23.2 miles
Distance
1,802 ft
Climb
-4,940 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point

Use marked bike trails and routes only, and observe all signposting. Please close gates after passing through. Please be considerate to walkers and to plants and animals. As a rule, walkers have priority.
All riding is at one’s own risk.

(Deutsche Übersetzung unten / Traduction Française ci-dessous)

Matterhorn Valley Trail (Nr. 20)

The first section is along the recently expanded trail to from Zermatt to Täsch and includes the last view of the Matterhorn. At Täsch, the beautiful Schalisee invites one to rest.
The tour continues from Randa to St. Niklaus past the massive scree from the 1991 rockslide, a view of the Bis Glacier and over field tracks.
From Kalpetran the cyclist continues along the historic road, past the still visible dry-stone walls, which are listed in Switzerland’s inventory of historic traffic routes (IVS), to Stalden. Afterwards it goes further down to Visp.

Directions:
Zermatt – Täsch – Randa – Herbriggen - Mattsand – St. Niklaus – Kalpetran –Stalden – Neubrück – Visp train station
The Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn is a constant companion along the route and can be used to shorten the tour at any of the different stations.
The tour can also be done in the opposite direction from Visp to Zermatt which is more demanding in terms of physical condition and somewhat shorter. (Duration: about 4½ hours)

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Matterhorn Valley Trail (Nr. 20)

Auf dem ersten Abschnitt fährt man über den neu ausgebauten Weg von Zermatt nach Täsch und erhascht den letzten Blick aufs Matterhorn.
Bei Täsch lädt der wunderschöne Schalisee zur Rast ein.
Ab Randa führt die Tour vorbei am Schuttkegel des Bergsturzes von 1991 mit Blick auf den Bisgletscher weiter über Feldwege nach St. Niklaus.
Von Kalpetran fährt der Biker über den historischen Fahrweg, vorbei an den noch immer sichtbaren Trockensteinmauern, welche im Inventar der historischen Verkehrswege der Schweiz (IVS) aufgeführt sind, bis nach Stalden. Anschliessend geht es weiter bis nach Visp.

Wegbeschreibung:
Zermatt – Täsch – Randa – Herbriggen - Mattsand – St. Niklaus – Kalpetran –Stalden – Neubrück – Visp Bahnhof
Die Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn ist ständiger Begleiter auf der Route und kann an den verschiedenen Stationen zur Verkürzung der Tour benutzt werden.
Die Strecke kann auch in umgekehrter Richtung von Visp nach Zermatt gefahren werden, was die konditionellen Anforderungen sowie die Dauer erhöht. (Dauer ca. 4.5 h)

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Matterhorn Valley Trail (Nr. 20)

La première portion parcourt le nouveau sentier aménagé de Zermatt jusqu'à Täsch et offre pour la dernière fois une vue sur le Cervin. À Täsch, le magnifique Schalisee invite à faire une pause.
À partir de Randa le long du cône des débris de l'éboulement de 1991, une vue sur le glacier Bisgletscher et des chemins de terre jusqu'à St.Niklaus.
Au départ de Kalpetran le sentier VTT continue sur le chemin historique longeant des murs en pierres sèches encore visibles, qui est répertorié dans l'inventaire des voies de communication historiques de Suisse (IVS), en direction de Stalden. Après l’itinéraire emmène jusqu’à la gare de Viège.

Itinéraire:
Zermatt – Täsch – Randa – Herbriggen - Mattsand – St. Niklaus – Kalpetran –Stalden – Neubrück – Visp gare
Le tracé de l'itinéraire suit tout le long la Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn que l'on peut emprunter aux différentes stations pour raccourcir le circuit.
On peut aussi parcourir l'itinéraire en sens inverse de Viège à Zermatt, ce qui élève les exigences physiques et la durée. (Durée approx. 4.5 h)

Detailed Description
Matterhorn Valley Trail (Nr. 20) is a 23 mile popular easy route located near Zermatt. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating. This route includes 2 trails. This route climbs 1,802 ft with a max elevation of 5,345 ft then descends -4,940 ft.

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  • Difficulty rating
    Green
  • Route Type
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  • Direction
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  • Physical rating
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More Stats for Matterhorn Valley Trail (Nr. 20) mountain bike route
  • Altitude change
    -3,137 ft
  • Altitude min
    2,139 ft
  • Altitude start
    5,277 ft
  • Altitude end
    2,139 ft
  • Grade
    -2.6%
  • Grade max
    -109.6%
  • Grade min
    80.5%
  • Distance climb
    6 miles
  • Distance down
    15 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles
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