Mountains Restaurants
Mountain Restaurants
Zermatt mountain restaurants are the most famous in the world. They are cosy and picturesque huts, with table service and gourmet food, from traditional dishes to well known Michel Star Chef.
All activities in Zermatt
Skiing & Snowboarding
Whether you are looking for technical improvements, build up of lost confidence or simply want to discover in a safe way, Choose your ski/snowboard lessons.
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Mountain Bike
Ideal for children and beginners to learn mountain biking – perfect for advanced riders to refine their technique. There is something here for everyone.
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Snow Shoeing
Snowshoe walking is a completely different way of experiencing the winter wonderland of Zermatt. Setting off from the Rotenboden, snowshoeing offers the opportunity to discover the most magical places.
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Summer Hike
With 38 four thousand-metre peaks in the immediate area and a 400 km hiking trail network, Zermatt is the most famous mountain climbing village in the region and an ideal starting point for your hiking holidays in Switzerland.
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Husky Sledge
Experience the unique thrill of a husky sleigh ride on the Trockener Steg, right in front of the Matterhorn, more than 3,000 meters above sea level.
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Via Ferrata
Situated high above the village, the three differing levels of the Schweifinen Via Ferrata courses offer something for everyone; Route A is suitable for children aged 10 and upwards, while Routes B & C provide more of a challenge!
Ski in 2 country
Skiing and snowboarding 365 days a year – something this unique destination, straddling the border between Switzerland and Italy, pulls off with international flair.Enjoy the runs on endless pistes with a spectacular backdrop of mountains. At almost 4'000 metres of altitude, Matterhorn ski paradise is the highest winter sports area in the Alps.
Gorner Gorge
For those seeking adventure, the Gorner Gorge is the perfect activity! With an experienced mountain guide to lead, enjoy the 1km-long traverse through the stunning Gorner Gorge, including three abseil stations, three zip lines, one pendulum swing and several simple suspension bridges
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Heli Skiing
Heliskiing in Zermatt makes it possible. You fly up the mountain in small groups to the majestic height of over 4'000 metres above sea level. The flight passes close by the most beautiful peak in the Swiss Alps.
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Paraglading
Enjoy the experience of a lifetime in one of the most spectacular settings in the Swiss Alps.
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Tabboganing
Experience winter with a difference by having fun on the purpose-built Rotenboden-Riffelberg toboggan run; just jump on the Gornergrat train up to Rotenboden, hire your toboggans from the Rotenboden station and off you go!
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Gornergrat Train
The Gornergrat train goes from the village centre in Zermatt to Gornergrat (3,089 m) in 33 minutes. From this vantage point, one of the most beautiful mountain panoramas in the world opens up – with a view of the Matterhorn (4,478 m).
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Pictures and info text, courtesy of Zermatt tourism www.zermatt.ch