Cycling

Dirt Scooters on Schwarzsee

Dirt Scooter riding in Zermatt: high thrills at the foot of the north face of the Matterhorn. These scooters with super-fat tyres are perfect for riding the lanes leading through Zermatt’s alpine pastures. Fun for all the family!

360° Panorama
  • Type Cycling
  • Difficulty medium
  • Duration 1,20 h
  • Distance 12,7 km
  • Ascent 36 m
  • Descent 987 m
  • Lowest point 1632 m
  • Highest point 2583 m

Description

Riders collect their downhill scooters from the Matterhorn glacier paradise valley station. A ride in one of the Matterhorn Express gondolas leads up to Schwarzsee (2,583 m): time to don helmets for the descent. The trail leads past the waters of the idyllic Schwarzsee and down towards Stafelalp. The lanes are not completely smooth, which adds to the sense of adventure!

  • Bookable deal
  • Bookable from approx. mid-June to mid-October
  • Appropriate for children from age 12
  • Group tariff

Schwarzsee - Stafelalp - Furi - Zermatt (Matterhorn glacier paradise valley station)

We recommend:

  • Dirtscooter with helmet (available for hire at the valley station)
  • Clothing suitable for the weather (always carry a waterproof)
  • Good footwear

The Zermatt Bergbahnen lift company offers various deals for this adventure.

  • Take into account participants’ fitness level and ability.
  • All riding is at one’s own risk.
  • Weather conditions can change quickly in the mountains. Appropriate clothing is therefore essential. In uncertain weather, turn back in good time.
  • Do not leave the marked routes.
  • It is forbidden to ride on the ski pistes.
  • Please be considerate to walkers and to plants and animals.
  • Take note of the warning signs drawing attention to the constant danger in river beds and along watercourses below dams and reservoirs.

Map and arrival