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Edit event: [CH] Zermatt hiking weekend, day 1: Zermatt's five lakes hike
T2 - [CH] Zermatt hiking weekend, day 1: Zermatt's five lakes hike
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Zermatt's five lakes hike
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Hoi hikers! 👋⛰️
We’re heading to Zermatt over the long weekend (1–3 August)!
The weather forecast looks promising so far, and it’s a great opportunity to explore and enjoy this beautiful area together.
Here’s the plan:
Since most accommodations are fully booked, we’ll be staying at the Camping right next to Zermatt train station.
The cost is CHF 20 per night per person (CHF 16 + CHF 4 city tax).
You can also rent tents directly from the campsite (reservation is required).
📞 Due to the high number of visitors expected that weekend, we strongly recommend booking your camping spot in advance. Each person is responsible for reserving their own place or tent.
Camping phone number: +41 79 536 46 30
Food:
There are Coop, Migros, and Denner nearby. We can either cook together, prepare something for lunch, or grab a bite in town—flexible as always!
Hiking plan:
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Day 1: 5 Lakes Walk (Nr. 11)
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Day 2: Edelweiss Trail (Höhbalmen) (Nr. 30)
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Day 3: Gornergrat
The plan is flexible and can be adjusted depending on the group’s preferences.
Looking forward to a fun and scenic weekend in the mountains! 🏔️🌞
This is the first day of the Zermatt hiking weekend.
Second day hike is here: https://www.hiking-buddies.com/routes/events/11846/
Third day hike is here: https://www.hiking-buddies.com/routes/events/11858/
Route description: 5 Lakes Walk (Nr. 11)
Weather forecast: Sunny, colder above 2500m. Zermatt (1608m)
How to get there:
Journey by public transport:
Journey by car: Use gps. Zermatt is car-free.
Meeting point:
10:20 AM - Zermatt train station
Hike:
- The hike will last ca. 7 hours with a lot of viewpoints.
- Short lunch break at ca. halfway, on the Höhenweg.
- The pace will be medium/fast (>= 500hm/h) with enough time to admire the landscape. In case you're not able to keep up with the pace, we might split up.
Equipment:
- Proper hiking boots, poles, snacks, enough water, proper clothes acc. to the weather, sunscreen, good mood and fitness.
Whatsapp group: PLEASE ONLY JOIN THE WHATSAPP GROUP AFTER YOU HAVE JOINED THE HIKE/S IN THE WEB.
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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