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ZERMATT BERGBAHNEN AG. Discover the Matterhorn paradise with us. matterhornparadise.ch MATTERHORN ZERMATT BERGBAHNEN 3 THE VILLAGE. Zermatt – an earthly paradise The village of Zermatt, with its 5,700 inhabitants, is situated on 1,620 metres (5,315 ft) and surrounded by no less than 38 four-thousand-metre peaks. All year round, mountain enthu- siasts and nature lovers come from across the world to visit this car-free holiday destination. The Zermatt area, with its flora and fauna, is a natural pa- radise. Over 1,000 alpine flowers, many of them protected species such as edelweiss, are waiting to be discovered along the way. The well-signposted network of hiking trails around Zermatt extends over 400 km, through forests of stone pine to idyllic mountain lakes and imposing glaciers. On these tracks, ABOUT US ramblers encounter marmots, chamois, ibexes and deers, while eagles circle high overhead. Zermatt Bergbahnen AG Zermatt Bergbahnen AG is the biggest cable car company in in winter the Matterhorn ski paradise is not only the Alpine Switzerland. It offers winter sports and nature enthusiasts and region’s highest skiing area, but also the best developed in the tourists from all over the world breathtaking excursions to some world, open 365 days a year. of the highest, most impres-sive destinations in Europe. How to get there Zermatt lies at the end of the Matter valley, also called the Nikolai valley, which stretches for 30 km to the Italian border of the canton of Valais in western Switzerland, at the foot of the Matterhorn, the world’s most-photographed mountain. Zermatt is within easy reach of the international airports of Zurich, Geneva and Milano: Journey time By rail By coach Zurich airport – Zermatt 3.5 hrs 3.5 hrs Geneva airport – Zermatt 3.5 hrs 3.0 hrs Milano airport – Zermatt 4.0 hrs 3.5 hrs Interlaken - Zermatt 2.0 hrs 2.5 hrs Lucerne 3.5 hrs 3.5 hrs 5 Monte Rosa Matterhorn Matterhorn 4478 Dufourspitze Liskamm Breithorn Castor glacier 4634 4527 Pollux 4164 4228 4092 paradise 3883 Gobba di Rollin 3899 Dom Strahlhorn Gletscher-Palast Testa Grigia 4545 4190 Cima di Jazzi Cervinia/Valtournenche The most popular excursion in Zermatt is Rimpfischhorn 3803 Täschhorn Adlerhorn the Matterhorn glacier paradise, which is Allalinhorn 4199 Theodul- Alphubel 3988 G 4490 4027 R pass 4206 E Furggsattel N the highest situated cable car station in Stockhorn Monte Rosa Hütte Z 3365 G Hörnlihütte 3532 2883 L E 3260 Europe. Also discover the peak Rothorn T R S E C OBERER THEODULGLETSCHER H 2 Hohtälli H with the most spectacular view of the F G C O E I S R R N 3286 N T E E D R FURGGGLETSCHER GL 21a L Matterhorn. E E G T L L S Gandegg- C U G HE Gornergrat R D hütte Discover the two Zermatt must-see per- L 3089 O E E Trockener T H Pfulwepass T S Rielhorn . Steg 27 spectives at Matterhorn glacier paradise Kinhorn 3155 C T N 2939 3752 H 15 2927 U 26 E R and Gornergrat on one excursion day Rielsee with the Peak2Peak Ticket. 46 Oberrothorn K Kelle Rotenboden Schönbielhütte IN 3415 Fluhalp G 2815 21 Schwarzsee ER L 13 24 H SAC 2694 E Weingartensee 2583 SC T Rothorn 7 25 T S LE C 3103 Rielberg G Good to know: H 22 Furgg T E T R 2582 U 11 2432 M 10 Grünsee Z Grabenhorn Stellisee 17 Täschhütte 2300 18 3371 2537 Ober Gabelhorn 29a Leiterspitzen SAC 2701 Gant 29 Total travelling time to Matterhorn glacier 47 Gletscher- 4053 Grindjisee garten 23 paradise: 5 Rielboden 1 2358 45 minutes (including transfer times) Blauherd Moosjisee Rielalp 17b Stafel 2571 9 2211 2199 Ober Sattla 11 28 Biel 8 Findelbach 20 Wellenkuppe Kinhütte 2686 19 Hermetje 2584 Leisee 3903 Total travelling time to Rothorn: 5 Hängebrücke 17a Europaweg Täschalp 3 14 1 4 Chalbermatten 35 minutes (including transfer times) 2214 12 Zmutt Domhütte SAC 3 Furi Findelbach 1936 Unt. Gabelhorn 2940 Sunnegga Gornerschlucht 1867 Moos Blatten Zum See 3392 30 2288 Findeln ER Springelbode CH Total travelling time Peak2Peak (Matter- 48 TS Zinalrothorn 68 Grüengarten 2230 LE 67 6 Winkel- G 69 4a RN 4221 horn glacier paradise and Gornergrat: Tufteren O 62 49 3 matten Höhbalmen H 2215 EL Patrullarve B A 3,5 hours (including transfer times) Europahütte 2000 4 G 2220 Tiefenmatten Zermatt ER 67 Salzgäba 1620 Edelweiss Alterhaupt SCH ET 60 1961 GL IFT Opening hours: TR 66 45 12 i 65 Matterhorn glacier paradise Randa i Ried 31 Rothornhütte 1439 3198 All year open (maintenance work May i 32 42 Mettelhorn and November) 63 43 3406 Trift Täsch Platthorn 1450 2337 Weisshorn Schalisee 16 3345 Unt. Äschhorn 64 Schaliberg 4505 3618 Sunnegga / Rothorn ER CH 61 TS Jatz 41 LE Summer: End of May till mid-October 34 TG H C LI H Argischeis 33 O Winter: End of November till end of April H 2240 Weisshornhütte Schatzhütte www.kettler-panorama.ch SAC 2923 2402 OUR TRANSPORT FACILITIES. 1 Matterhorn-Express 2 Cable car 2 Riffelberg-Express 4 Funicular 5 Gondola 6 Cable car Zermatt – Trockener Steg, 21 min. Tr. Steg – Matterhorn glacier paradise, 8.5 min. Furi - Riffelberg, 7.5 min. Zermatt – Sunnegga, 4.5 min. Sunnegga – Blauherd, 7 min. Blauherd – Rothorn, 3.5 min. Riding the comfortable 8-seater gondola, With cabins for 100 passengers, the The 8-seater gondolas of Riffelberg- The underground funicular carries 2,600 Carrying 2,220 passengers per hour the Soaring up to 3,103 metres (10,180 ft), which carries 2,800 passengers per hour, cableway of superlatives floats above Express now allow a connection between passengers per hour, quickly taking 8-seater gondola offers a superb view of cabins for 150 passengers carry guests to guests ascend over Furi and Schwarzsee the eternal ice and carries guests to an Matterhorn glacier paradise and Gorner- guests to Zermatt‘s popular sun terrace the Matterhorn as it carries guests up to the spot with the most spectacular view to a height of 2,939 metres (9,642 ft). altitude of 3,883 metres (12,739 ft). grat in summer as well. at Sunnegga. Blauherd. of the Matterhorn. 7 11 GOOD REASONS TO FALL IN LOVE WITH ZERMATT. 1. Fascinating Matterhorn The most impressive mountain in the Alps creates an unprece- 3. Healthy climate 7. Fauna and flora 11. Quality dented fascination from any vantage point: From Rothorn you Zermatt is a popular high-altitude health spa, benefitting from More than 1,000 alpine flowers can be discovered along a To meet the quality standards of our guests, we offer the high- can enjoy a picture postcard view, on Schwarzsee you can al- a dry and sunny winter climate. Recharge your batteries and fill network of well signposted hiking. Among them are many est level of all-round comfort in terms of travel quality, reliability, most touch the Matterhorn, and the Matterhorn glacier paradise your lungs with mountain air – you’re guaranteed to come back protected species such as the Edelweiss. Walking past dreamy carrying capacity and service. We are constantly investing allows you to soar towards the legendary mountain. feeling refreshed. mountain lakes and impressive glaciers, hikers will encounter in new projects and optimizing our standards to ensure that our marmots, chamois, ibex and deer. guests can really see, feel and experience the advantages and 2. Magical fun in the snow 4. Matterhorn glacier paradise 8. Shopping pleasures of Zermatt. ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification and Enjoy the runs on endless pistes with a spectacular backdrop This is the highest aerial cableway and summit station in Eu- The shopping opportunities along the main street offer a vast the highest Quality Seal rating underline the high standards we of mountains. At almost 4000 metres (13,123 ft), Matterhorn rope. The cable cars bring guests to Europe’s highest viewing array of souvenirs: From the finest in Swiss watches to the clas- aim to keep – coupled with proverbial Swiss hospitality. ski paradise is the highest winter sports area in the Alps. Apart platform (3,883 metres / 12,739 ft), with a view of 38 peaks tow- sic Swiss army knife and the Swiss chocolate, you will have no from guaranteed snow conditions, it is one of the best-develo- ering over four-thousand metres. trouble finding an authentic presents for yourself or someone ped and extensive ski resorts anywhere in the world. Skiing and back home. snowboarding 365 days a year – something this unique destina- 5. Highest eco-friendly restaurant tion, straddling the border between Switzerland and Italy, pulls Environmental credentials, the energy efficiency and the 9. Special offers off with international flair. comfort of guests were all of great importance in this project Year in year out, Zermatt offers richly diverse mountain adven- In summer, the ski area on the glacier offers 21 kilometres of and for this reason, the peak facility received the MINERGIE-P® tures. Enjoy the enchantments of an unforgettable trip to see perfectly prepared pistes and a snow park at over 3,000 metres certificate. the sunrise, the thrills of a toboggan ride or the pleasures of a (9,843 ft). moonlight descent. Zermatt knows how to delight its guests. 6. Culinary heights Cosy, hospitable, warm-hearted and appetizing – with sun 10. Families welcome decks and often with live music to put you in the mood: Children up to the age of nine can travel free on all lifts and Zermatt’s restaurants will satisfy any style or taste. cable cars.