Guide · From South America
A first ski week in the Alps, from Argentina and Brazil
When to come, how to get there, the papers, what to bring, and where we would go first.
Switzerland / 46.02°N, 7.75°E
Zermatt
A car-free village below the Matterhorn, skiing over into Italy.
In short
Zermatt at a glance.
Zermatt is a car-free village in the Valais below the Matterhorn, 4,478 m. Its ski area reaches the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise and links over the border to Cervinia.
- Region
- Valais, Switzerland
- Access
- By train from Täsch or Visp; cars stay in Täsch
- Nearest airports
- Geneva or Zurich (about 3.5 hours)
- Best for
- High-altitude skiing, mountaineering, a long season
Who Zermatt is for
Skiers who want altitude and long runs, and mountaineers drawn by the Matterhorn and the high peaks around it.
When to go to Zermatt
Winter for skiing on both sides of the border; summer for glacier skiing, hiking and mountaineering.
How to get to Zermatt
By train to Visp, then the mountain railway to Zermatt. Drivers leave the car in Täsch and take the shuttle train for the last few minutes.
Where to stay
Where to stay in Zermatt.
We arrange hotels and chalets in Zermatt on request. Tell us what you need and we suggest the right one for your group.
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