Cross-country skiing
Täsch cross-country ski trail
The 15 km of cross-country ski trails between Täsch and Randa, both classic-style and skating-style, are highly popular. The well-prepared circuits of the Matterhorn trail enable skiers to explore a variety of terrain.
- Type Cross-country skiing
- Difficulty easy
- Duration 0,52 h
- Distance 10 km
- Ascent 260 m
- Descent 261 m
- Lowest point 1418 m
- Highest point 1485 m
Description
he terrain in the valley floor around Täsch is largely flat. Skiers seeking a more technical challenge with the odd descent should skate towards Randa. This boosts fitness and technical ability and helps build muscle strength.- The trail in Täsch can be reached from Zermatt in 12 minutes by train
- Two levels of difficulty: A (towards Täsch) and B (parts around Randa)
- Changing rooms and WCs are at the Matterhorn Terminal in Täsch and at the Restaurant Hole in One available
- Equipment available from nearby sports shops
Access:
- By the Matterhorn Terminal (north side, opposite Taxi Schaller) and north exit of the Matterhorn Terminal
- By the Aparthotel Monte Rosa
Above the main road, the trail is graded as difficult; elsewhere easy.
In all, Täsch and Randa have 15 km of skating-style and 10 km of classic-style trails.
We recommend:
- Cross-country skis and poles
- Suitable cross-country ski boots
- Clothing suitable for the weather (waterproof, windproof and breathable)
- Hat or headband plus gloves and sunglasses
The cross-country skiing trail is especially beautiful after a fresh snowfall and when it is still cold, which keeps the snow on the trees. This is when the landscape looks like a winter fairy tale.
Additional information and recommendations are available from the guest information centre near Täsch station.
- Please be considerate to other cross-country skiers.
- Walkers are not permitted on the cross-country ski trails.
- Observe all signposting and directions.
- When overtaking another cross-country skier, keep poles close to body to avoid injury.
- On descents, maintain adequate distance from the cross-country skier ahead, and always adapt speed to conditions.
- If you wish to pause along a trail or if you fall, vacate the tracks as quickly as possible.
