It is one of the ultimate challenges for advanced skiers: the Matterhorn Ski Safari! SnowTrex knows why skiers looking for that certain challenge should definitely take on this safari.
What is the Matterhorn Ski Safari?
The Matterhorn Ski Safari is a premier skiing experience: in just one day, you can explore over 10,000 meters of altitude! Each lift and gondola need not used more than once. You’ll receive technical support via the Ski Safari feature in the Skiguide Zermatt app.
The route starts on the perfectly groomed slopes of Rothorn. Skiers can choose between the “Silver” or “Gold” safari. Both routes pass through Riffelberg, the Theodul Glacier (Trockener Steg), and the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise ski area. The “Gold” route continues onto the Italian slopes in Breuil-Cervinia and Testa Grigia. In the evening, both routes lead back to Zermatt via Stafelalp. What an incredible ski day of skiing!
The “Silver” Route: The Matterhorn Ski Safari 10,500
On the Matterhorn Ski Safari 10,500, safari skiers explore the Rothorn area, the Gornergrat and the Matterhorn glacier paradise ski area. As the name suggests, you cover around 10,500 metres in altitude. In addition to your own skis, a total of 24 cable cars and lifts transport you to the next section of piste on this route – none of these lifts are used twice. Here is an overview of the route stations:
1. Zermatt Sunnegga (668 metres in altitude)
2. Eja Sunnegga (260 m)
3. Sunnegga Blauherd (282 m)
4. Patrullarve Blauherd (619 m)
5. Blauherd Rothorn (484 m)
6. Kumme Rothorn (324 m)
7. Gant Hohtälli (1,063 m)
8. Eja Breitboden (395 m)
9. Riffelalp Riffelberg (371 m)
10. Riffelberg Gifthittli (375 m)
11. Schweigmatte – Riffelberg (711 m)
12. Schweigmatte via Furi Schwarzsee (720 m)
13. Schwarzsee Furgg (147 m)
14. Furgg Trockener Steg (487 m)
15. Trockener Steg Matterhorn glacier paradise (881 m)
16. Testa (201 m)
17. Cervinia Plan Maison (505 m)
18. Plan Maison Laghi cime Bianche (257 m)
19. Laghi cime Bianche Test Grigia (668 m)
20. Plan Maison Fornet (335 m)
21. Fornet Bontadini (190 m)
22. Bontadini Theodul Pass (231 m)
23. Dry footbridge Furggsattel (426 m)
24. Furgg Sandiger Boden (359 m)
The “Gold” Route: The Matterhorn Ski Safari 12,500
The supreme discipline of the Matterhorn Ski Safari is the “Gold” route: the Matterhorn Ski Safari 12,500. Going above and beyond the “Silver” route, here you cover an additional 2,000 metres in altitude. You also leave Swiss soil and enjoy the slopes of “Bella Italia” before returning to Zermatt in the evening. Here is an overview of the route stations:
1. Zermatt Sunnegga (668 metres in altitude)
2. Eja Sunnegga (260 m)
3. Sunnegga Blauherd (282 m)
4. Patrullarve Blauherd (619 m)
5. Blauherd Rothorn (484 m)
6. Kumme Rothorn (324 m)
7. Gant Hohtälli (1,063 m)
8. Eja Breitboden (395 m)
9. Riffelalp Riffelberg (371 m)
10. Riffelberg Gifthittli (375 m)
11. Schweigmatte – Riffelberg (711 m)
12. Schweigmatte via Furi Schwarzsee (720 m)
13. Schwarzsee Furgg (147 m)
14. Furgg Trockener Steg (487 m)
15. Trockener Steg Matterhorn glacier paradise (881 m)
16. Testa (201 m)
16a. Valtournenche Salette (721 m)
16b. Salette Becca D aran (215 m)
16c. Salette Motta (185 m)
16d. Motta Du Col (485 m)
16e. Du Col Gran Sometta (250 m)
17. Cervinia Plan Maison (505 m)
18. Plan Maison Laghi cime Bianche (257 m)
19. Laghi cime Bianche Test Grigia (668 m)
20. Plan Maison Fornet (335 m)
21. Fornet Bontadini (190 m)
22. Bontadini Theodul Pass (231 m)
23. Dry footbridge Furggsattel (426 m)
24. Furgg Sandiger Boden (359 m)
Conclusion
The Matterhorn Ski Safari is suitable for every advanced skier who is looking for a special challenge and has a certain degree of stamina. It lets you experience skiing in a whole new way, all while constantly being surrounded by the stunning backdrop of the majestic Matterhorn! Let’s go to Zermatt!
