Matterhorn Ski Safari · Level Red

Scenic Sun Hunter

  • Start: Sunnegga-Rothorn valley station · Switzerland
  • Required ticket: Ski passes winter

At a glance

Explorers Closed

Currently closed: Zermatt - Sunnegga, Sunnegga - Blauherd, Blauherd - Rothorn and 16 more. The route can currently not be skied completely.

09:00 o'clock
ca. 3 h 45 min
37 km
8 Lifts
3 Stages

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What you need to know

Show checklist

  • Ski pass Zermatt

    The Ski pass Zermatt allows you to explore the entire route.

  • Photo opportunities

    Along the route, ever-changing views of the Matterhorn provide plenty of opportunities for the perfect souvenir photo.

  • Culinary breaks

    A variety of places to stop for food and drinks offer plenty of opportunities to take a relaxed break without any time pressure.

Three stages of panoramic views and culinary highlights

The day at a glance

Sunshine, panoramic views and culinary delights: The Matterhorn Ski Safari Scenic Sun Hunter takes you through the Sunnegga–Rothorn ski area, combining varied slopes with impressive views of the Matterhorn. Along the way, scenic photo spots and cosy mountain restaurants invite you to take a break.

  1. 1 Zermatt & Rothorn 3 Lifts · 3 Runs · 1 h
  2. 2 Gant & Blauherd 3 Lifts · 4 Runs · 1 h 15 min
  3. 3 Patrullarve & Zermatt 2 Lifts · 5 Runs · 1 h 30 min
  4. Zermatt 16:00

Stage 1 of 3 · Zermatt → Rothorn → Gant

Zermatt & Rothorn

1 h
3 Lifts
3 Runs

From Zermatt, the funicular leads to Sunnegga, followed by the combi cable car to Blauherd and finally the cable car up to Rothorn. At the top, panoramic views of the Matterhorn await before the descent continues via Rotweng, Fluhalp and the Moräne-Umfahrung to Gant.

3 Lifts · 3 Runs show

Sequence of the stage

  1. Zermatt - Sunnegga Closed
  2. Sunnegga - Blauherd Closed
  3. Blauherd - Rothorn Closed
  4. 11 · Rotweng oben Red run Closed
  5. 19 · Fluhalp Red run Closed
  6. 19a · Moräne Umfahrung Blue run Closed

Stage 2 of 3 · Gant → Blauherd → Rothorn → Patrullarve

Gant & Blauherd

1 h 15 min
3 Lifts
4 Runs

From Gant, the Hublot-Express chairlift leads to Blauherd, where the wooden heart offers a photo stop with views of the Matterhorn. The route then follows the Tuftern slope to the Kumme gondola and back up to Rothorn. From there, the Kumme, Tufternkumme and Tuftern slopes lead to the valley station of the Patrullarve chairlift.

3 Lifts · 4 Runs show

Sequence of the stage

  1. Hublot-Express: Gant - Blauherd Closed
  2. Wooden heart Blauherd
  3. 9 · Tuftern Red run Closed
  4. Tuftern - Tufternkumme Closed
  5. Tufternkumme - Rothorn Closed
  6. 14 · Kumme Red run Closed
  7. 15 · Tufternkumme Red run Closed
  8. 9 · Tuftern Red run Closed

Stage 3 of 3 · Patrullarve → Findeln → Zermatt

Patrullarve & Zermatt

1 h 30 min
2 Lifts
5 Runs

The Patrullarve chairlift takes skiers up to Blauherd. From there, the route follows the Standard and Easyrun slopes to Findeln. The Eja chairlift then leads to Sunnegga, before the route continues via Brunnjeschbord and Ried back to Zermatt.

2 Lifts · 5 Runs show

Sequence of the stage

  1. Patrullarve Closed
  2. 7 · Standard Blue run Closed
  3. 6 · Easy run Red run Closed
  4. Eja - Sunnegga Closed
  5. 4 · Brunnjeschbord Red run Closed
  6. 2 · Ried Red run Closed
  7. 2a · Riedweg Red run Closed

Interactive panoramic map

The route at a glance

The interactive panoramic map shows the Scenic Sun Hunter route and all three stages through Matterhorn Ski Paradise.

Panoramic map

Hit the slopes with the right ticket

The right ski pass

Ski pass Zermatt

The Ski pass Zermatt allows you to complete the Matterhorn Ski Safari routes: Beyond First Turns, Scenic Sun Hunter and Classic Panorama Cruiser.
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Good to know

Frequently asked questions

The Ski pass Zermatt is required for this route. It covers all lifts and slopes along the route.

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The Scenic Sun Hunter is one of the red Matterhorn Ski Safari routes and is suitable for skiers who feel confident on red slopes. The route combines varied skiing with impressive views and several opportunities to take a break.

There are several places to take a break along the Scenic Sun Hunter. The restaurants at Rothorn, Blauherd, Fluhalp and Tufternalp are ideal for a coffee or an aperitif with a view. At the end of the route, Findeln offers a wide selection of restaurants for a relaxing stop.

The Rothorn, with its impressive mountain panorama, and the heart-shaped photo spot at Blauherd are particularly worth visiting. Both offer beautiful views of the Matterhorn. The rest of the route also offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy different perspectives of the surrounding mountains.

Several restaurants along the Scenic Sun Hunter can also be reached without skis. The restaurants at Rothorn and Blauherd are particularly suitable meeting points, as both locations are accessible by mountain lifts.

With a bit of luck, chamois can be spotted among the rocks and snow around the Hublot-Express. Bearded vultures can also occasionally be seen circling overhead. It is therefore worth keeping an eye out for wildlife during the chairlift ride.