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Marmot Trail, Zermatt

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Experience alpine mountains and meet the friendly marmots on Marmot Trail, a marble path ideal for a family hike. The narrow, downhill track offers plenty of panoramic views, including views of the Matterhorn. Pay attention to the explanation boards and various wooden sculptures along the way if you want to learn more about the life of these lively animals that emerge from their hiding places underground in spring and summer. The trail passes by Lake Leisee, so don't forget your bathing suit and a picnic basket. Use our Zermatt trip planner to add Marmot Trail and other attractions to your Zermatt vacation plans.

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19 reviews

By janeapacker

We joined this route from Stelisee. The first part between Stelisee and Blauherd station is pretty scary if you don’t care for heights. The ‘path’ has sheer drops and loose rocks. Once that part was..... more

We joined this route from Stelisee. The first part between Stelisee and Blauherd station is pretty scary if you don’t care for heights. The ‘path’ has sheer drops and loose rocks. Once that part was..... more »
By Pat K

We are reasonably fit late 70's, but found this downhill track hard going, walking down from the Blauherd cable station. The track was very narrow at times with loose rocks, and many wet areas...

We are reasonably fit late 70's, but found this downhill track hard going, walking down from the Blauherd cable station. The track was very narrow at times with loose rocks, and many wet areas... more »
By Mallory M

This is a must, you will see marmots and breathtaking views of The Matterhorn! I think some people mountain bike part of this trail but we hiked it after going up to the Rothorn, following another...

This is a must, you will see marmots and breathtaking views of The Matterhorn! I think some people mountain bike part of this trail but we hiked it after going up to the Rothorn, following another... more »