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Resort Information
The majestic Matterhorn dominates this attractive town and gives Zermatt one of the most impressive resort locations in the world. Wooden Valaisan farmhouses, narrow streets bedecked with colourful flowers, the traffic free centre and horse-drawn carriages add to the rustic feel and Zermatt's charm. The Gornergrat mountain railway, Sunnegga funicular and Matterhorn Glacier Paradise (Klein Matterhorn) cable-car will whisk you up to some of the most beautiful vistas in Switzerland and numerous walking trails. Activities include skiing, tennis, swimming and cycling, making Zermatt the perfect choice for all ages!
Our Opinion
· A mecca for mountaineers and alpine walkers · Colourful, lively village with a rustic air · Look out for the Valaisan farmhouses
Activities
· indoor swimming pools · mountain biking · summer skiing · glacier hikes · summer husky rides · tennis · minigolf · golf driving range · climbing walls · forest fun park · paragliding · wine tasting (Matterhorn glacier) · Matterhorn museum
Facilities
· bars · cafés · restaurants · cinema · shops · bank · post office · doctor · pharmacy
Getting About
Your Swiss card entitles you to discounts on all the mountain railways and gondolas. To get further afield the Adventure Card gives you free travel on 482km of railway and postbus lines in the surrounding area. Visit Saas Fee with Europe's highest revolving restaurant or take the postbus over the Simplon pass to the Italian town of Domodossola (2 day pass £22, 3 days £26, 5 days £35).
Ramblers
The Sunnegga underground funicular and the 100 year old Gornergrat railway will take you up to some real alpine rambles and ecology trails, including the Gorner Gorge with stunning cascades. uuuu
Hikers
The Hohenweg Hohbalmon is one of the longest circuit day hikes in the Zermatt area. If you are in very good condition you can even walk the ten hour Europaweg, from Zermatt to Grachen. The journey from Grachenbach to Saas Fee is truly memorable, leading over the Hannigalp. uuuu Your Thomson Walking Guide will provide two days accompanied walks per week and all guests will receive a FREE† walking map (Kummerly & Frey 24 1:60k).
†One per booking (applies to bookings made before 30/04). Coupon must be completed & postage & packing paid. Pre-bookable hiking passes
Book a 'Peak Pass' for unlimited trips on the 4 cable cars (Glacier paradise, Schwarzsee paradise, Rothorn paradise & Gornergrat) as well as free train journeys between Randa, Täsch & Zermatt & the local green/yellow buses to the valley stations.
| Adult | Child | | 3 in 5 days | £85 | £42 | | 4 in 6 days | £94 | £48 |
Sightseeing
Pre-bookable excursions
Rothorn Paradise at Sunrise: £25 single / £33 return
See the day dawn on the Matterhorn over a buffet breakfast at the Rothorn restaurant.
Folklore at Sunnegga Paradise: (bookable locally)
A very Swiss evening with folk music, an aperitif and a 3 course menu with 'Raclette', and a chance to soak up the last rays of sunlight at the Sunnegga Paradise restaurant at 2288m.
Afternoon coffee & cake at Schwarzsee: £19
Enjoy a coffee & cake at the Schwarzsee paradise and the afternoon atmosphere on the summits. Price includes return trip.
Gornergrat: £18
Ride the impressive cog railway to Europe's highest open air train station.
Twin Centre Suggestion
Combine your stay in Zermatt with a stay on Lake Lucerne for a superb contrast of Lakes and Mountains.
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