10^Aug Sun
09:20

Hi buddies,

Let's go to Stockhorn in Zermatt region, a mountain over 3500 meters with views over 4000-ers.

We start in Zermatt, end at Gornergrat (after Stockhorn) and take a train down.

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Difficulty: T4, hiking trail. If you need more info what T4 means, SAC website has a description: https://www.sac-cas.ch/fileadmin/Ausbildung_und_Wissen/Tourenplanung/Alpinmerkbl%C3%A4tter/20230601_SAC-Wanderskala_D.pdf .

Meeting point and time: In front of Zermatt train station at 09:20. If you are arriving from Zurich, the train there leaves at 06:02.

Profile: 19.2km, 2050m up, 570m down.

Pace: Moderate (~450 uphill meters / hour), no running. We aim to be at Stockhorn at around 14:00.

Lunch: We bring our own food and have lunch on the way up. In the end we will most likely have a break at Gornergrat restaurant for a drink.

Coming back: Train from Gornergrat to Zermatt. We aim the one at 18:18.

Recommended gear: Hiking shoes/boots; Waterproof jacket in case it rains; Sunscreen; Sunglasses. There is most likely snow on the way, above 3200, be prepared.

Weather: ~10°C is expected at Stockhorn and no rain. This hike will take place in any weather except thunderstorms.

Disclaimer: I am not a mountain guide. Everybody joins at his/her own risk. I am not responsible for anything.

* picture from www.gornergrat.ch .