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      (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
      Disclaimer:
      SUMMER 2020 - BIKE TRANSPORT WITH THE GORNERGRAT BAHN IS ONLY FROM 4PM (16:00)
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      Things I Remember from Zermatt

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      Region Status
      Caution as of Aug 11, 2022

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      368
      Trails Mountain Bike
      217
      Trails E-Bike
      216
      Trails Hike
      246
      Trails Trail Running
      246
      Trails Downhill Ski
      120
      Total Distance
      237 miles
      Total Descent
      154,126 ft
      Total Vertical
      7,814 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      12,613 ft
      Reports
      1,463
      Photos
      187
      Ridden Counter
      24,752

      Photos of Zermatt - Matterhorn Mountain Bike

      trail: Lichenbretter
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      Sep 12, 2022 @ 8:30am
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      Sep 12, 2022 @ 8:28am
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      Sep 12, 2022 @ 8:28am
      Sep 12, 2022
      trail: Lichenbretter
      23 |
      Sep 12, 2022 @ 8:28am
      Sep 12, 2022

      Videos of Zermatt - Matterhorn Mountain Bike

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      12:08 | 52 | Dec 20, 2022 , Zermatt
      Dristelen - Augstchumme Trail  |  Zermatt,...
      10:06 | 42 | Dec 15, 2022 , Zermatt
      Riffelhorn - Gagenhaupt - Dristelen Trails  | ...
      4:12 | 36 | Nov 30, 2022 , Zermatt
      Zermatt (Staffel Zmutt and Chalbermatta Trail)
      15:21 | 186 | Sep 13, 2021 , Zermatt
      Riffelsee & Riffelhorn Trails  |  Zermatt,...
      trail: Riffelhorn
      5:18 | 208 | Aug 6, 2021 , Zermatt
      Riffelsee & Riffelhorn Trails  |  Zermatt,...
      trail: Riffelsee
      5:18 | 163 | Aug 6, 2021 , Zermatt
      Gornergrat Trail  |  Zermatt, Switzerland  | ...
      trail: Gornergrat
      7:36 | 306 | Aug 6, 2021 , Zermatt
      Zermatt - Lichenbretter
      6:25 | 392 | Mar 6, 2021 , Zermatt

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Chalbermatta Trail
      Dec 21, 2022 @ 3:20am
      Dec 21, 2022
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      Zmuttbach C3
      Dec 21, 2022 @ 3:20am
      Dec 21, 2022
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      Blattje
      Dec 21, 2022 @ 1:30am
      Dec 21, 2022
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      Tuftra
      Dec 21, 2022 @ 1:28am
      Dec 21, 2022
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      Zmuttbach Weg
      Dec 20, 2022 @ 7:20pm
      Dec 20, 2022
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      Stafelalp - Inner Stafel
      Dec 20, 2022 @ 7:20pm
      Dec 20, 2022
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      Stafelalp C1
      Dec 20, 2022 @ 7:20pm
      Dec 20, 2022
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      Ober-Stafel
      Dec 20, 2022 @ 7:20pm
      Dec 20, 2022
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      Stafelalp C2
      Dec 20, 2022 @ 7:20pm
      Dec 20, 2022
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      Stafelalp - Unner Stafel
      Dec 20, 2022 @ 7:20pm
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      Activity Feed

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      user #3260089AlexisATbYsjwishlisttrailLichenbretter and 1 more
      Feb 10, 2023 @ 8:52am
      Feb 10, 2023
      user #1438600PoiterHwishlisttrailSunnegga-Trail
      Jan 24, 2023 @ 10:28pm
      Jan 24, 2023
      user #880120Tiesk123wishlisttrailLauberen
      Jan 24, 2023 @ 8:22am
      Jan 24, 2023
      user #3298483JosepoKTWRmriddentrailPatrullarve - Tufternalp
      Jan 8, 2023 @ 8:08am
      Jan 8, 2023
      user #1394587jaroTA3riddentrailRiffelalp - Bodmen Weg and 9 more
      Jan 3, 2023 @ 2:43am
      Jan 3, 2023

      Recent Comments

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      user #1247910nike-chtrailZe Seewjinen - RiffelalpDie Alp heisst doch Riffelalp und nicht Riffenalp?
      Sep 19, 2022 @ 8:26am
      Sep 19, 2022
      user #2843533XpoGurutrailFurgg T1My wife and I are both from Florida and came...
      Sep 15, 2022 @ 9:42am
      Sep 15, 2022
      user #1106201blaze-jtrailLichenbretterVery fun and varied trail. On slick rock...
      Sep 14, 2022 @ 5:39am
      Sep 14, 2022
      user #1106201blaze-jtrailFurggbachNarrow trail with extremely exposed...
      Sep 14, 2022 @ 5:34am
      Sep 14, 2022
      user #1996145margiebiketrailTufterchummeFast and flowy! Definitely more like a blue...
      Aug 23, 2022 @ 3:16am
      Aug 23, 2022

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      Ayer 212 km
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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike217120 miles63,635 ft77 miles5,922 ft
      #579#21871,463191,381
      E-Bike216119 miles63,258 ft77 miles5,922 ft
      #192#21,46113131
      Hike246145 miles77,434 ft87 miles6,335 ft
      #435#21,4514482
      Trail Running246145 miles77,434 ft87 miles6,335 ft
      #437#21,451390
      Downhill Ski12087 miles74,219 ft85 miles7,480 ft
      #36781,496
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