- Brief description
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Dirt Scooter riding in Zermatt: high thrills at the foot of the north face of the Matterhorn. These scooters with super-fat tyres are perfect for riding the lanes leading through Zermatt’s alpine pastures. Fun for all the family!
- Difficulty
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medium
- Rating
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- Starting point
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Schwarzsee (2,583 m)
- Route
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Schwarzsee paradise0.1 kmSchwarzsee (2,588 m)0.1 kmStafel (2,139 m)5.2 kmBiel5.5 kmFeriche7.1 kmZmutt7.4 kmFuri8.9 kmFuri (1,864 m)9.1 kmZermatt (1,620 m)12.6 km
- Best season
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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
- Description
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Riders collect their downhill scooters from the Matterhorn glacier paradise valley station. A ride in one of the Matterhorn Express gondolas leads up to Schwarzsee (2,583 m): time to don helmets for the descent. The trail leads past the waters of the idyllic Schwarzsee and down towards Stafelalp. The lanes are not completely smooth, which adds to the sense of adventure!
Bookable deal Bookable from approx. mid-June to mid-October Appropriate for children from age 12 Group tariff - Directions
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Schwarzsee - Stafelalp - Furi - Zermatt (Matterhorn glacier paradise valley station)
- Highest point
- 2,581 m
- Endpoint
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Zermatt (1,620 m)
- Height profile
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© outdooractive.com - Equipment
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We recommend:
Dirtscooter with helmet (available for hire at the valley station) Clothing suitable for the weather (always carry a waterproof) Good footwear - Safety instructions
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Take into account participants’ fitness level and ability.
All riding is at one’s own risk.
Weather conditions can change quickly in the mountains. Appropriate clothing is therefore essential. In uncertain weather, turn back in good time.
Do not leave the marked routes.
It is forbidden to ride on the ski pistes.
Please be considerate to walkers and to plants and animals.
Take note of the warning signs drawing attention to the constant danger in river beds and along watercourses below dams and reservoirs. - Tips
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The Zermatt Bergbahnen lift company offers various deals for this adventure.
- Additional information
- Directions
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Zermatt is car-free. Private vehicles are permitted only as far as Täsch (5 km before Zermatt). The Täsch–Zermatt road is closed to the public.
Onward travel to Zermatt is either by private taxi or shuttle train. Trains depart every 20 minutes; the journey takes about 12 minutes, and ends at the Bahnhofplatz in Zermatt. - Public transportation
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By train to the Matterhorn village: 3½ hours from Zürich airport or 4 hours from Geneva airport. Change at Visp onto the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn (Matterhorn Gotthard Railway). From Visp, the railway leads through the Mattertal valley past idyllic small villages to Zermatt.
Zermatt is also the start and finish point for the world-famous Glacier Express panoramic train journey (Zermatt to St. Moritz or Davos). - Parking
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Täsch has car parks with both covered and open-air parking – e.g. at the Matterhorn Terminal or privately operated facilities.
Onward travel: see “Getting there”.
- Author
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The tour Dirt Scooters on Schwarzsee is used by outdooractive.com provided.
General info
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Unterwallis
74
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Mattertal
16
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Zermatt
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