Hannigalp Cable Car Unlimited - Hiking & Biking as Much as You Want!

For active fans who prefer to spend their holidays in the great outdoors, Grächen is the perfect vacation region thanks to the Matterhorn Valley Bike & Hike Pass, which allows unlimited use of the Hannigalp Cable Car.

With up to 300 days of sunshine and a 250km network of hiking trails
Grächen offers impressive hiking routes and numerous activities for hiking enthusiasts and leisurely explorers – making it a true paradise for vacationers.

From easy to challenging hikes, as well as exciting themed walks, you can enjoy breathtaking views of the magnificent mountain landscape of the Valais region on every route.

For adrenaline junkies and leisure riders
you can explore Grächen and its surroundings – from Zermatt to Brig – comfortably or with a sporty ambition, either on a mountain bike or an e-bike. Alternatively, you can cruise along earthy and rocky paths, following the trails of world champions.

Obtain your Matterhorn Valley Bike & Hike Pass on the day of your hike at the reception.

1 round trip - St. Niklaus - Alpe Jungen Cable Car

The insider tip for all nature lovers. A trip to Alpe Jungen above St. Niklaus is an unforgettable experience for the whole family! Up here at an altitude of 1960m above sea level, you can expect an extraordinary atmosphere:

1. Dreamlike panoramic views: You hike with the best view of Weisshorn, Bishorn, and Brunegghorn, and enjoy the views of Grächen and the Matter Valley. The Ried Glacier also reveals itself to you in its best light here.
2. Alpine Flower Path: On this route, 80 signs inform you about the colorful flower splendor of the alpine world of Grächen.
3. Idyllic mountain lake: A special highlight near the Jungen Alp viewpoint is the crystal-clear lake amidst fragrant mountain meadows, where picnic areas invite you to linger.
4. High-altitude path to Embd/Moosalp: Family-friendly hike on the high-altitude path across Embder Alp Pletschen up to Moosalp.

You can obtain your round-trip ticket for the St. Niklaus-Jungen cable car at the reception.

30% discount on the Gornergrat - Mountains & Glaciers as far as the eye can see

The Gornergrat (3,089m) is one of those places that you must visit at least once in your life. The mountain panorama and the unique view of the Matterhorn are unforgettable.

Rack railway to the sky
The highest open-air cogwheel railway in Europe climbs 1,484 meters in altitude and takes you to the summit in 33 minutes. The route spans 9.4 kilometers, crossing impressive bridges, galleries, and tunnels, passing through forests of larch and Swiss stone pine.

Panorama for your photo album
The panorama is considered one of the most beautiful in the world: the Monte Rosa massif with the highest mountain in Switzerland (Dufourspitze, 4,634m), overlooking the second-largest glacier in the Alps, the Gorner Glacier, and 29 mountains over 4,000 meters high. And everything is within reach, including the world-famous Matterhorn.

Order your ticket at the tourist office.

50% discount on the mountain railways to the 5-Seen-Weg in Zermatt

The 5-Seen-Weg (Five Lakes Trail) is the hiking trail of superlatives in the Zermatt mountain world: the Matterhorn reflects in three of these mountain lakes. The view of the many mountain giants is unique, and the hiking route is highly varied.

Offer for guests staying for 7 nights or more Sunegga Express & Sunegga-Blauherd cable car
From the mountain stations, the trail leads you to the lakes Stellisee, Grindjisee, Grünsee, Moosjisee, and Leisee.

Different in shape, color, character, and size, each lake offers something completely different to discover. At Leisee, it’s all about swimming and fun for the children.

1. Suitable for children aged 6 and above
2. Matterhorn reflection in Stellisee, Grindjisee & Leisee
3. Findel Glacier moraine
4. Swimming possibility in Leisee and Grünsee
5. Picnic areas and playground at Leisee

Order your ticket at the reception, at least one day before the desired excursion day.

Bikes, Flowtrail, and more in Grächen - with the 5 e-bikes from Hotel Hannigalp

Grächen Flowtrail
The Grächen Flowtrail is the perfect route for big and small bike fans! On 5 kilometers of downhill adventure, you give it your best while enjoying the shady beauty of Swiss stone pine and larch forests and the sight of lush meadows. On narrow gravel trails, you flow down into the valley – and on the spot, you decide whether you dare to do adrenaline-oriented, crazy jumps!

Mattsand Enduro Trail
Show off your skills on an extreme trail while enjoying the unique view of the Ried Glacier, the Weisshorn, Brunegghorn, and Bishorn? Adrenaline junkies bike the Mattsand Enduro Route – often along narrow, partially unsecured single trails. This trail is not for the faint-hearted! Skillfully maneuvering on well-maintained bikes over challenging, ever-changing terrain. Here, you can really push yourself to the limits.