Zermatt-Dufourspitze-Zermatt

Visp, Valais/Wallis, Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera/Svizra

26.7 miles (42.9 km) · 12,244 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Zermatt-Dufourspitze-Zermatt is a 26.7-mile loop route in Visp, Valais/Wallis, Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera/Svizra, gaining 12,244 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 7.2 miles gaining 7,061 feet at an average 15.6% grade. Only 29% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.