T4 - [CH] (Not T4) Zermatt hiking weekend, day 1: Gornergrat (& Hohtälli)

09Nov Sat
10:20

 ZH HB/Zermatt

Organized by:  Botond Kovács-Nüszl
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Gornergrat & Hohtälli

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Hoi hikers,


What is better than the colourful autumn foliage? The Matterhorn with another 4k peaks and glaciers in the background! Golden larches, blue lakes, white peaks, high life over 3000m. 


As Zermatt is far from Zürich, I organise this time a hiking weekend, with an overnight in the Zermatt Youth Hostel.  Everyone shall book and pay their accomodation individually. 

As the hostel is on the way, we can leave some stuff there, so we don't have to carry during the hike.


Of course it's possible to join for only 1 day too. 

Day 2: https://www.hiking-buddies.com/routes/events/10575/



Weather forecast: Sunny, colder above 2500m. Gornergat (3100m), Zermatt (1608m)


Note: This hike is not suitable for beginners. Spikes and headlamp are recommended!


How to get there:

Journey by public transport: ZH HB - Visp - Täsch (replacement bus) - Zermatt

The train (IC8 to Brig) departs at 07:02 from ZH HB.

Journey by car: Use gps. Zermatt is car-free.


Meeting point:
10:20 AM -  Zermatt train station

 
Hike:
  • The hike will last ca. 8 hours with a lot of viewpoints.
  • Short lunch break at the Gornergat.
  • The pace will be medium/fast (>= 555hm/h) with enough time to admire the landscape. In case you're not able to keep up with the pace, we might split up.
  • Acc. to the webcam, the Hohtälligrat is a bit snowy, but it seems doable. We will decide at the Gornergrat. 


Equipment:

  • Proper hiking boots, poles, spikes, snacks, enough water, headlamp, proper clothes acc. to the weather, sunscreen, good mood and fitness.

Standard Disclaimer:

This is not a guided tour, every individual is responsible for their actions, choices and judgement. It is your own responsibility to assess your fitness condition for this hike, to assure adequate equipment (boots, clothes, etc.), insurance coverage and to check and evaluate the weather forecast. In case professional rescue services are required, you will be responsible for the costs.
The organiser holds no responsibility for any injuries or death that might result directly or indirectly from this event. The organiser does not warrant the accuracy of the description of the hike.
By joining the hike, you accept the terms explained above.
Please be aware that you join at your own risk.

Additional notes

  • The organizer is no professional guide. Participants are responsible for themselves, must do their own research about the route, and must be able to navigate by themselves (in case the groups split for some reason, for example).
  • Out of respect for the others, please be on time. If you happen to be late, contact the organizer.
  • If you have a No Show in your profile (= you did not show up to a hike you signed up to in the past), I may exclude you from the event.
  • Unjoining allowed until 12 hours before the start of the event. If you are unable to be join for whatever reason, contact the organizer.


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Click on Carpool button, and then Join a car, or Add a car.

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