Switzerland Monte Rosa Hut
This is a mountaineergin hut that have amazing views over Gorner glacier and all the mountain ranges around including Matterhorn and Monte Rosa massif.
Photography Tips
Best time of the day is usually sunrise & sunset to get that colorful light over the peaks
Travel Information
You can get a train from Zermatt to Rotenboden. The trail starts from that spot and is a wide and easily accessible path. At the end of this accessible path you continue walking straight little left to the Gorner glacier. At the glacier, there is an ascent. Over the big crevasses you cross the glacier. Crampons are necessary. After the Glacier leads the Panoramatrail to the first moraine you get into big rocks. After the secone moraine you go over some slate plates. Some ropes and step iron make the crossing easier. After the third moraine the Monte Rosa Hut is nearby.
The route is identified with blue and white markings. It is a high alpine hiking trail with a difficulty of T4 according to the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC).
The route is identified with blue and white markings. It is a high alpine hiking trail with a difficulty of T4 according to the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC).
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Just a few people
Best Timing
Sunrise
Sunrise & Sunset
05:37 - 21:22
| current local time: 17:57
Photo Themes
Landscape
Mountain Peak
Mountainscape
Locations
Zermatt
Monte Rosa
Valais
Swiss Alps
Wallis
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