Tour de Monte Rosa — Stages 8–9: Grächen to Zermatt
~2 days · 24.2 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Tour de Monte Rosa — Stages 8–9: Grächen to Zermatt is known for
Stages 8–9 of Tour de Monte Rosa is an official 39.6 km point-to-point section from Grächen to Zermatt.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 14,823 ft to 24,951 ft over 24.2 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 9.8 mi · 42%
- Downhill 12.3 mi · 52%
- Flat 1.5 mi · 6%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Tour de Monte Rosa — Stages 8–9: Grächen to Zermatt?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Tour de Monte Rosa — Stages 8–9: Grächen to Zermatt scores 48/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How many days does the Tour de Monte Rosa — Stages 8–9: Grächen to Zermatt take?
Most backpackers hike the Tour de Monte Rosa — Stages 8–9: Grächen to Zermatt in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 24.2 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How high does the Tour de Monte Rosa — Stages 8–9: Grächen to Zermatt go?
The Tour de Monte Rosa — Stages 8–9: Grächen to Zermatt tops out near 7,687 ft over its 24.2 miles.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 — source relation. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.