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Zermatt Resort Guide
Resort Information
Zermatt is one of the most impressive locations in the world, surrounded by three of Europe's highest mountains, the Monte Rosa, Dom and Matterhorn with their glistening glaciers. The village retains much of its old charm with narrow chalet lined streets, packed with a variety of shops, boutiques, restaurants and cafés. The charm of Zermatt is that it is traffic free, although horse drawn carriages and electric taxis provide the transport if required. Zermatt will capture your imagination with its mountain railways, miles of walking trails, high alpine meadows full of wild flowers and stark, snow capped peaks.
Please note: scheduled flights are not bookable online, please contact reservations on 0871 230 8180Walking
Zermatt is a walkers paradise with over 400km of hiking trails through fragrant pine and larch forests, past glaciers and mountain lakes. Try the new Matterhorn glacier trail from Trockener Steg to the Schwarzsee Paradise; or families should try the Blauherd to Sunnegga Paradise trail with a visit to the marmot observation point. A Crystal Walking Escort 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 (see p11)
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 |
Walking Map
The Matterhorn glacier paradise cable car whisks you up to 3,883m, the highest lookout post in the Alps with a breathtaking 360° panorama view of 38 alpine peaks. Here you will also find the world's highest glacier palace, 15m under the surface of the glacier. Visitors can learn how the glacier structures are formed, explore glacier splits and see magnificent ice sculptures at the centre. Admission is free (cable car fee applies).
Wine Tasting - Matterhorn glacierWhy not try some exceptional wines whilst on top of the world. Local wines are stored in the glacier, giving them a unique, crisp flavour. Wine tasting is available daily (subject to min. numbers) approx £36 including return glacier gondola tickets. Summer Skiing
Zermatt has the largest summer snow sports area in Europe with up to 21km of slopes and a superb gravity park for boarders. Pre-book you lift pass:
| 1 day (Adult/Child) | £29/ | £16 |
| 2 days (Adult/Child) | £51/ | £26 |
| 3 days (Adult/Child) | £73/ | £37 |
Activities
There are a wealth of activities in Zermatt for all ages. Several activity companies organise glacier hikes, paragliding and mountain bike tours. In the village there are also swimming pools, tennis and squash courts, a climbing wall and a mini-golf course. Families can enjoy a host of fun activities including summer husky adventures (where the huskies pull a cart instead of a sledge!), mule treking, and the summer forest fun park - a tree top adventure. See the 'away days' and 'glacier paradise' boxes for more ideas for a fun day out.
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