Hiking in the winter

Winter hiking can take you to undiscovered hamlets and sun-drenched terraces with views of Zermatt, Täsch and Randa. Here are three of our favourite winter hikes.

Top Four winter hikes

1. AHV Trail - Winkelmatten Playground - Return (about 1.5 hours)

This is a beautiful circular trail around Zermatt. The Sunnegga lift brings you up to Riedweg where you then follow a tranquil uphill path. When you arrive in Winkelmatten, depending on how you feel, return to the hotel by E-bus or on foot.

2. Rotenboden - Igloo Village - Riffelberg

Take the Gornergrat train up to Rotenboden. From there, the walk all the way to the igloo village is a highlight for the whole family. If you’re hungry there are delicious fondues in the rustic igloo village. After that, it's on to Riffelberg.
Tip for families: take a toboggan with you for the children.

3. Tuftern (about 1-1.5 hours)

Close by, and yet far enough from the hustle and bustle. The funicular railway brings you conveniently to Sunnegga. From there, a beautiful well-prepared winter hiking trail leads towards Tuftern. When you arrive at Tuftern you can stop for a small snack but the restaurant is very basic. A nearby feeding trough will attract the deer and chamois towards the end of the afternoon.
Tip for families: again, take the toboggan with you. This will give the little ones a break along the hike.

4. Blauherd - Fluhalp

The winter hike from Blauherd to Fluhalp, themed "How animals survive in winter," is the sunniest in Zermatt. The trail ascends to 2,500m, then follows towards Fluhalp, leading you to the Restaurant Fluhalp, which offers stunning panoramic views of the Matterhorn, along with delicious Swiss cuisine. Information boards along the way explain animal survival strategies. Suitable for children over 4, the route includes sights like the frozen Stellisee lake and potential chamois sightings.