The Monte-Rosa hut is located in the most pristine landscape surrounded by the spectacular Gorner, Grenz and Monte-Rosa
glaciers. The name of the area is “Plattje” which lies at the foot of the Monte Rosa massif/mountain range. The hut is an ideal starting point for the many hikes up to 4000 meter peaks, for example the Dufourspitze, Nordend and Lyskamm mountains.

Directly to Winter

Summer

Summer access

Access to the Monte Rosa Hut from Rotenboden

Panorama Trail 4- 4.5h

• Upper Route
• recommended for the ascent

The access to the Monte Rosa Hut starts from Rotenboden and initially follows a wide, well-maintained hiking trail all the way to the Gornerglacier.

On the left-hand side, the route leads onto the Gornerglacier. Once on the glacier, there Route goes up until you crossing the glacier above the glacier terminus. Crampons are required to traverse the glacier. This section of the glacier also requires confidence in alpine terrain and equipment suitable for the route.

The Panoramic Trail then leads over the first moraine into a rocky flank with large rocks. After a short stretch across an alpine meadow, the route crosses the second moraine and then continues over slate slabs. In this section, ropes and footrests are provided in places for support. Some glacial rivers has to be crossed before the path continues over the third moraine. From there, the Monte Rosa Hut is just a few minutes’ walk away.

The entire route is marked in blue and white throughout. On the glacier, the route is marked by signposts. This is a high-altitude alpine hiking trail, classified as T4 according to the SAC hiking scale. To undertake this hike, you must have appropriate alpine experience, be sure-footed, be in good physical condition and have equipment suitable for the route.

Panorama Trail on Map
Download .gpx

Directions for the descent from the Monte Rosa Hut to Rotenboden

Old path, approx. 4 hours

• lower route
• recommended as a descent route

The descent from the Monte Rosa Hut begins on a steep, stony mountain path with some high steps and leads down to Gornerlake. From there, the route crosses a small bridge and passes through alpine meadows to the Grenzglacier.

The path then crosses the glacier, which is signposted throughout with pols. The route stays on the right-hand side of the glacier at all times and continues down the valley. Two waterfalls are visible in the distance on the right-hand side. However, the route does not goes off to the right until after the second waterfall.

From there, the marked path leads across the stony and scree-covered central moraine. The route then leaves the glacier area and moves onto the lateral moraine. This is followed by a steep, switchback ascent, which leads first over loose scree and then across alpine meadow terrain to the signpost. From there, the route follows a wide mountain trail back to Rotenboden.

The entire route is marked in blue and white. On the glacier, the path is signposted with marker poles. This is a high-alpine hiking trail classified as T4 on the SAC hiking scale (alpine hiking trail). Appropriate alpine experience, sure-footedness, good physical fitness and equipment suitable for the tour are required.

Old route on the map
Download .gpx

Important:

The access routes and crossings onto the glacier, as well as the route across the glacier, are constantly changing due to glacial movement and may change at any time.
Mountaineering boots and crampons are essential for the walk. It is recommended that you carry a climbing harness, an ice axe and trekking poles. Depending on current conditions, a rope may also be advisable or necessary.

Ascent/Descent

Both route options can be used for both the ascent and the descent. This route description is merely a recommendation.

Gorner glacier- a very special experience for the guests, 6-8 hours

From the Monte Rosa Hut via the Gorner Glacier to Furi. Walking time on the glacier approx. 4–5 hours. A mountain guide is recommended for this tour.

Winter – A paradise for ski tourers!

The climb

Schwarztor, 4.5- 5 hours

Start is at the Klein Matterhorn over the Schwarztor Schwärze glacier towards the Gorner glacier with an ascent to the hut.

Under Theodul Glacier, 5- 5.5 hours

Start at Klein Matterhorn, then pass over the lower Theodul glacier down to the Gorner glacier and go up to the hut or from Trockener Steg ascent to the Gandegg middle station via the lower Theodul glacier to the Gorner glacier up to the hut. The variation from Trockener Steg is ca. 30 min longer.

Gornerli, 6 hours

Start in Furi and go pass trough the Gornerli (Gorge) and Gorner glacier up to the hut.

Rote Nase- Stockhorn, 5 hours

Start at the Rote Nase station over the Stockhorn and the Saaserlücke to reach the hut.
Please be aware of the train and gondela schedule!

Starting in May

From the beginning of May, when the summer trail is dry, the trail leads on foot from Rotenboden station via the summer trail to the Gorner glacier 2650m. Then the ascent is on skis up to the Saaser Lücke 3100m, after the via ferrata you can ski to the hut. This variant is also used as a way back to Zermatt if the gorge at the bottom of the Gorner glacier is no longer passable.