Mountain Hut Zermatt

The mountains surrounding Zermatt are dotted with huts and cabins of various levels of discomfort. Cold water showers represent a pinnacle of luxury; in others a litre of hot water can be bought for washing purposes.

But for those who love or who wish to learn to love the Zermatt Alps overnighting in a mountain hut raises the level of intimacy between man and nature to a new plane. And in fact the better huts actually provide three-course dinners, wine, hearty breakfasts as well as unparalleled sunsets and sunrises.

Mid tour we dart down to Zermatt for a night on a feather pillow, fresh clean sheets, a hot shower and a change of socks before returning to the crystal clear air of the high Alps.