The Mighty Matterhorn
Ski at the exclusive and traditional winter sports resort of Zermatt under the watchful gaze of the mighty Matterhorn.
- Sit back and enjoy the early morning journey up the Rhône valley to the township of Täsch.
- Take the train from Täsch into the famous ski resort of Zermatt - the home of the Matterhorn.
- Organise yourself before catching the mountain train up to the famous train station of Gornergrat to begin your days adventure.
- Take your pick of over 62 mountain trains, cableways and lifts linking 313kms of pistes or, loose yourself in the endless off piste areas.
- Conquer Switzerland's longest run ski run (22kms), wide carving runs and mogul fields galore!
- Stop to explore the world's highest glacier palace, 15 metres under the surface of the glacier.
- All to a back drop of the Matterhorn and of 29 other 4000 m high peaks - it's truly spectacular.
- End the day with a well deserved après ski at one of the many bars in the resort of Zermatt.
- Relax on the journey home before a good nights sleep.
YOUR DAY
Start your day early and head east up the Rhône valley to the small township of Täsch and make the small train journey in the incredible ski resort of Zermatt. This ski paradise covers an area from the Rothorn Paradise (3103 m) and the Gornergrat (3089 m) to the Matterhorn glacier paradise (Klein Matterhorn 3883 m) and Schwarzsee Paradise (2583 m). The Gornergrat Bahn will take you from Zermatt up the 3089 m high Gornergrat. Through aromatic stone pine and larch forests you arrive in the midst of 29 snow and ice covered four-thousand-meter-high mountains. From here you have the option of skiing 313 km of varied pistes amongst some of the most unique Alpine scenery. Recharge your batteries and enjoy lunch at any one of the mountain restaurants, with the unsurpassable views of the Matterhorn. Hit the slopes again for some afternoon runs and with fabulous après ski opportunities, stop for a well deserved drink with the friendly locals before making your way all the way back down to Zermatt village. Relax as you journey home after this exhilarating day.
ABOUT THE AREA
Surrounded by over 20 towering mountain peaks and exuding an authentic sense of tradition, Zermatt attracts skiers and snowboarders from all over the globe, eager to sample the resort's superb ski slopes. Zermatt is a harmonious blend of old and new; traditional wooden chalets sit alongside contemporary hotels, while horse-drawn carriages contrast with modern street scenes. The centre of the town is pedestrianised and with the drone of cars, the streets of the ski resort are alive with an exuberant human bustle.
HOW TO ARRANGE THIS DAY TRIP
While on holiday either;
- Contact Swiss Trip personnel on the local number provided in your travel itinerary or,
- Visit the local tourist office and have them provide the details for getting there and back.
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