If three days of panoramic hiking with astonishing views of Switzerland's most beautiful 4000-metre peaks sounds like fun, then the Swiss Tour Monte Rosa is just the hiking adventure for you. The hiking trail is a combination of the Balfrin-Höhenweg from Saas-Fee to Grächen and the Europaweg from Grächen to Zermatt. With massive views of towering, icy peaks and down into the Saastal and Mattertal, this trail is sure to stay in your memory for a long time. In Saas-Fee alone, you can see no less than 13 4000-metre peaks above, an awesome start to the three-day hike.

This magnificent panoramic trail is spiced up by features such as rope-secured passages, scree fields, paths carved in stone, gushing waterfalls and dizzying suspension bridges and stepped sections. Of course, the icing on the cake is undoubtedly the view of Switzerland's most iconic peak: the Matterhorn, arguably the quintessential mountain. The Swiss Tour Monte Rosa is identical to three stages of the classic Tour Monte Rosa (TMR), an eight-day trek around the gigantic Monte Rosa massif.

Quality hiking footwear, hiking poles, enough liquids and tasty snacks are all essential. During the three days, there’s plenty of elevation gain, so a decent level of fitness is required, as well as surefootedness on exposed trails. You should also have experience of crossing snowfields, as these can surprise you even in summer at altitude. If you’re happy with all of the above, nothing stands in the way of your adventure.

Switzerland is renowned for its excellent public transport. Both your start point Saas-Fee and Zermatt, your end point, can be easily accessed by train and – in the case of Saas-Fee – with a connecting bus from Visp. The best time to hike the trail is between June and October, when snow is usually not an issue.

Arrival planned, hiking map ready, backpack packed? Let's go for some 4000er gazing and amazement. I wish you a lot of fun!