Grand-Saint-Bernard, Canton of Valais Gerson Paulo Grand-Saint-Bernard, Canton of Valais Gerson Paulo

Hospice du Grand-Saint-Bernard – Historic Alpine Hospice & Legendary Mountain Crossing

The Hospice du Grand-Saint-Bernard is one of the most historic and culturally significant mountain refuges in the Alps. Located on the Grand-Saint-Bernard Pass, at the border between Switzerland (Valais) and Italy (Aosta Valley), it has provided shelter to travelers, pilgrims, and mountaineers for nearly a millennium.

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Matterhorn, Canton of Valais Gerson Paulo Matterhorn, Canton of Valais Gerson Paulo

Hörnlihütte – Iconic Summit Base of the Matterhorn

The Hörnlihütte is one of the most famous mountain huts in the world, dramatically positioned at the base of the Hörnligrat, the classic normal route to the Matterhorn (4,478 m). It is the primary and almost exclusive base for Matterhorn ascents from the Swiss side, combining historic significance, strict logistics, and an intense high-alpine atmosphere.

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Zermatt region, Canton of Valais Gerson Paulo Zermatt region, Canton of Valais Gerson Paulo

Gandegghütte – High-Altitude Hut & Matterhorn Approach Base

The Gandegghütte is a high-altitude mountain hut located above Zermatt, directly beneath the east face of the Matterhorn. Thanks to its proximity to lift infrastructure and its strategic position near major alpine routes, it serves as an important approach and support hut for mountaineers, guides, and high-altitude hikers operating in the Matterhorn area.

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Capanna Corno Gries CAS – Alpine Hut & Alpine Pass Hub Guide

The Capanna Corno Gries CAS is a strategically located alpine hut set near the Gries Pass, on the border between Ticino and Valais. Thanks to its position on a historic transalpine crossing, it serves as a key stage hut for long-distance alpine trekking and ski touring routes linking regions and valleys.

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