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Täschalp Run

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Zermatt - Matterhorn

Täschalplauf just before Täschalp
Photo: Zermatt Tourismus

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This open running race has long been popular in Täsch. Combining sport and pleasure, it features a traditional Älplerfest (alpine celebration) on the high pastures at Täschalp.

moderate

Distance 9.2 km

1:05 h

916 m

142 m

2,214 m

1,440 m

916 m of altitude must be overcome along the 8.9 km long course in the categories runner, folk runner and Nordic walking. The traditional alpine festival is part of the framework programme, mass at 11.00 am and canteen services accompanied by musical entertainment.

Annual, at the beginning of July
A mountain celebration for locals and visitors
Registration at Täsch tourist office
Täschalp: cheese and Ziger soft cheese for sale

Author’s recommendation

Additional information and recommendations are available from the guest information centre near Täsch station.

Author

Zermatt Tourismus

Update: November 04, 2020

Difficulty

moderate

Technique

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Highest point

2,214 m

Lowest point

1,440 m

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Track types

Asphalt

0.1 km

Forested/wild trail

5.8 km

Path

2.8 km

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0.5 km

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Rest stops

Täschalp Restaurant & Lodge

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Further information

Start

Täsch (1,450 m) (1,439 m)

Coordinates:

SwissGrid

2'626'114E 1'101'767N

46.066921, 7.776127

DMS

46°04'00.9"N 7°46'34.1"E

UTM

32T 405347 5102211

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Destination

Täschalp (2,214 m)

Turn-by-turn directions

Täsch (Alpenhotel) - Ägerte - Blasbode - Eggenstadel - Täschalp

Public transport

The drive from Visp to Täsch takes about 30–40 min. The road leads through the wild and beautiful Mattertal valley. By train to Täsch: less than 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 Täsch.

By road

The drive from Visp to Täsch takes about 30–40 min. The road leads through the wild and beautiful Mattertal valley.

Parking

Täsch has car parks with both covered and open-air parking – e.g. at the Matterhorn Terminal or privately operated facilities.

Coordinates

SwissGrid

2'626'114E 1'101'767N

46.066921, 7.776127

DMS

46°04'00.9"N 7°46'34.1"E

UTM

32T 405347 5102211

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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Equipment

We recommend:

Good footwear
Clothing suitable for the weather (always carry a waterproof)
Optionally water & food

On the way there are refreshment points

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Difficulty

moderate

Distance

9.2 km

Duration

1:05 h

Ascent

916 m

Descent

142 m

Highest point

2,214 m

Lowest point

1,440 m

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