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Matterhorn Lion Ridge Route

Switzerland · Valais

The Cervinia-side Lion ridge line, often offered as a guided technical alternative to Hörnli.

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Route stages

Stage 1

Lion ridge summit traverse

Zermatt to Zermatt

Distance
12 km
Ascent
1,750M
Time
11.5h

Steeper, more technical ridge variant compared with the standard Hörnli line.