Five Lakes Trailhead

How to Plan the Perfect Trip to Zermatt, Switzerland

"A highly recommended summer hiking route of roughly 6.8 miles rated moderate; it is best tackled as a full‑day outing to enjoy multiple alpine lakes, panoramic viewpoints and verdant mountain scenery." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure, Time, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, and many more. You'll usually find her in an airport. If you do see her there, please say hello. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines