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Schwarzee to Hornli Hut - ascent 680 metres, time - 6 hours
   'Extremely popular walk dominated by the Hornli ridge of the
   Matterhorn. The views to the north include Dent Blanche,
   Zinalrothorn and Weisshorn. The walk includes metal ladders.'
map :        Landeskarte der Schweiz 1:50,000 Matterhorn 5006
guidebook: The Valais   A Walking Guide
                by Kev Reynolds (Cicerone press)
start/finish: Schwarzee - Hornli Hut (3260m) - Schwarzee - Zermatt.

Zermatt to Schonbiel Hut - asc 1090 metres, time - 7 hours
   'A scenic route with stunning views from the hut. The path
   steadily gains height past Zmutt and Kalbermatten. At the
   hut (2694 m) the Matterhorn dominates a world of ice and rock.'
map :        Landeskarte der Schweiz 1:50,000 Matterhorn 5006
guidebook: The Valais   A Walking Guide
                by Kev Reynolds (Cicerone press)
start/finish: Zermatt - Schonbiel Hut (2695m) - Zermatt.

Zermatt to Mettelhorn - ascent 1800 metres, time - 10 hours
   'A long and strenous outing with a rewarding panorama.
   An ice axe may be needed as the route crosses a snowfield
   near the summit. Panorama includes Mont Rosa, Breithorn and Dom.'
map :        Landeskarte der Schweiz 1:50,000 Matterhorn 5006
guidebook: The Valais   A Walking Guide
                by Kev Reynolds (Cicerone press)
start/finish: Zermatt - Trift - Mettelhorn (3400m)- Zermatt.

Riffelalp to Monte Rosa Hut - asc 590 metres, time - 7 hrs
   'The route involves crossing the Gorner Glacier by a
   marked path which leads to the rocky outcrop where the hut
   stands. A grand view of Lyskam and Matterhorn.'
map :        Landeskarte der Schweiz 1:50,000 Matterhorn 5006
guidebook: The Valais   A Walking Guide
                by Kev Reynolds (Cicerone press)
start/finish: Riffelalp - Monte Rosa hut (2800m) - Rotenboden.


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