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Zermatt - Stockhorn - Gornergrat [T4]

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Zermatt - Stockhorn - Gornergrat [T4]

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The aim is to 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 the train IC81 at 06:02 (first 2nd class wagon in the direction of travel).

Getting there: Train from Zurich to Zermatt (via Bern, Visp) at 06:02.

Coming back: Train from Gornergrat to Zermatt, and then Zurich. We aim the one at 18:18.

Approximate route: https://map.schweizmobil.ch/?lang=de&photos=yes&logo=yes&detours=yes&season=summer&bgLayer=pk&resolution=4.61&E=2627416&N=1094712&trackId=670134177 .
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.

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.

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