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      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
      AKA: Zermatt Matterhorn
      Disclaimer:
      SUMMER 2020 - BIKE TRANSPORT WITH THE GORNERGRAT BAHN IS ONLY FROM 4PM (16:00)
      This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
      Things I Remember from Zermatt

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      Region Status
      Open as of Aug 22, 2026

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      257
      Trails Mountain Bike
      171
      Trails E-Bike
      171
      Trails Gravel Bike
      21
      Trails Hike
      197
      Trails Trail Running
      197
      Trails Downhill Ski
      48
      Trails Backcountry Ski
      5
      Total Distance
      186 miles
      Total Descent
      112,812 ft
      Total Vertical
      7,781 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      12,613 ft
      Reports
      2,860
      Photos
      289
      Completed Counter
      68,311

      Articles

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      Video: Behind the Scenes of Jesse Melamed's EWS Win in Zermatt - The Jank Files
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      Popular Zermatt Mountain Biking Trails

      100 3.8 3 miles 168 ft 680
      "Flow and fun are among the main attractions of the new – for beginners and pros alike. You’ll definitely want to ride it more than once. The is easily reached by rail: in Zermatt just take the funicular up to Sunnegga. Once at the...
      100 3.7 3,694 ft 35 ft 649
      The Kate is a very short family friendly flowtrail between Furi and Unter- . Access road via the paved road Winkelmatten-Furi or directly with the gondola (Furi mid-station). --- Der Kate- -Trail ist ein sehr kurzer familienfreundlicher...
      95 3.7 2,405 ft 0 ft 584
      Popular green difficulty family friendly dirt/gravel road. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
      100 3.9 2 miles 309 ft 373
      The singletrack is a great way to get back to Täsch or transit to Visp at the end of a riding day. A good mix of short climbs alternated with small "flowy" segments. You can climb from Täsch to Zermatt, some steep parts at the start...
      95 4.0 1 mile 156 ft 314
      The Yo - Yo Trail is a locals classic. Nice and flowy but with many blind corners and some exposure. Be careful about the hikers in both directions.
      85 4.0 3,907 ft 0 ft 301
      Highly rated popular red difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
      90 4.2 2,362 ft 20 ft 298
      Highly rated popular blue difficulty alpine singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 20 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
      95 3.8 633 ft 0 ft 297
      Popular blue difficulty alpine singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

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      Zermatt Mountain Bike Routes

      4.5 7 miles 63 ft 10 Point to Point
      Classic (Nr. 1) Bahn up to the . Before heading off on the bike trail, take in the breathtaking views of...
      4.0 16 miles 3,887 ft 15
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      10 miles 1,910 ft 1 Point to Point
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      3 miles 293 ft 3 Loop
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      3.0 12 miles 1,094 ft 7 Point to Point
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      4 miles 35 ft 6 Point to Point
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      Current Trail Warnings

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike171104 miles58,271 ft71 miles5,876 ft
      #573#42822,860194,526
      E-Bike171104 miles58,271 ft71 miles5,876 ft
      #186#2762,85812836
      Gravel Bike2128 miles8,917 ft13 miles5,876 ft
      #613#4211
      Hike197127 miles70,459 ft79 miles6,302 ft
      #217#712,84742,648
      Trail Running197127 miles70,459 ft79 miles6,302 ft
      #346#82,8473567
      Downhill Ski4844 miles36,578 ft42 miles7,221 ft
      #45#21,0625,636
      Backcountry Ski57 miles1,621 ft4 miles7,051 ft
      #49#31,0621,135

      Frequently Asked Questions About Zermatt

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      The longest trail in Zermatt is Sunnegga-Trail at 5.6 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
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