Valais Blacknose Sheep Tracking
Zermatt, Switzerland • 
Underrated
UnderratedZermatt, Switzerland
Underrated
Best months to visit
Jul, Aug, Sep
9°C – 20°C, pleasant temperatures, mostly sunny with occasional showers; ideal for outdoor activities, high crowds, peak season
9°C – 20°C, pleasant temperatures, mostly sunny with occasional showers; ideal for outdoor activities, high crowds, peak season
Walking required
Yes
Hiking over uneven Alpine terrain; good mobility needed for participation.
Hiking over uneven Alpine terrain; good mobility needed for participation.
Value for money
Medium
Train ticket prices were high, but the experience was unique.
Train ticket prices were high, but the experience was unique.
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Summarised by AI
Romantic Hike
Couples found the views stunning and the sheep adorable. A truly unique experience!
Picture Perfect
Visitors loved the photo ops with the sheep and the Matterhorn. A must-do for couples!
Unforgettable Moment
Couples enjoyed the hike together. The sheep tracking was a fun and memorable experience.
Pricey Tickets
Travelers felt the train tickets were expensive, even with the Swiss Pass discount.
Tiring Hike
Some couples found the hike to find the sheep more challenging than expected.
GPS Glitch
Visitors mentioned that the GPS signal could be unreliable, making tracking difficult.
Hours of operation
Monday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
In-depth experience
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Watch curated videos from fellow travellers for a glimpse of what to expect.
Whether wandering through lush summer pastures or snowy winter terrain, these sheep remain an iconic part of Swiss alpine culture.
When to visit
We've analysed user reviews and geographical data, and identified the best and worst months to visit.
Month
Crowd Level
Weather
Availability
Our recommendation
February
HIGH
-9-2°C
Cold winter weather, frequent snowfall and icy conditions at altitude.
Cold winter weather, frequent snowfall and icy conditions at altitude.
Closed
No sheep tracking on the mountain; only limited barn visits on Wednesdays until mid-April with prior arrangement.
No sheep tracking on the mountain; only limited barn visits on Wednesdays until mid-April with prior arrangement.
Not recommended
Sheep are not grazing outdoors; the tracking experience is not offered. Limited opportunities for barn visits with advance booking.
Sheep are not grazing outdoors; the tracking experience is not offered. Limited opportunities for barn visits with advance booking.
March
MEDIUM
-7-4°C
Transitioning from winter to early spring; snow still common, but temperatures may slowly rise.
Transitioning from winter to early spring; snow still common, but temperatures may slowly rise.
Closed
Mountain sheep tracking not available; limited barn visits on Wednesdays until mid-April with prior arrangement.
Mountain sheep tracking not available; limited barn visits on Wednesdays until mid-April with prior arrangement.
Not recommended
Sheep remain off the mountain pastures; sheep tracking is not available. Barn visits are possible only by pre-arrangement.
Sheep remain off the mountain pastures; sheep tracking is not available. Barn visits are possible only by pre-arrangement.
April
LOW
-2-8°C
Milder temperatures, melting snow, but rain and snow both possible. Early spring conditions.
Milder temperatures, melting snow, but rain and snow both possible. Early spring conditions.
Closed
No sheep tracking or barn visits after mid-April; sheep are not accessible to the public.
No sheep tracking or barn visits after mid-April; sheep are not accessible to the public.
Not recommended
No sheep tracking on Gornergrat; barn visits end mid-April, and there is no public access to the sheep before the summer season.
No sheep tracking on Gornergrat; barn visits end mid-April, and there is no public access to the sheep before the summer season.
May
LOW
2-12°C
Cool temperatures with frequent precipitation; lingering snow possible at higher altitudes.
Cool temperatures with frequent precipitation; lingering snow possible at higher altitudes.
Closed
Valais Blacknose sheep are not accessible for tracking or visits in May; animals are not in the usual summer pastures and GPS tracking is not offered.
Valais Blacknose sheep are not accessible for tracking or visits in May; animals are not in the usual summer pastures and GPS tracking is not offered.
Not recommended
Sheep tracking is not available, and encounters with Valais Blacknose sheep are not possible in Zermatt in May.
Sheep tracking is not available, and encounters with Valais Blacknose sheep are not possible in Zermatt in May.
How to get there
Cable Car
Recommended
Cable cars service other mountain areas in Zermatt.
Train
Recommended
The Gornergrat Bahn cogwheel train departs from Zermatt GGB station, directly opposite the main train station, taking passengers to the Gornergrat summit and various hiking trail access points.
Bike
Biking is possible on some trails, but not commonly used for this experience.
Car
Visitors arriving by car must park at the Matterhorn Terminal in Täsch and take the shuttle train to Zermatt.
Shuttle
A shuttle train service, the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, connects Täsch to Zermatt.
Taxi
Electric taxis are available in Zermatt for local transport.
Walking
Hiking trails provide access to the Gornergrat area, with options to hike from Zermatt village or from intermediate train stations.
Additional info
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Mobility
Wheelchair Accessible
Walking Required
Stairs Present
Seating Available
Flat Terrain
Hiking Required
Elevator Available
Mobility Scooter Friendly
Ramps Available
Pregnancy
Suitable for pregnancy
Allowed during pregnancy
Pets
Pets not allowed
Driving
Driving License Required
Idp Required
Age
Ages up to 99
