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Zermatt

At the foot of the Matterhorn
 
From your 4-star Superior hotel in the traffic-free, high Alpine town of Zermatt, enjoy walks beneath the mighty Matterhorn, a ride on the famous Gornergrat cog railway and outstanding Swiss hospitality and cuisine.
Zermatt. 3 nights
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Zermatt. 3 nights
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Holiday information

 

Iconic Zermatt

Enviably located within touching distance of one of the world’s most recognisable mountains – the magnificent, pyramidal Matterhorn – Zermatt ranks high among Switzerland’s most scenic destinations; its beauty enhanced by the clarity of its fresh Alpine air, preserved by the electric taxis and horse-drawn carriages that have taken the place of motor vehicles in the town. It is also perfect walking country, with hundreds of kilometres of waymarked paths leading past lakes, across meadows and into rockier landscapes high above.
Take your pick of these, or enjoy a ride on the spectacular Gornergrat cog railway, which offers spectacular panoramic views as it climbs through beautiful pine and larch forests to reach the summit of the Gornergrat at over 3,000 metres above sea level.
 
 

Itinerary

  • Kandersteg to Zermatt: 2.5hrs by train
    Today begins with a train ride (included) from Kandersteg to Zermatt, where you stay in the elegant Hotel La Ginabelle.

    You may wish to spend your first afternoon in Zermatt enjoying the hotel facilities, exploring the Matterhorn Museum – which gives an interesting insight into the village’s infamous mountaineering history – or taking a trip on the iconic Gornergrat cog railway for wonderful, far-reaching views. If you do decide to stretch your legs, we provide notes for a short circular walk (see days 8-9: Blatten circuit).
  • Choice of walks from Zermatt: 6.5km to 20km
    With over 400 kilometres of waymarked paths around Zermatt, there is walking suitable for all levels. The network of cable cars (pay locally) gives access to some of the higher trails and can help to shorten some of our routes should you wish.

    Lakes walk (grade 2): 15.5km, 5hrs; 495m ascent/1070m descent
    After a ride on the iconic Gornergrat cog railway up to Riffelalp, you explore the lakes to the east of Zermatt below the Findel glacier. Be sure to bring your camera; on a clear day the pyramidal form of the Matterhorn is perfectly reflected in the glassy waters of Stellisee. The descent back to town takes you through ancient hamlets and forest, and passes some of the region's finest mountain restaurants. There is the option of taking the lift from Sunnegga to reduce the descent.

    Matterhorn Glacier Trail (grade 2): 15km, 5hrs; 270m ascent/1560m descent
    At nearly 3,000 metres, the Trockener Steg lift station to the south of Zermatt is the starting point of the Matterhorn glacier trail, which takes its name from the glaciers which sweep down from the Italian border. Following this, you head through the rocky moonscape beneath the Matterhorn's impressive east face (passing close enough to the mountain to see climbers coming down from the summit) before descending to Schwarzsee ('Black Lake'). You could descend from here by gondola, but to do so would be to miss out on the beautiful larch forest and hamlets of the lower slopes.

    Höhbalmen & Zmutt (grade 3): 20km, 7.5hrs; 1300m ascent/descent
    This rewarding walk climbs north-west of Zermatt – away from the pistes – and follows a high, remote trail with exceptional views of the north face of the Matterhorn. It descends back to Zermatt along the Zmutt River, passing through ancient hamlets. This is a long day, with no option of using lifts to reduce the ascent or descent, but there is an excellent mountain restaurant along the way where you can refuel.
     
    Blatten circuit (grade 1): 6.5km/2.5hrs; 230m ascent/descent
    This low-level, circular walk from the south end of Zermatt up to the traditional hamlet of Blatten (complete with a highly rated restaurant) is perfect for a relaxed day or in low cloud. Discover historic buildings amid lush pastures, with the option of a short detour into the Gorner Gorge.
    Lakes walk (grade 2): 15.5km
    Matterhorn Glacier Trail (grade 2): 15km
    Höhbalmen and Zmutt (grade 3): 20km
    Blatten circuit (grade 1): 6.5km
 

Accommodation

For your stay in Zermatt, we have chosen an elegant and charming 4-star hotel.
Hotel la Ginabelle

Bedrooms

 
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  • 3 nights: 25 June 2022 - 05 October 2022

    Start any day | End by latest date(s) shown above

    Starting Price Single room
    25 Jun - 2 Oct 2022 £520 £90
    3rd & 4th person discount £0
    Single traveller supplement £0

    £ per person based on 2 sharing. Includes accommodation, meals and travel to the hotel as described.

    Prices may be different if you are not arranging your transfers for your main holiday through Inntravel or have your own car; please contact us for a quotation.

  • Room upgrades (£ per person per night)

    Hotel la Ginabelle, Zermatt
    'Comfort' with balcony & Matterhorn view: 25 Jun - 05 Oct 2022 £16
    Superior with balcony & Matterhorn view: 25 Jun - 05 Oct 2022 £28

    Extra nights (£ per person per night) in a double or single room

    Hotel la Ginabelle, Zermatt (with dinner) Double room Single room
    25 Jun - 15 Aug 2022 £162 £192
    16 Aug - 05 Oct 2022 £158 £186
What is included
  • 3 nights
  • 3 dinners,
    3 breakfasts
  • rail Kandersteg-Zermatt
  • detailed documentation
 
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