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Plateau Rosa easy glacier hike from Zermatt

About this activity

Go with a mountain guide on an easy hike on Plateau Rosa over the glacier. This glacier hike is very safe, previous experience is not needed.
  • Hours

    4

  • Price from

    95 CHF

  • City

    Col d'Aventine

  • Booking Information

    Currently unavailable for booking

Description

You ride independently with the cable cars up to the cable car station Plateau Rosa in Testa Grigia. In the SnowXperience store in the mountain station Plateau Rosa you get your equipment. Afterwards you start your short glacier tour over the Plateau Rosa. Pure hiking time: approx. 1.5 hours. Glacier hikes in groups are carried out with a minimum of 4 people.

Requirements:

  • surefootedness
  • sense of balance
  • otherwise no previous knowledge necessary
Meeting point
In the SnowXperience store of Zermatters in the train station Plateau Rosa, 3920 Zermatt

Highlights

  • Ride independently with the cable cars to the top station Plateau Rosa
  • Pick up your equipment in the SnowXperience store in the mountain station
  • Get guidance from a professional local mountain guide
  • Walk safely with the mountain guide over the Plateau Rosa glacier

Important information

  • Please contact the tour provider 2-3 days in advance to discuss the final details. You will receive the contact details with the booking confirmation.

Includes

  • 2 hour hike across the glacier
  • Material (crampons, harness, pole)
  • Mountain guide
  • Rail journey Zermatt - Testa Grigia (Plateau Rosa) return (under 200 CHF)
  • Drinks and catering

Swiss Activities Tip

The Plateau Rosa glacier field is located at 3480 meters above sea level and is part of the Theodul glacier. The Plateau Rosa train station is located in **Testa Grigia** on the border with Italy. You reach it via three stages.
  • 1st stage: 8-seater gondola Matterhorn-Express (in several sections) to Trockener Steg
  • 2nd stage: 3S cable car Matterhorn Glacier Ride to Klein Matterhorn.
  • 3rd stage: 3S cable car to Testa Grigia (Plateau Rosa). This ultra-modern train will take you over the Theodul Glacier. It was inaugurated on July 1, 2023.
The ride takes about 50 minutes.

Material list

  • Good walking shoes
  • Small backpack, max. 20 liters
  • Comfortable hiking clothes, warm or waterproof depending on the weather
  • Water and windproof jacket
  • Cap and sun hat, possibly cap
  • Sunglasses and sunscreen
  • Little, but energy-rich food
  • Drinking bottle
  • Crampons, harness, pole (will be provided)

Meeting point

In the SnowXperience store of Zermatters in the train station Plateau Rosa, 3920 Zermatt
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