Alphubeljoch opens the high Monte Rosa sector from Zermatt: col at 3,771 m with glacier descents toward Saas-Fee, Zermatt or side valleys. One of the iconic Zermatt heliski rotations with Air-Glaciers.
- Col
- 3,771 m
- Vertical
- Up to ~2,500 m
- Hub
- Zermatt
- Massif
- Monte Rosa
Alphubeljoch and the Monte Rosa corridor
The landing requires good visibility on the ridge; the guide chooses the descent face per wind, snow and the day's Zermatt plan.
- Pickups at Zermatt helipad or Täsch
- Combinable with Äschihorn or Mont Rose on packages
- Advanced / expert level
Alphubeljoch is a Zermatt classic: helicopter access to glacier terrain with Matterhorn views and options to connect with the Italian Monte Rosa side.
