THE MATTERHORN CIRCUIT

At just under four and a half thousand metres in height, the Matterhorn is probably the world's most instantly recognisable mountain. This challenging circuit around the Matterhorn has been described as one of the most beautiful treks in the world. The trek certainly has it all; alpine meadows, larch forests, rugged cols, high balcony paths, glacier crossings and views of all sides of the Matterhorn, as well as 25 other peaks of more than 4000 metres. The trip follows ancient trade routes through six valleys and three distinctly different cultures. We pass through the Germanic High Valais, the French-speaking central Valais and the Italian Val D'Aosta, to forgotten meadows and grazing areas where life seems little changed over the centuries.

Walking & Trekking Newsletter - Dave Richardson, Sales Consultant and Mark Faulkner, Tour Leader write about Views of the Matterhorn (26 March 2009).