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CONTENTS

Introduction

The Tour of the Matterhorn

The Region

Ancient Passes

Glaciers

How to Use this Guide

Practicalities

When to Go

How to Get There

Accommodation

Languages

Currencies

Difficulty of the Trail

Maps

Footpaths and Waymarks

Lifts and Buses

Safety

Emergencies and Rescue

Equipment

Glacier Travel

Alpine Weather

Guided Treks

Information

Zermatt

The Matterhorn

The Valleys

4000m Summits

Flowers and Vegetation

Wildlife

Things to Do and See

Shorter Trekking Alternatives

The Trek

Stage 1: Zermatt to St Niklaus

Alternative: Zermatt to St Niklaus valley route

Stage 2: St Niklaus to Gruben-Meiden

Stage 3: Gruben-Meiden to Zinal

Alternative: Gruben-Meiden to Zinal via the Forcletta

Stage 4: Zinal to Les Haudères

Link route: Les Haudères to Arolla

Stage 5: Arolla to Prarayer

Stage 6: Prarayer to Breuil-Cervinia

Stage 7: Breuil-Cervinia to Zermatt

Information boxes

The Theodulpuss

Transhumance

Marmots

Chamois

Hérens Cows

Ibex

The Breithorn

Ulrich Inderbinen

Appendices

Appendix I Route Outline

Appendix II Further Reading

Appendix III Accommodation

Appendix IV Useful Contacts

Appendix V Glossary and Useful Terms

Appendix VI Glacier Travel and Crevasse Rescue Techniques