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Visp - Zermatt - Scenic & side valleys
Distance
36.82 km
Duration
3:15 Hours
Difficulty
medium
Information
Starting out from Visp, the first few kilometres of the route are fairly gentle and let you get warmed up before the real ascent, which starts shortly before you reach the village of Stalden. You then turn off to the right in the direction of Zermatt, leaving the valley leading to Saas-Fee on your left. The kilometres that follow take you through the villages of the Mattertal: Stock, Bifig, Breitmatten and Täsch. The peace and quiet of the last few kilometres between Täsch and Zermatt give you the chance to admire the exceptional natural environment around you. The ultimate reward for your efforts? Stunning views of the famous Matterhorn on arrival in Zermatt.
Characteristics
Ascent
993 Metres
Technique
Descent
36 Metres
Fitness level
Highest point
1.605 Metres
Quality of the experience
Lowest point
648 Metres
Scenery
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POI details
From Visp, begin with a warm-up by following the river Vispa. On the road leading to the famous resorts of Zermatt and Saas-Fee, you pass through the village of Stalden before turning off to the right and entering the Mattertal valley. The road gradually climbs until it reaches the village of Täsch, nestled in the heart of a well-preserved, narrow valley. Little by little, the resort of Zermatt can be glimpsed behind the mountain range. As reward for your efforts, the internationally famous village then reveals views of the legendary Matterhorn – possibly the world’s most photographed mountain.
Frequent train connections from all over Switzerland via the Lötschberg tunnel or the Simplon line to Visp (SBB).
Take the cantonal road number 9 from Brig or Sierre to Visp.
We recommend: bike in excellent working order, helmet, gloves and bell, clothing suitable for the weather (always carry a waterproof), food and drink.