Gorner Gorge
Gorner Gorge
4.5
9:15 AM - 5:45 PM
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9:15 AM - 5:45 PM
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9:15 AM - 5:45 PM
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9:15 AM - 5:45 PM
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9:15 AM - 5:45 PM
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9:15 AM - 5:45 PM
Saturday
9:15 AM - 5:45 PM
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9:15 AM - 5:45 PM
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The Gorner gorge is a place of exceptional natural beauty. The wooden walkways leading between the towering cliffs provide a dramatic insight into the power of nature. The Gorner gorge offers a thrilling adventure for the whole family. Since the last ice age, the waters of the Gornervispe have carved an ever deeper chasm. Access for tourists was created back in 1886 and 1887. The rock, greenish serpentinite, is about 220 million years old. This natural spectacle is a 15-minute walk from the end of the village of Zermatt. Summer •Trip through the gorge on foot Tip: •a visit to the gorge from about mid-September, between 3pm and 4pm, is especially impressive: in the special light conditions, the water takes on a brilliant turquoise color •Trip through the upper stretches of the gorge - Gorge adventure (with mountain guide, bookable offer)
Duration: 1-2 hours
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duhoz
Beroun, Czech Republic7,359 contributions
Sep 2022
Nice walk through the Gorner gorge canyon not far away from Zermatt, around 20 minutes walk against the river, cross the bridge at the cable car ( to Glacier Paradise) and follow the sign. Entrance 5 Euro You can ma,e 20 minutes way to End of the Gorner Gorge and return or you can make the circuit back to Zermatt. You can do it without any strenuous and hard hike with general fitness. Definitely recommended to visit while in Zermatt.
Written September 21, 2022
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carkeekpark
Seattle, WA111 contributions
Sep 2022
We traveled through the Gorner Gorge on a hike from Zermatt to Furi. The property is privately owned and the admission fee needs to be paid in cash (no cards). We were short of CHF, but the gatekeeper was willing to take USD. The gorge is narrow with a rushing river of melted glacier ice. The sound of the water rushing through the canyon echos. The walkway is narrow and includes quite a number of stairs. It can be wet as well.
Written October 19, 2022
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OldieEastMidlands
East Midlands486 contributions
Sep 2022
Well worth the walk out from Zermatt. The walkways and steps are well maintained. The power of the water is amazing. Our visit was spoilt a little by the helicopter delivering cement to a nearby building site every few minutes, but that couldn’t be helped.
Written October 5, 2022
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Brad
San Francisco, CA2 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
Had a horrible experience, Spent over $400 and had to take 3 trains to get to the Matterhorn. Got there and it was a total whiteout. Only one restaurant was open at the top, It was an Asian Fusion Restaurant which may not appeal to everyone, We were OK with it. Very small and few tables. We sat down at a row of stools against a wall (not a table) to decide if we wanted to eat here or wait until got back to Zermatt. One of the workers who was eating at the end of a long table came up to us and demanded that we leave. We said OK and I asked my husband if he wanted to eat here? Because we did not leave immediately the worked again, in a very patronizing way, asked if we understood that we had to leave. At that point we decided that even if we were starving we would not eat here. Not at a place with very little places to sit down some taken up by surly workers. DO NOT EAT AT THIS ESTABLISHMENT!!! WE decided to go down the mountain, since we could see nothing, and eat in Zermatt. When we got down there most of the restaurant's were closed. Ended up eating at McDonalds and took the next train the heck out of there. Do not waste your time going to see the Matterhorn unless the weather forecast says it will be a clear day. Do not go hoping it will clear off, it probably won't. Also the food options at the top are limited to non-existent at both the top of the mountain and in Zermatt. I would NOT recommend this day to anyone.
Written May 24, 2024
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Aussie_2012
Melbourne, Australia962 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
ZLovely gorge about 20 mins up the valley from Zermatt with some spectacular sights along the way. Requires a bit of walking and not accessible for wheelchairs. Small bit of history to learn at entrance but only takes about 20 minutes too walk from one end to the other. There is a small fee which you have to pay as it is on private land.
Written August 9, 2024
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Salem Alkaabi
United Arab Emirates9 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
We have walked from Zermatt center to Gorner Gorge about 30 minutes with you children. We have taken nice video for the waterfalls, them we have continued our way to Blatten village where we had cold drinks at the resturent then we continued our way to the top of the mountain to the Furi village where the panoramic view of Zermatt them we have take the cable car to Zermatt. In summary, it was a good visit.
Written August 9, 2021
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ashley m
Zurich, Switzerland39 contributions
Jun 2020
Due to bad weather we couldn't go up the mountains. This was a nice hike about 15 minutes from the train station. There are alot of stairs and it's a bit narrow. The gorge itself is about a 20 minute walk, but we continued and did a short hike afterwards. Probably good for kids over 4 or so, but not people with problems walking.
Written June 15, 2020
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astrobax
Lausanne, Switzerland22 contributions
Jul 2020
Very pleasant walk in the Gorge. The path itself is very short, you're probably though it in 15 minutes with largely enough time for pics and admiration, but definitely worth the walk. At the end of it, you can easily extend the hike around if you're still in for some walking.
Written July 14, 2020
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Mosk
Apex, NC41 contributions
Jun 2022
It's a must do in Zermatt. And the best deal in town! 5 swiss franks for this walk and worth a whole lot more! Amazing place for walk and great pics - just don't drop your phone! We spent about 45minutes in the gorge area and then hiked another 2 hours up to the Furi station. Seriously uphill hike, but awesome. My wife, 18 year old son, and 21 year old daughter all enjoyed this alot!
Written July 10, 2022
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AsHammer
Indianapolis, IN240 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
Stunning walk through the gorge, easily worth the 5 CHF. I know the focus of Zermatt is the Matterhorn, but don’t sleep on Gorner Gorge either (especially rewarding if you get a bad weather day like we did). It won’t take too much of your time either as it’s a short hike through - probably 15-20 mins total!
Written October 15, 2022
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We are planing to walk the Gorge too, and then have a meal at the Restaurant Blatten. I have a question. Is the Restaurant Blatten at the end of the Gorge? If so, how do you get back to town? Do you go back through the Gorge the way you came?
Written September 24, 2019
I started at the top of the gorge and walked down. And from here short walk into town, as others have said
Written September 25, 2019
Is the Gorner Gorge accessible begining of April (Easter Holidays)?
We only want to see it and we have no intention of skiing or long hikes!
Thanks
Written September 5, 2019
How far is the hike back to the main road and on to Zermatt, what is the degree of difficulty
Written September 3, 2019
As the two previous responses indicated, it is not a difficult walk from Zermatt to the Gorner Gorge. I would suggest that you be prepared to climb once you get to the gorge. The walk through the gorge requires climbing several sets of steep stairs. There are handrails, however. The gorge is beautiful and worth the effort.
Written September 4, 2019
My husband and I are coming to Zermatt in late May and want to do the Gorner Gorge Via Ferratta. How do we contact and choose a guide?
Written April 1, 2019
Besides He Matterhorn and the Gorge I'm planning to go to Basil. Is it worth? Is it an interesting city? I'm looking for advices. Thanks.
Written March 13, 2018
Can you use the swiss travel pass to get in for free?
Written June 7, 2017
ambitaverdi
New Delhi, India
if i have to visit only one gorge what should i pick between Glacier gorge griendelwald or garner gorge zermatt?
Written June 1, 2017
Can I visit this place during Winter in March?
Written December 16, 2016
I really don't know we went in summer, I would imagine it is rather tricky if the weather is bad.
Written December 30, 2016
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