Zermatt-Dufourspitze-Zermatt

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

26.7 miles (42.9 km) · 11,725 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.

Route facts

Distance	26.7 mi (42.9 km)
Elevation gain	11,725 ft (3,574 m)
Average gain	440 ft per mile (83 m per km)
Longest climb	13.4 mi, 9,383 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	61.6%
Runnable	28% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	21.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	5%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	33%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	34%

Questions about Zermatt-Dufourspitze-Zermatt

How much elevation gain does Zermatt-Dufourspitze-Zermatt have?

Zermatt-Dufourspitze-Zermatt has 11,725 ft (3,574 m) of elevation gain over 26.7 miles (42.9 km). That averages 440 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Zermatt-Dufourspitze-Zermatt?

The difficulty score for Zermatt-Dufourspitze-Zermatt is 21.9 of 100. That is harder than 92.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 28% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Zermatt-Dufourspitze-Zermatt?

The longest climb on Zermatt-Dufourspitze-Zermatt runs 13.4 miles (21.5 km) and gains 9,383 ft (2,860 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 61.6%.