🧭 The hut at a glance
The Rothornhütte stands at 3,198 m in the Weisshorn group, below the south-east ridge of the Zinalrothorn, high above Zermatt in the canton of Valais. Built in 1948, the hut was completely rebuilt in 2023/24 by the SAC Lägern and Oberaargau sections and has offered a unique panorama ever since: the view sweeps across the Valais four-thousanders from the Dom and Monte Rosa to the Matterhorn.
🛏️ Beds
- 54 beds in the newly built hut
- Rooms with 8 places each
- 54 seats in the restaurant (indoors)
- Staffed from mid-June to the end of September
- Online booking recommended
🍽️ Services
- Mountain restaurant with regional produce and specialities
- Half board and simple à la carte dishes
- Drinks
- Partner offers on site
- CSS policyholders stay at SAC member rates
- Approach on foot from Zermatt through the Triftal
⭐ What makes the Rothornhütte special
- Completely rebuilt in 2023/24 – modern facilities at 3,198 m
- Starting point for the classic Valais alpine tours: Zinalrothorn, Wellenkuppe, Obergabelhorn
- Onward objectives towards the Arbenbiwak and Schalibiwak
- Unobstructed views of the Valais four-thousander chain from the Dom to the Matterhorn
- Access straight from Zermatt, with no train or cable car needed
- A high-alpine environment ideal for preparing for 4,000 m ascents
