Your hiking holidays in Switzerland
Discover new trails and destinations around Zermatt. The many hiking and themed trails offer exceptional natural highlights: lush alpine meadows, crystal-clear mountain lakes, green larch forests as well as sculptures and artworks in the mountains. Always in sight: the incomparable alpine panorama.
If you would like to get particularly close to the legendary Matterhorn, follow the challenging Hörnli Trail to the Hörnli Hut, the iconic base camp at the Matterhorn. During the summer months, you can watch mountaineers climbing the Matterhorn via the Hörnli Ridge.
No car. No detours. Just mountains.
From Resort La Ginabelle, you can reach the Sunnegga funicular, the Gornergrat Railway and numerous hiking trails directly in the village within just a few minutes. Summer and winter alike, your mountain adventure begins immediately.
With over 400 km of hiking trails around Zermatt, there is a perfect route for every level — from relaxed walks to more challenging tours.
Hiking benefits in Zermatt with Resort La Ginabelle
Everything you need for your mountain experience.
At Resort La Ginabelle, you benefit from ideal conditions for your time in the mountains:
- Complimentary rental of hiking and Nordic walking equipment at Resort La Ginabelle: hiking boots, poles, hiking maps and backpacks
- Guided tours in cooperation with the Alpincenter Zermatt
- 29 four-thousand-metre peaks in the immediate surroundings, including the Matterhorn
- Europe’s highest mountain railway station – the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise
No endless selection.
Just hikes that are truly worth it.
5 Lakes Walk (Blauherd → Sunnegga)
- Duration: approx. 2.5 hours
- Level: easy to moderate
- Start: Blauherd (via the Sunnegga funicular)
- End: Sunnegga
- Distance: approx. 9.3 km
One of the most beautiful panoramic hikes in Zermatt — featuring five mountain lakes and impressive views of the Matterhorn.
Our tip: Start early in the morning to enjoy especially peaceful moments at Lake Stellisee.
For families
Leisee & Murmeli Trail
- Duration: flexible
- Level: very easy
- Start/End: Sunnegga / Leisee
- Distance: flexible
Ideal for relaxed days with children — with a playground, swimming lake and marmots.
Our tip: Perfectly combined with a relaxed lunch in the mountains.
Gornergrat Panorama Trail
For couples
- Duration: approx. 1.5–2 hours
- Level: easy
- Start: Gornergrat
- End: Rotenboden
- Distance: approx. 4 km
Wide landscapes, peaceful moments and a panorama that will stay with you for a long time.
Riffelalp Hike
- Duration: approx. 2–3 hours
- Level: moderate
- Start: Riffelalp
- End: Zermatt or combined with the railway
- Distance: approx. 6–8 km
- A varied hike through alpine meadows and light forests, with beautiful views and a pleasantly peaceful atmosphere.
Our tip: Afterwards, return to the resort and head straight to the spa.
Hörnlihütte (Matterhorn Base Trail)
- Duration: approx. 4–5 hours
- Level: challenging
- Start: Schwarzsee
- End: Hörnlihütte (return via the same route)
- Distance: approx. 8 km
An impressive tour that brings you as close as possible to the Matterhorn.
Our tip: Start early and allow plenty of time.
For adventurers
Guided glacier tour
- Duration: individual
- Level: advanced
- Start: depending on the tour
- Highlight: high-alpine terrain
A special experience for those who want to go even further.