Platthorn / Mettelhorn (Nr. 33)

Zermatt (station) - Alterhaupt (Edelweiss) - Trift - Furgji - Platthorn - Mettelhorn

(Hiking time for the walk back: approx. 3h 10)

We recommend:

• Good footwear
• Hiking poles (optional)
• Depending on the conditions crampons
• Clothing suitable for the weather (always carry a waterproof)

Important! A good head for heights, a sure foot and mountain experience are needed

Please contact the Trift Berggasthaus for the most up-to-date information on trail conditions.

It is worthwhile taking a couple of souvenir photographs, because the view from the Mettelhorn is beautiful: Under one is the village of Zermatt and under the other is the Mattertal. Almost within reach are also the two four thousand-metre Zinalrothorn (4,221 m) and the Weisshorn (4,506 m).

• Plan every mountain tour carefully and adapt to participants’ fitness level as well as the weather and season.
• Weather conditions can change quickly in the mountains. Appropriate clothing is therefore essential, along with adequate supplies of food and water. In uncertain weather, turn back in good time.
• Inform others of planned route, and whenever possible avoid going alone.
• Do not leave the marked routes; do not venture onto glaciers without a mountain guide.
• Please be considerate to other walkers and to plants and animals.
• Take note of the warning signs drawing attention to the constant danger in river beds and along watercourses below dams and reservoirs.

Note: Pay careful attention to weather and tour length. Take special care on wet paths and wet terrain.