2006. The Tour of the Matterhorn is a superb alpine trek with a huge variety of scenery & culture. The Matterhorn straddles the Swiss-Italian border, so the trek visits both countries as it goes over high passes reached by delightful footpaths and through charming alpine villages where life has hardly changed for centuries, thus providing a precious insight into local life. Not only is the Matterhorn seen from all sides, but the route also offers superb vantage points for views of many of the other high summits of the region. The tour includes two glacier crossings and usually takes about 8-10 days to complete.
This guide includes suggestions for shorter variants as well as information for the ascent of peaks along the way.
