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About this place
Hohtälli is a peak and cable car station in the Swiss Pennine Alps, southeast of Zermatt in the canton of Valais. It sits on the ridge dividing the Findel Glacier from the Gorner Glacier, between the Gornergrat and the Stockhorn. The summit stands at 3,275 m, while a lift database places the upper station at about 3,286 m.
Where is Hohtälli?
Hohtälli belongs to the large ski and sightseeing area above Zermatt. To the west lies the Gornergrat, whose rack railway terminus is at 3,089 m, and to the east the Stockhorn. The Gorner Glacier runs on one side of the ridge and the Findel Glacier on the other. Zermatt itself lies around 1,600 m, so the climb from the valley is substantial.
How do you get to Hohtälli?
You ride up in stages: first the Gornergrat railway from Zermatt, then the Gant–Hohtälli cable car, which opened in 1998. Its upper station stands in the permafrost zone, and building above 3,000 m was only possible between May and October. A cable car with limited service also leads from Hohtälli to the Rote Nase, so check the current timetable before you go.
What can you do here?
Mainly this is a skier's hub. Several runs lead down from the station, and it connects into the wider ski area. Visitors without skis get a high-altitude stop at over 3,200 m with views of the glaciers and surrounding peaks. Bring a warm jacket, sunglasses and sunscreen, even in summer.
The former Stockhorn link
Between 1958 and 2007 a cable car ran from the Gornergrat over Hohtälli to the Stockhorn. That section is no longer in operation, but it shows how important a junction this high-mountain station has been.
When should you visit?
Winter brings the ski season, yet the lifts also carry visitors in summer, when glacier views are at their best. Weather at this altitude changes fast, so go in the morning and check forecasts and lift status.
FAQ
How high is Hohtälli? The summit is 3,275 m; the upper station is about 3,286 m depending on the source.
Can I reach it without climbing? Yes, by the Gornergrat railway and the Gant–Hohtälli cable car.
Can I continue to the Rote Nase? Yes, a cable car runs there, but only with limited service. Check the timetable.
Can I ski from here? Yes, Hohtälli is part of a ski area with several runs down the mountain.
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