Discovery trail from Sunnegga to Riffelalp

The signage of the snowshoe trail begins in the small hamlet of Findeln. This place is particularly known for its high-class gastronomy. Mountain restaurants with famous names like Chez Vrony, Findlerhof, or Adlerhitta serve gourmet cuisine at its finest. You reach Findeln along the winter hiking trail between Sunnegga and Findeln. Afterwards, you enter the unspoiled nature of this side valley above Zermatt. After an initial descent, the route gradually climbs again after crossing the bridge.

Now you encounter the snow-covered Swiss stone pine forest. Did you know that Swiss stone pines need to be 40 to 90 years old before they produce cones for the first time? If you discover a Swiss stone pine with cones, it is therefore a particularly old specimen. You hike through the Swiss stone pine forest until you reach Riffelalp. There, various restaurants with fantastic views of the Matterhorn await you again. If you want to spoil your palate with gourmet cuisine, the Riffelalp Resort is the right place. The Alphitta, on the other hand, exudes typical Valais charm with its rustic furnishings.