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      Bike Park Closed for Season. Opens on May 18
      (Deutsche Übersetzung unten / Traduction Française ci-dessous)

      Surrounded by 38 mountain peaks over 4,000 m, the destination of Zermatt - Matterhorn is a mountain bike paradise at the foot of the Matterhorn. Ideal for children and beginners to learn mountain biking – perfect for advanced riders to refine their technique. There is something here for everyone.

      With their heights between 1,400 m and 3,100 m, the mountains around Zermatt offer a wide range of trails. With a lot of flow or steep and technical or natural or graded. The choice of all-day mountain bike tours or short afternoon rides offers everything your heart desires. The combination of riding and the unique mountain scenery of the Alps guarantees an unforgettable mountain bike experience.

      GUIDELINES FOR MOUNTAINBIKERS

      Mountain bikers are allowed to ride on all roads, unless a prohibition sign forbids their passage. This means that there is a potential for conflicts with other route users. The destination therefore asks for consideration and peaceful coexistence on the paths in and around Zermatt, Täsch and Randa.

      1 – Side-by-side.

      Respect others using the paths and trails (trail tolerance)
      Forward-looking riding and take the unexpected into consideration
      Avoid heavily used path sections when riding fast

      2 – Environment.

      Protect nature
      Do note leave tracks behind
      Close meadow gates after going through

      3 – Safety.

      Use good and proper equipment
      Plane a tour carefully
      Check the weather and weather forecast before setting out

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      Umgeben von 38 Berggipfeln über 4'000 m ist Zermatt das Mountainbike-Paradies am Fusse des Matterhorns. Ideal für Kinder und Anfänger, das Mountainbiken zu erlernen – perfekt für Fortgeschrittene, ihre Technik zu verfeinern. Hier gibt es das Richtige für jeden.

      Zwischen 1’400 und 3’100 m bieten die Berge rund um Zermatt eine grosse Bandbreite an Trails. Sei es mit viel Flow oder steil und technisch, naturbelassen oder geshaped. Die Auswahl an ganztägigen Bike-Touren oder kurzen Nachmittagsrunden bietet alles, was das Herz begehrt. In Kombination mit der einmaligen Bergkulisse der Alpen ist ein unvergessliches Mountainbike-Erlebnis garantiert.

      RICHTLINIEN FÜR MOUNTAINBIKER

      Mountainbikern ist die Fahrt auf allen Wegen erlaubt, sofern kein Verbotsschild die Durchfahrt untersagt. Dies birgt Konfliktpotential mit anderen Wegnutzern. Die Destination bittet daher um Rücksicht und ein friedliches Miteinander auf den Wegen in und rund um Zermatt, Täsch und Randa.

      1 – Nebeneinander..

      Andere Wegbenützer respektieren (Trail-Toleranz)
      Vorausschauend fahren und mit dem Unvorhergesehenen rechnen
      Stark frequentierte Wegabschnitte zu Spitzenzeiten meiden

      2 – Umwelt.

      Die Natur schonen
      Keine Spuren hinterlassen
      Weidezäune nach der Durchfahrt wieder schliessen

      3 – Sichereit.

      Sich gut ausrüsten
      Tour gewissenhaft planen
      Sich über die Wettervorhersage informieren

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      Environné par 38 sommets de plus de 4’000 mètres, la destination Zermatt – Matterhorn est véritablement un paradis du VTT au pied du Cervin. Pour les enfants et les débutants, c'est le lieu idéal pour apprendre et pour les avancés, pour améliorer leur technique. Ici, chacun trouve son bonheur.

      Les montagnes qui entourent Zermatt regorgent de pistes pour vélo de montagne à des altitudes allant de 1’400 à 3’100 mètres. Particulièrement bien aménagées ou raides et très techniques, naturelles ou balisées. L'offre en randonnées cyclistes d'une demi-journée ou d'une journée entière est si grande qu'il est facile de répondre à toutes les attentes. Associée aux coulisses uniques des Alpes, tout est réuni pour procurer des expériences inoubliables.

      REGLES DE CONDUITE POUR LES MOUNTAINBIKERS

      Les cyclistes sont autorisés à emprunter tous les sentiers dans la mesure où aucun panneau ne l'interdit formellement. Par conséquent, cela peut être une source de conflits avec des promeneurs et la destination demande de ce fait à tous les usagers de se montrer respectueux d'autrui afin d'assurer une coexistence paisible sur tous les sentiers dans et autour de Zermatt, Täsch et Randa.

      1 – Vivre ensemble.

      Respecter les autres utilisateurs des sentiers (principe de coexistence)
      Conduire prudemment et anticiper l’imprévu
      Éviter les tronçons les plus fréquentés aux heures de forte affluence

      2 – Environnement.

      Ménager la nature
      Ne pas laisser de trace
      Refermer les barrières des pâturages après avoir traversé

      3 – Sécurité.

      Bien s'équiper
      Planifier consciencieusement la course
      S'informer des conditions météo
      Primary Trail Type: All-Mountain & Downhill
      eBikes Allowed: Yes
      AKA: Matterhorn
      Land Status: City Managed
      Matterhorn Terminal Täsch google parking directions
      Disclaimer:
      SUMMER 2025 - NO BIKE TRANSPORT WITH THE GORNERGRAT BAHN ANYMORE
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      This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
      Things I Remember from Zermatt

      2:14 | 11947 | Mar 24, 2015
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      Bike Park Details
      • 6
      • 29
      • 63
      • 44
      • 11
      • 1

      Region Status
      Open as of Jan 3, 2025
      Day Ticket
      CHF44.5 CHF
      Uplift Type
      Gondola
      Season start
      May 18
      Season end
      Sep 30

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      187
      Trails Mountain Bike
      155
      Trails E-Bike
      154
      Trails Hike
      182
      Trails Trail Running
      182
      Total Distance
      116 miles
      Total Descent
      67,881 ft
      Total Vertical
      6,336 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      11,135 ft
      Reports
      2,571
      Photos
      194
      Ridden Counter
      43,656

      Photos of Zermatt - Matterhorn Mountain Bike

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      Sep 1, 2024 @ 1:27pm
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      Sep 1, 2024 @ 1:27pm
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      Aug 5, 2024 @ 11:11am
      Aug 5, 2024
      trail: Hobbit Trail
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      Aug 5, 2024 @ 11:10am
      Aug 5, 2024
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      Jun 25, 2024 @ 11:41am
      Jun 25, 2024
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      Jun 22, 2023 @ 1:05pm
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      Jun 22, 2023 @ 1:05pm
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      21 |
      Aug 23, 2020 @ 2:31pm
      Aug 23, 2020

      Videos of Zermatt - Matterhorn Mountain Bike

      POV Blattje
      trail: Blattje
      0:52 | 15 | Oct 1, 2024 , Zermatt
      POV Hermetje - Furggetsch
      2:54 | 20 | Oct 1, 2024 , Zermatt
      POV Hermetje
      trail: Hermetje
      6:38 | 26 | Sep 30, 2024 , Zermatt
      Schwarzsee Ridge
      10:50 | 20 | Sep 30, 2024 , Zermatt
      Furi c3
      trail: Furi C3
      0:26 | 21 | Sep 28, 2024 , Zermatt
      Hewschiir
      trail: Hewschiir
      0:02 | 30 | Sep 28, 2024 , Zermatt
      Üewenner
      trail: Üewenner
      2:45 | 15 | Sep 27, 2024 , Zermatt
      Furggbach
      trail: Furggbach
      8:27 | 36 | Sep 27, 2024 , Zermatt

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike15586 miles51,611 ft61 miles5,344 ft
      #481#31942,571182,641
      E-Bike15485 miles51,237 ft61 miles5,344 ft
      #188#32,56912319
      Hike182111 miles65,354 ft71 miles6,335 ft
      #349#22,55831,154
      Trail Running182111 miles65,354 ft71 miles6,335 ft
      #352#22,5582294
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