Greetings hiking enthusiasts!

 

We are thrilled to invite you to join us on an incredible weekend in the picturesque car-free village of Zermatt, Switzerland. This event is perfect for those who wish to marvel at the beauty of the Swiss Alps, enjoy scenic hikes, and capture stunning photos of the iconic Matterhorn.

 

On Saturday we will hike along a part of the 5 Lakes trail offering beautiful views of the Matterhorn. The easy hike is about 8.5 km with 370 m of elevation gain. It includes a ride on an alpine railway costing an extra 10 CHF. The intermediate hike is about 12.2 km with 760 m of elevation gain.


After the hike we will come back to the Hostel to have a nice dinner with the option to hang out after at a bar (or even a club ) in town for the motivated ones.

Sunday we will do an easier hike around Zermatt or you are free to explore on your own. However, we might also offer a harder hike lower in the valley for the really motivated hikers.

 

Take good shoes and dress according to the weather.


 

Your beloved ESN Committees 


 

WHEN: Around 7am on Saturday 27th of September - returning around 8pm Sunday 28th of September
 

 

MEETING POINT: Lausanne Train Station

 

NUMBER OF SPOTS: 54

 

PRICE:  

Erasmus with ESNcard: CHF 125

Erasmus without ESNcard: CHF 130

Anyone else with ESNcard: CHF 130

Anyone else without ESNcard: CHF 135
 

The prices indicated above minus CHF 30 for anybody with AG (abonnement général or full fare) the all-access pass to Swiss trains.

 

The above prices plus CHF 10 for anyone joining the easy hike on Saturday (we will take the cable car).

 


The price includes the train tickets (for those who don’t have an AG)  + the night at the hostel (breakfast included) +  dinner on Saturday night + snacks + drinks + lots of fun! 

 

REGISTRATION:

 

Spots are limited! First come, first served. Filling out the form DOES NOT guarantee you a place, it will be reserved only when you come to pay!

 

1) Begin by filling out this form:

 

https://forms.gle/54R9VoumiJmUtpXg8 

 

2) Come pay during our office hours (only then your place will be confirmed):

 

✧ For EPFL students:

From Wednesday 17th of September to Friday 19th of September (not open during weekends).

Between 12:15pm and 1pm.

In front of the CM 1 453 desk (Esplanade EPFL).

Here: https://plan.epfl.ch/?room==CM%201%20453

 

✧ For UNIL students:

From Wednesday 17th of September to Friday 19th of September (not open during weekends).

Between 12:15pm and 1pm.

Office in Anthropole (1128.1).

Here: https://planete.unil.ch/plan/?local=ANT-1128.1


 

TICKET EXCHANGE:

If you bought a spot for an event and want to resell it, please follow these steps:

1. Find a buyer 

2. Make sure this person has the same transportation passes as you (if transportation is included in the event)

3. Make the transaction

4. Fill out this form (you AND the buyer must fill it out separately): https://forms.gle/WFs9y4mTf3bvqNQE6 

5. Notify us by commenting under the post concerning the event on the TELEGRAM group "ESN Lausanne News"

 
Date: 
27/09/2025 - 07:00 to 28/09/2025 - 20:00
Address: 
Switzerland