventure. Would certainly recommend to others.
Hi Russell, thank you for your 5 stars review and on recommending Gioia and us to others
Cedric was a wonderful guide. We met at the Zermatt station and we took the gondola to Furi to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, which included an amazing (very cold!) view of the Matterhorn and the ice palace. Then we traveled to Schwarsee Lake and the chapel then took the gondola back to Furi to Riffelberg. We hiked up to Riffelsee to see an amazing view of the Matterhorn with gorgeous reflections of Matterhorn on the lake. We stopped there for a lunch break and hiked back down to Riffelalp with a slight detour to see the sheep. It was a great day and we hit all of the highlights plus some beautiful hiking in the Zermatt area. Cedric took our preferences into consideration and took wonderful photos of us. We would highly recommend Cedric and the the Klein Matterhorn experience!
Hi Ellen, thank you for your review! We are happy to hear Cedric and the Klein Matterhorn experience matched your expectations
We loved our tour. One person in our group was not very interested in hiking, so our tour guide, Cedric, adjusted to what we wanted. He tooks us all around the lifts to get the most beautiful views of the Matterhorn, Zermatt village and surrounding Alps. We concluded walking down to the town through beautiful paths. He gave us the complete Swiss Alps experience.
Hi Michelle! Thank you for your review! Great to hear you had a wonderful Swiss Alps experience with our Cedric
The tour guide., Gioia is the best. Pick up time at the hotel was on time. She is very kind, helpful, professional and gave us tons of information. The best part was hiking on matterhorn trail, the best trail to see matterhorn!
Hi Daniel, thank you for your review! We are happy to hear Gioia did a great job and you had a wonderful time hiking with her!
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of the Matterhorn and hike and strongly recommend this tour. Cedric kept us informed about the weather and how to layer appropriately before beginning our tour. During the tour, he was extremely knowledgeable and shared history of many churches and landmarks. Then, when we asked for his suggestions of other activities, he gave great options, told us when to depart for best weather, and where to go. He even updated us on the weather for the following day even though our tour was already over. I feel comfortable communicating with him through the rest of my stay. Cedric has made our visit to Zermatt one to remember. Highly recommend.
Hi Brenda, thank you for your review! Glad to hear our Cedric made your excursion and trip to Zermatt one for the books!
My husband and I traveled with our 2 daughters, 17 and 19, to Switzerland for 10 days. Our first stop was Zermott for 2 nights. We decided to go with a private guide because one of us was recovering from foot surgery and we wanted the option of going slower and having a more tailored experience. I cannot say enough great things about our guide, Cedric! Starting with wanting to head out early to beat the crowds, he was able to give us tons of information as we walked through Zermot to the first gondola stop. Cedric helped us navigate the gondola ticket purchase, etc. He had tons of helpful tips such as the "free" bathrooms (the ones up top you had to pay for...no sewage), where the best hiking was, the history of the little towns we saw, and the local wildlife. No bears, very few wolves, no turtles. He was very knowledgeable of all the peaks at the top of Klein Matterhorn and where to take the best pics. Also, he was able to provide recommendations places for food, gear, etc. I would definitely hire Cedric if it's your first time to Zermott. Worth it!
Hi Angela! Thank you for the super review! We are really happy to hear you had a lovely experience with our Cedric!
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