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Zermatt Maps and Guide Books
Guide Books
There are only two guide books that we found which are published (in English) for climbing in the Zermatt region.
Both books contain good diagrams and descriptions of the routes, although we found that conditions were quite different from those described, since it was such a hot summer.
| Name | Author | Publisher | Year |
| Valais Alps West | Lindsay Griffin | Alpine Club Guide Books | 1998 |
| Valais Alps East | Les Swindin & Peter Fleming | Alpine Club Guide Books | 1999 |
Maps
There are several maps which cover the Zermatt area. The first map I mention is a good 1:50,000 which gives the newcomer an overview of the region. The second two are the 1:25,000 maps which we found whilst still in England. These are similar to the OS maps used in this country and are good for day to day use. The best map I found is the last one listed, and this was found in Zermatt. It is a 1:25,000 walkers map, and shows all the paths clearly along with relevant information such as hut location, cable cars and estimated walking times. It also marks cycle routes and areas for paragliding. This map is well worth buying.
| Matterhorn Mischabel | 1:50,000 | Nr 5006 | Bundesamt fur Landestopogtaphie (1999) |
| Matterhorn | 1:25,000 | Nr 1347 | Bundesamt fur Landestopogtaphie (1995) |
| Zermatt | 1:25,000 | Nr 1348 | Bundesamt fur Landestopogtaphie (1995) |
| Wanderkarte Zermatt - Cervinia (Breuil) - Tasch | 1:25,000 | n/a | Zermatt Tourismus |
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Last updated: 07/09/03
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