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Adventure in the Mountains Zermatt – Täsch – Randa.

Winter 2013 / 2014 – Summer 2014 UNIQUE BREATHTAKING DIVERSE STUNNING NATURAL FIRST-CLASS IDYLLIC IMPRESSIVE SUNNY GRANDIOSE

zermatt.ch Dear guests The magnificent mountainscape around Zermatt turns any climb or rail journey to a mountain into a fascinating experience. Beautiful vantage points in the mountains surrounding Zermatt provide an unforgettable view of the world-famous Matterhorn and invite you to linger. Discover our Alpine haven of rest and relaxation, let your- self be inspired by the beauty of nature and the numerous exciting activities on offer in the region. Or simply spoil yourself and sample the surprising variety of culinary delights provided by our numerous mountain restaurants.

Have a wonderful and unforgettable time in Zermatt.

Andreas Biner President of the Community of Zermatt CYBERTOOL

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Facilities Hiking Winter (details p. 28) Snowshoe hiking (details p. 35) Toboggan ride Wildlife and Forest Reserve Panorama platform Fotopoint Skimovie Ticket point of sale Hiking Winter Trails Snowshoe Hiking 07 115 9 141 107 Zermatt – Ried 111 Sunnegga – Tufteren 115 Zermatt – Tiefmatten – Findeln – Sunnegga 119 Zermatt – Zum See – Furi 141 Challenge Trail 1 8 112 116 12 142 108 Zermatt – Haueten – Tiefenmatten 112 Zermatt – Findeln – Sunnegga 116 Winkelmatten – Furi 120 Zermatt – Blatten – Zum See – Bielti – Furi 142 Panorama Trail 1 9 113 7 121 143 109 Winkelmatten – Schönegg (AHV-Weg / unterer Höhenweg) 113 Rotenboden – Riffelsee – Riffelberg 117 Zermatt – Moos – Blatten – Zum See – Furi 121 Zermatt – Zmutt – Furi 143 White Magic Trail 110 Blauherd – Fluhalp 114 Riffelalp – Ritti – Zermatt 118 Zermatt – Blatten – Zum See – Furi 122 Zermatt – Furi – Stafelalp 144 Nordwand Trail Directory 3

Day Trip Destinations All Year Offers Matterhorn glacier paradise 5 Air Zermatt 93 Gornergrat 6 Audio Information System 93 Rothorn 6 Dynamic ‘Gornerschlucht’ via Ferrata 93 Schwarzsee 7 Forest Fun Park 94 Sunnegga 7 Paragliding 94 Glacier Palace 95 Gravity Park 96 ‘Hinterdorf’ – old part of Zermatt 96 Winter Offers Indoor Activities 97 Snow Sports Area 9 Horse-drawn Carriage 97 Mountain Sports 13 Obere Matten Sports Arena 98 Offers on the Mountain 14 Matterhorn Museum – Zermatlantis 98 Toboggan and Evening Trips 18 VIP Gondola 99 Winter Hiking 26 Suggestions for Hikes 28 Snowshoe Hiking 34 Timetable Winter 100 Summer 104 Summer Offers Offers on the Mountain 37 Mountain Biking 49 Climbing 51 Rates Summer Skiing and Snowboarding 52 All Year 108 Summer Hiking 53 Winter 112 Suggestions for Hikes 57 Summer 118 The Ridge Trail 84 Tour Matterhorn 86 Tariff Conditions 126 Tour Monte Rosa – Matterhorn 88 What actually is ‘Best of the Alps’ ? 127 Chapels in Zermatt, Täsch, Randa 90 Contacts & Photo Credits 130 Day Trip Destinations 5

Matterhorn Glacier Paradise – Experience a Day of Fasci- nating Contrasts with the highest-altitude Cable Car in Europe In a single day, you can experience idyllic high-alpine mountain meadows, spontaneous snowball fights, impressive glacier for- mations, breathtaking panoramas and mystic mountain lakes, all with a view of the majestic Matterhorn. With the Matterhorn Express, you can travel directly from Zermatt, via Schwarzsee, high up to Trockener Steg. From the aerial cable car, you can observe the antics of the marmots, the graceful chamois and the Matterhorn from various viewpoints directly below the imposing East Face. During the trip you'll hear interesting background in- formation (see offer on page 93). At Trockener Steg, you can board the highest cable car in Europe and glide over the glacier fields towards the Matterhorn glacier paradise, which is situated 3,883 m a.s.l. A summit full of superlatives awaits you here:

the newly refurbished restaurant with its Peak Shop and Lodge was converted to Minergie-P standards. A fine example of a sus- tainable building. The impressive structure won both the Swiss and and the European Solar Prize 2010. The building is home to Europe’s highest seminar room, which can accommodate up to 70 people, and the Matterhorn glacier paradise Lodge for over- night stays at nearly 4,000 m a.s.l. Matterhorn Peak Shop and restaurant in shiny new look as of 15 December 2013.

Passenger lifts take you to the panorama platform with a stun- ning view of 38 four-thousand metre summits and the mystic Glacier Palace 15 m below the surface of the ice. You feel close to heaven at 3,883 m a.s.l, and can enjoy a view over the French, Swiss and Italian 4,000-metre mountains. A panorama window has also been cut into the rock in the middle of the mountain facing in the direction of the Breithorn. You can watch mountain- eers, the circling jackdaws, and the precipices of the Theodul gla- cier. Take a unique souvenir photo at this interesting Matterhorn photo point. As of summer 2014, a new exciting addition will top off the summit experience at the Matterhorn glacier paradise: cinema with a twist. During the summer months, you can engage Uniques in a very special activity: snow-tubing. Grab an inflated tyre and DayY Trip Destinations. down you go! Day Trip Destinations 7

Gornergrat – the matterhorn railway – Experience the Climate For anyone who would like to experience the most beautiful part of the alpine world surrounding Zermatt, it will quickly become clear that Gornergrat mustn’t be missed. With its sunny viewing platform which can be reached all year round, the Gornergrat ranks among one of the top tourist destinations, not only because of its altitude. Surrounded by 29 ‘four-thousanders’», the largest Swiss mountain and third-longest glacier in the Alps, the Gorner- grat offers a panoramic view of the mountains that couldn’t be more breath-taking and the ‘Matterhorn Railway’ brings you right up close. The highest open-air cogwheel railway in Europe begins in the centre of Zermatt. From there the train climbs the Schwarzsee – where the Matterhorn seems close enough 3,089 metre high Gornergrat in 24-minutes intervals every day. to touch The water of the lake Schwarzsee is crystal-clear and ethereal- Awaiting guests at the top is the highest hotel in the Swiss Alps ly beautiful, and the restaurant Schwarzsee invites you to stop (3,100 m) with sun terrace, viewing platform, restaurants and for a while. The idyllic ‘Maria zum Schnee’ chapel is perfectly shopping opportunities. On the Gornergrat, guests can learn more reflected on the surface of the lake. In only 12 minutes, you can about the climate with the Climate Audio Trail (Klimahör- travel from the valley station to the foot of the Matterhorn with pfad) and the ‘Wolli and the Climate Detectives’. With the Wolli the Matterhorn Express. On interactive theme paths with stories and the Climate Detectives offer, families (with children from about the Matterhorn, as well as on the Matterhorn glacier trail, the age of 6 years) can solve 7 climate riddles. At the end a small you can learn many interesting facts about the unique world of present awaits the junior detectives. the glaciers.

Working together with myclimate, the Gornergrat Bahn offers a Zermatt Bergbahnen AG is setting standards in the field of sus- unique experience with the Climate Audio Trail. The audio round- tainability: attractively-designed ‘sustainability’ gondolas on the trip, with 9 five-minute climate stories, leads you into another Matterhorn Express from Zermatt via Schwarzsee to Trockener time, another climate and into another geography. Steg. Inside you’ll find information on the extensive environmen- tal projects of the Zermatt Bergbahnen AG.

Rothorn – the View of all Views On Rothorn, 3,103 m a.s.l, you get a classic ‘Toblerone’ view of the Sunnegga – the Paradise for Families Matterhorn. We hope you haven’t forgotten to bring your camera, From Zermatt, you can reach Sunnegga (2,288 m) in only because you can see the mountain landscape from the Dufour- 4 ½ minutes with the new underground funicular railway. From spitze to the Weisshorn, with the imposing Matterhorn right the cosy restaurant's spacious sun terrace, you can enjoy a won- in the middle. A special attraction here is the ‘Peak Collection’ derful view of the Matterhorn. From here, you are also just a few outdoor exhibition around the cosy restaurant Rothorn. Discover minutes walk from the marmot observation post or from the the Theme Trails about marmots, alpine flora and the mountain idyllic lake Leisee. The Leisee playground provides fireplaces, a world of Zermatt. raft and many other exciting attractions for children. Winter Offers 9

Snow sports area.

The following facilities and slopes can be used in winter to expe- rience the uniqueness of the Matterhorn ski paradise:

Facilities Matterhorn ski paradise capacities per hour 6 cable cars 5’560 Pers / h 8 aerial & combi cable cars 17’413 Pers / h 1 funicular 2’600 Pers / h 1 rack railway 2’400 Pers / h 8 chairlifts 16’977 Pers / h 10 ski lifts 9’380 Pers / h Total capacitiy Zermatt 54’330 Pers / h Total capacitiy Valtournenche 11’904 Pers / h Total capacitiy Cervinia 25’673 Pers / h Totaltransport facilities Matterhorn ski paradise 54 railway & lifts 91’907 Pers / h

Slopes Matterhorn ski paradise Zermatt, Cervinia and Valtournenche: 360 km of marked slopes including: 21.0 % easy / blue runs 61.5 % intermediate / red runs 17.5 % difficult, black slopes / freeride slopes

Val d’Aosta with Matterhorn ski paradise: 1,200 km in one ski pass.

Pure winter sports fun with guaranteed snow Matterhorn ski paradise has more than 200 km of pistes where snow is absolutely guaranteed – in Zermatt, more than 75 % of all pistes are covered with artificial snow or are on glaciers, while around 50 % of pistes in the Italian section are artificially covered.

Zermatt Bergbahnen AG, tel. +41 (0)27 966 01 01 [email protected], www.matterhornparadise.ch Uniques Winter Offers. Winter Offers 11

Ski and Snowboard Schools

Schweizer Ski- und Snowboardschule Zermatt Snow + Alpine Center, Bahnhofstrasse 58 tel. +41 (0)27 966 24 66 [email protected], www.skischulezermatt.ch

Stoked – Swiss Ski & Snowboard School Bahnhofstrasse 72, tel. +41 (0)27 967 70 20 [email protected], www.stoked.ch

Adventure Zermatt, Swiss Ski- & Snowboard School Bahnhofplatz 7, tel. +41 (0)27 967 50 20 [email protected], www.adventure-zermatt.ch

Cross-country Skiing Matterhorn AER Snowboard & Ski School / Shop Learn to savour mother nature and your body while gliding across Viktoria Center, tel. +41 (0)27 967 70 67 the beautiful blanket of snow on the Täsch-Randa cross-country [email protected], www.aerzone.ch trails which have played host to many competitions. Relax and let your spirits run free at the small, traditional Valais huts. 15 km European Snowsport, Ski and Snowboard School Skating and 10 km of classic cross-country trails are waiting for Bahnhofstrasse 19/1.UG, tel. +41 (0)27 967 67 87 you. [email protected] www.europeansnowsport.com Changing rooms are available in the Matterhorn Täsch Terminal and in the ‘Hole in one’ restaurant Camping in Randa. Matterhorn Diamonds – Private Ski School Bachstrasse 68, tel. +41 (0)79 510 24 91 The cross country ticket is available at the tourism offices in [email protected] Zermatt or Täsch, at the train station of Matterhorn Gotthard www.matterhorn-diamonds.com Bahn in Zermatt or Täsch and at Alpini Sport in Täsch. Prato Borni Ski & Snowboardschule Price: day CHF 5.00 Bahnhofstrasse 78, tel. +41 (0)27 967 51 15 week CHF 30.00 [email protected], www.pratoborni.ch season CHF 70.00 season cross-country pass for Summit Ski & Snowboard School AG Schwitzerland CHF 120.00 Viktoria Center, tel. +41 (0)27 967 00 01 children – 16 years free [email protected], www.summitskischool.com

Zermatt Tourism, Office Täsch, tel. +41 (0)27 967 16 89 [email protected], www.zermatt.ch Winter Offers 13

Mountain sports.

Zermatt Mountain Guide Association Easy to difficult ski tours (Breithorn, Pfulwe, Cima di Jazzi), two-day ski tours (Dufour). Free-riding (off-piste skiing), heliskiing (Monte Rosa, Aeschihorn, Alphubeljoch as well as Italia). Various snowshoe hikes, half-day and day trips.

Alpin Center Zermatt, tel. +41 (0)27 966 24 60 [email protected], www.alpincenter-zermatt.ch

Ice Climbing Slow slopes Both beginners and experts can test their ice-climbing skills on The ‘SLOW SLOPES’ are pistes for leisurely skiers and snowboarders. the waterfall by Furi and Blatten. All snow-sport fans using these slopes must travel slowly and be in full control. The slopes are a joint project by Swiss Aerial Alpin Center Zermatt, tel. +41 (0)27 966 24 60 Cableways, Suva and bfu. All users must ski or snowboard in an [email protected], www.alpincenter-zermatt.ch unhurried and considerate manner!

In Zermatt, the Blauherd – Sunnegga, Easy run, Rotenboden and Kuhbodmen pistes are marked as slow slopes. Indoor Climbing

Triftbachhalle Opening hours: Wolli for Beginners Sunnegga Monday 9.00 – 10.30 p.m., Thursday 7.00 – 10.30 p.m., Whether big or small: the Wolli Park for beginners by the lake Friday 7.00 – 9.00 p.m. Leisee at Sunnegga offers pure fun in the snow for beginners of all No pre-registration is necessary, bring own climbing gear. ages. The Wolli Park is accessible to everybody and has a wonderful location in the sun protected from the wind. The self-service Leisee Price: CHF 10.00 per person, to be paid directly shuttle takes you directly from Sunnegga to Wolli Park for begin- at the hall. ners, where four magic carpets (conveyor belts), and a range of play equipment provide snow sports amusement and fun!

The Wolli Ski Pass is a special pass for guests at the park for begin- ners and is available at the sales outlets of Zermatt Bergbahnen AG. More information on page 117. Winter Offers 15

Make your own ski movie Skimovie puts your very own skiing style on the net. Two cam- eras film winter sports devotees coming down Piste 65 (racing track). The 800-metre racing track starts at the Swisscom hut on Sandiger Boden (2,786 metres above sea-level) and descends parallel to the Theodulsee piste. Seconds later, skiers and snow- boarders who have registered their ski pass can analyse and share their performance with friends, e.g. on Facebook or Twitter.

Offers on the Mountain.

My personal Snow Sport Diagram The artificial Snow System of the Zermatt Bergbahnen AG Would you like to know the difference in altitude you covered In Zermatt over 75 % of all pistes are covered in artificial snow after a great day skiing? or are situated on glaciers. How is artificial snow created? How much water and energy are needed and where does the water You can now view your daily skiing statistics at www.skiline.cc/ come from? You will find the answers to these questions and zermatt. Enter the number (‘Sperrnummer’) on your ski ticket on many others by visiting the Zermatt artificial snow system. the website and it will show your performance in cold print. A look behind the scenes will certainly be worth it – you are guaranteed to be amazed.

Dates: every Thursday from 13.02. – 24.04.2014 ‘First Track’ – Morning kick with breakfast chat Meeting point: 10.00 a.m., Gifthittli chairlift mountain station Why not start your day skiing a little earlier and enjoy virgin snow (Gornergrat region). Duration: approx. 45 minutes. on the ski runs between Trockener Steg and Furi? You will get to Equipment: equipped for snow sports as we will ski to the lake the ski area before the cable cars start and are the first to get ‘in Kellensee headquarters together. the swing’ of things. Treat yourself to a breakfast buffet between Price: free (minimum number of participants required) 8.30 a.m. and 10.30 a.m. at the restaurant Les Marmottes at Furi. Booking: on the previous day. In case of bad weather the tour is canceled. Dates: every Thursday from 26.12.2013 – 24.04.2014 Departure: 7.40 a.m. at the Matterhorn glacier paradise valley Zermatt Bergbahnen AG, tel. +41 (0)27 966 01 01 station [email protected], www.matterhornparadise.ch Price: CHF 33.00 (for holders of a valid ski pass, which must be presented at the time of purchase). Booking: tickets must be purchased the previous day till 6.00 p.m. in the Alpine Centre or at the Matter- Star photos! horn glacier paradise valley station. Winter sport afficionados take the limelight at the Skiline Photo- points on Rothorn (3,103 m) and Trockener Steg (2,939 m). Zermatt Bergbahnen AG, tel. +41 (0)27 966 01 01 Activated by the ski pass, photos are taken automatically at the [email protected], www.matterhornparadise.ch photo points. Seconds later, they are accessible free of charge on www.skiline.cc Winter Offers 17

You coming to groom the slopes with us? Matterhorn ski safari – 10,000 or 12,500 altitude metres in ‘Snow-covered cliffs, endless vastness in the moonlight, me all one day on my own, far away from civilisation, my colleagues can only Experience a fantastic day in the Matterhorn ski paradise, without be reached by radio, the snowcat with around 430 HP right there using the same track or piste twice – something you will only expe- with me.’ This is how a snowcat operator describes his work pre- rience on the Matterhorn ski safari! Enjoy the entire international paring the pistes. As a guest, you enjoy the best prepared slopes ski area on the one day and cover an altitude difference of over early in the morning. But what goes into all this? Would you like 10,000 or 12,500 metres (with Valtournenche). At the start of each to come for a ride with us? Set aside the time between 4.00 p.m. piste you will see new signs. Have fun with this sporting challenge and 8.00 p.m. and we guarantee you a unique experience! and have an unforgettable and unique day in the Matterhorn ski paradise! Dates: 17.12.2013 – 24.04.2014 Tuesday: Matterhorn glacier paradise region Zermatt Bergbahnen AG, tel. +41 (0)27 966 01 01 Wednesday: Rothorn region [email protected], www.matterhornparadise.ch Thursday: Gornergrat region Meeting point: details are given when you register Equipment: bring your own food, clothing to suit the weather (the cabin is heated). Matterhorn ski paradise trophy Price: CHF 150.00 (only for holders of a valid skipass / Happy hunting! Go on a badge chase at the Matterhorn ski para- ticket). dise and compete with other riders for the ultimate prize! You can Notes: one person (min. 16 years) may ride on each win a one-week skiing holiday in Zermatt at the ****Hotel, a sea- PistenBully. sonal Matterhorn ski paradise abonnement, one day’s skiing with Booking: on the previous day. 5 friends and many more wonderful prizes. All you have to do is register your ski pass number at www.skiline.cc and go through a Zermatt Bergbahnen AG, tel. +41 (0)27 966 01 01 few simple steps to set up your own Skiline profile. Once the profile [email protected], www.matterhornparadise.ch is activated, you are automatically registered for the Matterhorn ski paradise trophy. Simply collect as many of the 15 available badges as possible between 1 Nov. 2013 and 4 May 2014.

Further information regarding the trophy is available at under www.matterhornparadise.ch/trophy Winter Offers 19

Toboggan and Evening Trips. Igloo late-night fondue with live music The late-night fondue in the igloo village Zermatt tastes even in- comparably good. The Gornergrat Bahn takes you every Thursday Gornergrat – On your Toboggan, get set and go! up to the igloos in the ski area between Riffelberg and Gornergrat. Have fun and enjoy experiencing winter every day on the toboggan ride Rotenboden – Riffelberg. The highest toboggan run Dates: every Thursday from 02.01. – 27.03.2014 in Switzerland is open from December to April (depending on 7.24 p.m. journey with the Gornergrat Bahn to the the snow and weather conditions). The ride from Rotenboden Gornegrat. 11.15 p.m. arriving back in Zermatt. (2,819 m) to Riffelberg (2,582 m) takes approximately 10 min- Prices: adults CHF 87.00 utes. Trains run approximately every 10 minutes for the moun- with Half-Price Pass, General Pass, tain ride from Riffelberg to Rotenboden. Top-quality, serviced ski pass CHF 65.00 toboggans can be hired at the Rotenboden station. Children 9 – 16 years (1997 – 2003) CHF 49.00 Includes: railway ride Zermatt – Rotenboden – Zermatt One-day Pass welcome ‘Glühwein’, visit of the igloo village, From 8.00 a.m. Zermatt – Rotenboden – Zermatt cheese fondue and live music. (incl. ULTD tobogganing Rotenboden – Riffelberg) Booking: required until 4.00 p.m. the previous day.

Adults CHF 61.00 Iglu Dorf Zermatt, tel. +41 (0)41 612 27 28 with Half-Price Pass, General Pass CHF 45.00 [email protected], www.iglu-dorf.com Children 9 – 16 years (1997 – 2003) CHF 30.50 Children – 9 years (2004 and younger) free

Half-day Pass Igloo village Rotenboden From 12.15 p.m. Zermatt – Rotenboden – Zermatt The igloo village offers further highlights, such as overnight stays (incl. ULTD tobogganing Rotenboden – Riffelberg) in igloos including evening entertainment, the igloo snow bar, tours of the igloo village, igloo building courses and snow sculp- Adults CHF 51.00 ture construction. with Half-Price Pass, General Pass CHF 38.00 Children 9 – 16 years (1997 – 2003) CHF 25.50 Iglu Dorf Zermatt, tel. +41 (0)41 612 27 28 Children – 9 years (2004 and younger) free [email protected], www.iglu-dorf.com

Rental Gornergrat Toboggan rental at Rotenboden station

1 day (from 8.00 a.m.) CHF 15.00 ½ day (from / till 12.15 p.m.) CHF 8.00

Gornergrat Bahn, tel. +41 (0)848 642 442 [email protected], www.gornergrat.ch (e-Booking) Winter Offers 21

Toboggan Fun-Ride Furi Candle-light dinner in the Gitzgädi – Hotel Silvana Two nights a week there is also a trip to Furi. From there a thrilling tobaggan ride takes you back to Zermatt. The toboggan Dates: daily from 17.12.2013 – approx. 20.03.2014 * evening offers you pure fun and adventure in the snow. Notes: the toboggans will be made available free-of- charge by the restaurant. Reservation required. Dates: every Tuesday and Thursday from 17.12.2013 – beginning of April (depending on snow) Restaurant Gitz-Gädi & Hotel Silvana, tel. +41 (0)27 966 28 00 Departure: 7.30 p.m. from the Matterhorn glacier paradise [email protected], www.zermatt.ch/silvana valley station. Prices: basic adult ticket (not incl. toboggans) *CHF 11.00 children 9 – 16 years (1997 – 2003) CHF 5.50 Fondue with mit tobbogan fun – Restaurant Simi children – 9 years (2004 and younger) free * Each Tuesday and Thursday from 7.30 p.m. Dates: every Tuesday from 17.12.2013 – approx. Notes: toboggans can be rented at the sport shop. 18.03.2014 * headlamp and torch are recommended. Notes: hire toboggans in the village. Reservation is required 24 hours in advance.

Cabin evening – Restaurant Blatten Restaurant Simi, tel. +41 (0)27 967 26 95 Cabin evening with cheese fondue, raclette and chinese fondue. [email protected], www.restaurantsimi.ch

Dates: every Wednesday from 18.12.2013 – approx. 09.04.2014 Chinese fondue cabin evening – Restaurant Zum See Notes: 30 Minutes walk from the village. Pocket lamp and sturdy shoes recommended. Reservation Dates: every Thursday from 19.12.2013 – 10.04.2014 * required. Notes: 35 minutes walk from the village or toboggan ride from Furi. Hire toboggans in the village. Reservati- Bergrestaurant Blatten, tel. +41 (0)27 967 20 96 on required. [email protected], www.blatten-zermatt.ch Restaurant Zum See, tel. +41(0)27 967 20 45 [email protected], www.zumsee.ch Cabin evening – Les Marmottes

Dates: every Tuesday and Thursday from Cabin evening – Restaurant Chämi-Hitta, Riffelalp 17.12.2013 – approx. 20.03.2014 * Dinner, drinks and good music, photo gallery about ‘old Zermatt’. Notes: hire toboggans in the village. Res. required. Dates: every Friday from 20.12.2013 – 27.04.2014 Les Marmottes, tel. +41 (0)27 967 82 82 Notes: walking or with the train (11 p.m) back to the www.les-marmottes.ch, [email protected] village. Reservation required.

Restaurant Chämi-Hitta, Tel. +41 (0)27 967 10 56 * Extra journey (Each Tuesday and Thursday from 7.30 p.m.) [email protected], www.zermatt.ch/chaemi-hitta Winter Offers 23

Booking: until 3.00 p.m. Restaurant Rothorn, tel. +41 (0)27 967 26 75 Blue Lounge Blauherd, tel. +41 (0)27 967 35 24

Zermatt Bergbahnen AG, tel. +41 (0)27 966 01 01 [email protected], www.matterhornparadise.ch

Moonlight Descent Rothorn and Blauherd Moonlight Fascination Gornergrat Put on your warm ski clothes again and join our nightly ride up Discover the fascination of moonlight on the Gornergrat. into the snow-covered, magical mountain world of the Rothorn. 29 mountains higher than 4,000 m surround you, glowing in the Relax in the cosy atmosphere and enjoy a fondue at the restau- light of the moon. Enjoy cheese fondue at the 3100 Kulmhotel rant Rothorn or a delicious 3-course dinner in the restaurant Gornergrat and then ski down or take the train to Zermatt. Blue Lounge Blauherd which will set you up nicely for a romantic moonlight descend. The descent is accompanied by the piste Dates: Wednesday 15.01.2014 patrol and rescue services of the Zermatt Bergbahnen AG. Sunday 16.02.2014 Sunday 16.03.2014 Dates: Wednesday 18.12.2013 Tuesday 15.04.2014 Thursday 16.01.2014 7.24 p.m. journey with the Gornergrat Bahn to the Saturday 15.02.2014 Gornegrat. 11.15 p.m. arriving back in Zermatt. Saturday 15.03.2014 Includes: railway ride Zermatt – Gornergrat – Zermatt Wednesday 16.04.2014 dinner with musical entertainment (folklore) Meeting point: valley station Sunnegga – Rothorn 6.45 p.m. guided ski departure to Landtunnel (connection to (departure at 7.00 p.m.) Gornergrat Bahn) or cableway ride from Prices: Rothorn Gornergrat to Zermatt. adults CHF 70.50 Prices: adults CHF 78.00 Children 9 – 16 years (1997 – 2003) CHF 53.00 with Half-Price Pass, General Pass, ski pass CHF 66.00 Blauherd children 9 – 16 years (1997 – 2003) CHF 49.00 adults CHF 60.00 children – 16 years with Junior Card CHF 39.00 children 9 – 16 years (1997 – 2003) CHF 48.00 children – 9 years (2004 and younger) free children – 9 years (2004 and younger) free Booking: until 4.00 p.m.

No additional discounts such as Half-Price Pass, 3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat, tel. +41 (0)27 966 64 00 Swiss Pass, Swiss Card, Junior or Grandchild Card. [email protected], www.gornergrat.ch (e-Booking)

the package includes: single journey Zermatt – Rothorn including Fondue dinner, or Zermatt – Blauherd incl. 3-course dinner. The descent is ac- companied by the piste patrol and rescue services. Winter Offers 25

Gornergrat – Gourmet Ticket The Gornergrat railway Gourmet Ticket is the perfect experience for any winter sports enthusiasts and winter hikers who love being out and about in nature and also love gourmet cuisine. The Gornergrat railway rises to the 3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat, where an Apéro riche, an aperitif teamed with local Valais delicacies, awaits you. The train then continues on to Rotenboden Station, where you'll have an opportunity to try out Switzerland's highest toboggan run or follow the snow show trail or hiking route back to Starlight Dinner Gornergrat – View of the Starry Sky Riffelberg. Those who prefer a little less exertion can also return Your hosts at 3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat will serve you an on the Gornergrat railway. A 3-course lunch is served in the Hotel exquisite dinner buffet. Peter Salzmann, an astronomer from the Riffelberg, with soup, salad and a main course. The Gornergrat valley, provides an insight into the constellations and tells Greek railway then takes you on to ‘Alphitta Chez Freddy’ on the Riffel- robber stories about Zeus, Hera and the other gods. In conclusion, alp for dessert and a special coffee made specially to your taste. the participants practice a dry navigation with their own star And finally the Gornergrat railway returns you to Zermatt. map. Perhaps you will be in luck, and the weather will allow you to have a spectacular view of the starry sky. During the evening Dates: daily from 15.12.2013 – 7.04.2014, possible from it is possible to visit the ‘Stellarium’ in the south dome of the 9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. 3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat. Includes: railway ride Zermatt – Gornergrat – Riffelberg – Riffelalp – Zermatt Includes: railway ride Zermatt – Gornergrat – Zermatt apéro riche in the 3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat chinese Fondue Dinner buffet in the 3100 Kulm- 3-course lunch in the Hotel Riffelberg hotel Gornergrat. dessert and coffee in ‘Alphitta Chez Freddy’ Dates: every Thursday from 02.01.2014 – 27.03.2014 on the Riffelalp 6.00 p.m. journey with the Gornergrat Bahn to the Rotenboden – Riffelberg toboggan run including Gornegrat. 11.15 p.m. arriving back in Zermatt. toboggan hire or snow shoe hire Prices: adults CHF 94.00 Prices: adults CHF 150.00 with Half-Price Pass, General Pass, with Half-Price Pass, General Pass, ski pass CHF 73.00 ski pass CHF 110.00 children 9 – 16 years (1998 – 2005) CHF 49.00 children 9 – 16 years (1997 – 2003) CHF 85.00 children – 16 years with Junior Card CHF 39.00 children – 9 years (2004 and younger) free children – 9 years (2004 and younger) free Booking: until 4.00 p.m. the previous day. Booking: until 4.00 p.m.

3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat, tel. +41(0)27 966 64 00 3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat, tel. +41 (0)27 966 64 00 [email protected], www.gornergrat.ch (e-Booking) [email protected], www.gornergrat.ch (e-Booking) Winter Offers 27

Winter Walking Experience on the Gornergrat In the midst of 29 four-thousand-metre peaks, away from the ski pistes, perfectly maintained winter walking trails meander through the snow-covered alpine landscape. (Open depending on weather conditions from Christmas until Easter. Changes at short notice possible).

Winter Walker Ticket Gornergrat (01.12.2013 – 01.05.2014) Prices: adults CHF 74.00 Happy Hour Gornergrat (after 12.15 p.m.) CHF 56.00 with Half-Price Pass, General Pass, Swiss Pass CHF 37.00 with ski pass Zermatt free children 9 – 16 years (1997 – 2003) CHF 37.00 children – 9 years or with Junior Card free

Winter Walker Rotenboden, Riffelberg (01.12.2013 – 01.05.2014) Prices: adults CHF 56.00 with Half-Price Pass, General Pass, Swiss Pass CHF 28.00 with ski pass Zermatt free children 9 – 16 years CHF 28.00 children – 9 years or with Junior Card free

Gornergrat Bahn, tel. +41 (0)848 642 442 [email protected], www.gornergrat.ch (e-Booking)

Winter Hiking.

Zermatt Peak Pass Enjoying winter offside from the ski slopes? Zermatt, Täsch, The Zermatt Peak Pass is the ideal tickets for all winter hikers or Randa prepare more than 70 km of winter hiking trails between non skiers. More information can be found on page 110. November and April for just this purpose. The amount of snowfall determines how quickly each trail will be ready for you. Please Zermatt Bergbahnen AG, tel. +41 (0)27 966 01 01 note carefully the hiking rules on page 55. [email protected], www.matterhornparadise.ch Winter Offers 29

107 Zermatt 110 Zermatt Zermatt – Ried. Blauherd – Fluhalp.

2’000 3’000 1.6 km 1 2.2 km 1 1’500 50 Min. 40 Min. 2’500 30 Min. 30 Min. 216 m 49 m 1’000 Ried, Cervo, Schönegg 2’000 Blue Lounge, Fluhalp 1 1.6 1 2.2 * Interesting theme trail ‘The Survival of Animals in Winter’. A brochure about theme trails is available at the sales offices of ­the Zermatt Bergbahnen AG.

108 Zermatt 11010 Zermatt Zermatt – Haueten Sunnegga – – Tiefmatten. Tufteren.

2’000 2’500 1.6 km 1 2.1 km 1 1’500 1 h 45 Min. 2’000 30 Min. 30 Min. 200 m 73 m 1’000 Cervo, Schönegg 1’500 Sunnegga, Tufternalp 0.5 0.9 1 2.1 *

109 Zermatt 112 Zermatt Winkelmatten – Zermatt – Findeln Schönegg. – Sunnegga. (AHV-Weg / unterer Höhenweg) 2’000 2’500 1.25 km 1 3.9 km 1 1’500 1 h 1 h 2’000 2 h 1 h 30 63 m 668 m 1’000 Sonnmatten, Cervo, Schönegg 1’500 Sunnegga, various restau- 0.5 1.25 1 2 3 3.9 rants Findeln

* Opening within three or four days after snowfall. Explanation of the pictograms on page 129. Winter Offers 31

101132 Zermatt 101165 Zermatt Rotenboden – Winkelmatten – Riffelsee – Furi. Riffelberg. 3’000 2’000 2.5 km 1 4 km 1 2’500 1 h 1 h 30 1’500 1 h 45 Min. 233 m 187 m 2’000 Various restaurants Riffel- 1’000 Sonnmatten, Höfu's 1 2 2.5 1 2 3 4 berg various restaurants Furi

* Winter walker ticket on page 27.

114 117 0 Zermatt 06 Zermatt Riffelalp– Ritti – Zermatt – Moos – Zermatt. Blatten – Zum See – Furi. 2’500 2’000 5 km 1 3.5 km 1 2’000 2 h 15 2 h 30 1’500 1 h 30 1 h 15 591 m 1 247 m 1’500 Various restaurants Riffelalp, 1’000 Blatten, Höfu's, Zum See, 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 3.5 Chämi Hitta various restaurants Furi

* Winter walker ticket on page 27.

115 Zermatt 118 Zermatt Zermatt – Tiefen- Zermatt – Blatten – matten – Findeln – Zum See – Furi. Sunnegga. 2’000 2’000 4.6 km 1 2.1 km 1 1’500 2 h 1 h 30 1’500 1 h 45 Min. 431 m 247 m 1’000 Sunnegga, various restaurants 1’000 Blatten, Zum See, 1 2 3 41 4.6 1 2.1 1 Findeln various restaurants Furi

By good weather conditions only.

* Opening within three or four days after snowfall. Winter Offers 33

101192 Zermatt 131130 Täsch Zermatt – Panoramaweg Zum See – Furi. Täsch.

3’000 2’000 2.1 km 1 5.5 km 1 2’500 1 h 45 Min. 1’500 45 Min. 45 Min. 247 m 230 m 2’000 Zum See, 1’000 Various restaurants Täsch 1 2.1 1 2 3 4 51 5.5 various restaurants Furi

101230 Zermatt 131141 Täsch Zermatt – Blatten – Täsch – Randa. Zum See – Bielti – Furi. 2’000 2’000 2.1 km 1 4 km 1 1’500 1 h 15 1 h 1’500 1 h 1 h 247 m 40 m 1’000 Blatten, Zum See, var. rest. Furi 1’000 Various restaurants Täsch, 1 2.1 1 2 3 4 * Hole in one in Randa

121 Zermatt 132 Täsch Zermatt – Zmutt – Täsch – Schali – Furi. Täsch. (circular hike)

2’000 2’000 2.9 km 1 3.4 km 1 1’500 1 h 30 1 h 1’500 1 h 30 1 h 30 316 m 15 m 1’000 Zmutt, various restaurant Furi 1’000 Various restaurants in Täsch 1 2 2.9 1 2 3 3.4 *

122 Zermatt 133 Randa Zermatt – Furi – Dorfweg Randa. Stafel – Schwarz- see 2’000 2’000 7.7 km 1 4.5 km 1 1’500 3 h 30 3 h 1’500 1 h 1 h 963 m 141 m 1’000 Sonnmatten, various 1’000 Alpenblick 1 2 3 4.2 1 2 3 4 4.5 restaurants Furi, Stafelalp, Schwarzsee * Opening within three or four days after snowfall. Winter Offers 35

121414 Zermatt Challange Trail.

Gornergrat – Rotenboden FINISH START 1.7 km 2 1 h 1 h 274 m Various restaurants Gornergrat

FINISH 121425 Zermatt Panorama Trail.

Rotenboden – Riffelberg

2.5 km 2 START 1 h 30 – 2 h 1 h 30 – 2 h Snowshoe Hiking. 233 m Various restaurants Riffelberg

Four marked trails are available for your snowshoe hikes around Zermatt. The trails are marked between December and April and 143 Zermatt can be traversed without a guide. They are not cleared, not pro- White Magic Trail. FINISH tected from natural risks like avalanches or falling rocks and are not checked every day. Schwarzsee – Hermetji – Furi

Use at your own risk. 3 km 2 1 h 30 – 2 h 1 h 30 – 2 h Zermatt Tourism, tel. +41 (0)27 966 81 00 START 718 m [email protected], www.zermatt.ch Schwarzsee, various rest. Furi

144 FINISH Zermatt Rental Gornergrat Bahn Nordwand Trail. Snowshoe rental at the following stations: Riffelberg, Rotenboden Schwarzsee – Restaurant Stafelalp Prices: 1 day (from 8.00 a.m.) CHF 15.00

½ day (from / to 12.15 p.m.) CHF 8.00 3.5 km 2 1 h – 1 h 15 1 h 30 – 2 h START 718 m Schwarzsee, Stafelalp Summer Offers 37

Offers on the Mountain.

On the Trail of the alpine dairyman Get to know Zermatt from its unspoilt side and visit the village’s only alpine dairy in Zermatt on the Stafel. Enjoy a glass of fresh milk at the dairy and sample the excellent Zermatt Alpine cheese that you can buy on site. You can also learn how the cheese is made and about life on a mountain. The dairy sells its own milk products. On the idyllic walk from either Furi or Schwarzsee to the Stafel, you will pass close to the north face of the Matterhorn.

Dates: daily from mid July to end of August 2014 visit of the alpine dairy from 1.00 p.m. – 3.00 p.m. Prices: package via Furi adults CHF 19.00 children 9 – 16 years (1998 – 2004) CHF 13.50 children – 9 years (2005 and younger) free

package via Schwarzsee adults CHF 40.00 children 9 – 16 years (1998 – 2004) CHF 24.00 children – 9 years (2005 and younger) free

the package includes: journey Zermatt – Furi or Zermatt – Schwarzsee and also Cheese-tasting at Stafel alpine dairy. Groups: every 10th person free of charge, please register 3 days in advance with Zermatt Bergbahnen AG.

Zermatt Bergbahnen AG, tel. +41 (0)27 966 01 01 [email protected], www.matterhornparadise.ch

Uniques summer Offers. Summer Offers 39

Fly Fishing Fly fishing is a popular sport around the world and also has a passionate following in Switzerland. FlyFish Zermatt offers the chance of a memorable experience in the middle of the breath- taking Swiss mountain world. A wide range of fishing tours to one of Europe's most stunning Alpine lakes is offered.

FlyFish Zermatt, tel.+41 (0)79 327 60 54 [email protected], www.flyfishzermatt.com Dirt Scooter: A Day of pure Adventure at Schwarzsee The ultimate challenge for adventurous spirits: take the cable car up to the Schwarzsee and then get the thrill of speeding back down the valley again by dirt scooter (downhill trottinett). Call in Rothorn: Early Departures for Hikers at the various restaurants along the route to keep your strength Would you like to start your hike very early in the morning? up. The ideal programme with the big fun factor! Zermatt Bergbahnen AG now offer you the possibility of taking the special departure to see the sunrise on the Rothorn every Dates: daily from 21.06. – 12.10.2014 Tuesday from 08.07. – 30.09.2014, disembarking at your desired Prices: 5-hour package station and to start your hike. adults CHF 97.00 children 9 – 16 years (1998 – 2004) CHF 73.00 Dates: every Tuesday from 08.07. – 30.09.2014 suitable for children aged 9 and over (minimum number of participants necessary for sunrise trip) the package includes: bike day pass for Prices: see individual departures on page 108. Schwarzsee, dirt scooter hire (5 hours) Booking: by the latest at 3.00 p.m. the previous day.

2-hour package Zermatt Bergbahnen AG, tel. +41 (0)27 966 01 01 adults CHF 67.50 [email protected], www.matterhornparadise.ch children 9 – 16 years (1998 – 2004) CHF 50.00 suitable for children aged 9 and over

the package includes: single ticket Schwarzsee, dirt scooter transport, dirt scooter hire (2 hours) Groups: every 10th person free of charge, please register 3 days in advance with Zermatt Bergbahnen AG.

Zermatt Bergbahnen AG, tel. +41 (0)27 966 01 01 [email protected], www.matterhornparadise.ch Summer Offers 41

Dossen Glacier Garden The suspension bridge in Zermatt, which leads from the lower Gandegg near Furi to Dossen, allows for easy access to the Dossen Glacier Garden. It is a hiker’s paradise, and the children’s playground, barbecue sites and seating will tempt you to linger a while amid this spectacular glacier scenery.

More information in the broschure: Furi, a world full of experiences: suspension bridge, herbs, gardens, gorges. Golf Early Bird, night golf, ‘Bring a friend’: the Golf Club Matterhorn Zermatt Tourism, tel. +41 (0)27 966 81 00 certainly comes up with good ideas for its guests. Just outside [email protected], www.zermatt.ch the village of Zermatt, between Täsch and Randa, you can play on a 9-hole ‘Alpine Parkland’-style golf course with a view of the Breithorn and the Klein Matterhorn.

Glacier Hike from Rotenboden to the Monte Rosa Cabin Golf Club Matterhorn, tel. +41 (0)27 967 70 00 With the hike to the Monte Rosa, the Alpin Center and the [email protected], www.golfclubmatterhorn.ch Gornergrat Bahn make a unique experience possible. Surround- ed by Swiss mountain peaks, you will cross the Gorner glacier, the third-longest glacier in the Alps, with a mountain guide to the starting point for the Monte Rosa ascent. The tour can be Cable car operator for one trip combined with the Climate Audio Trail, an audio round trip from Have you ever watched the fascinating work of the cable car Zermatt to Rotenboden (2,819 m) and up to the new Monte Rosa attendant? Well, now you can be the boss during a ride! Close Cabin (2,883 m). The audio round-trip comprises 9 five-minute the doors on Trockener Steg and take your rightful place on the climate stories that lead you into another time, another climate throne. The cable car accelerates silently, various lamps blink, and another geography. and you enjoy the spectacular ride across the glacier before it slows down again as if by magic before arriving neatly at the Challenging mountain hike with glacier hike (T4), walking time station. Back at Trockener Steg you will receive your diploma and is about 7 – 8 hours. Can also be booked as a 2-day tour. Price a surprise gift. on request. The hike only takes place if enough people register (minimum 4 persons). Dates: daily Prices: CHF 15.00 incl. surprise gift and diploma Opening hours of the Alpin Center: in summer daily from (Children 6 – 16 years) 9.00 a.m. to midday, and from 3.00 p.m. – 7.00 p.m. Booking: 2 days in advance.

Alpin Center Zermatt, tel. +41 (0)27 966 24 60 Zermatt Bergbahnen AG, tel. +41 (0)27 966 01 01 [email protected], www.alpincenter-zermatt.ch [email protected], www.matterhornparadise.ch Summer Offers 43

Kickbiking on Sunnegga with refreshing treat You can rent the popular kick-bike scooters including a helmet, from the Sunnegga valley station, and then speed down to Zer- mat via Tufteren. A wayside stop at one of the attractive restau- rants is almost compulsory. This additional package enables you to take a break at one of the restaurants Ried or Othmar’s Hütte and enjoy a cool refreshing drink (non-alcoholic) or a delicious ice cream. After your adventurous ride, hand in your kickbike at the valley station.

Dates: daily from 29.05. – 19.10.2014 Prices: package kickbike hire (without ticket) adults CHF 18.00 children 9 – 16 years (1998 – 2004) CHF 12.00 families¹ CHF 51.00 Gornerschlucht – Gorner Gorge additional child CHF 6.00 A unique adventure in nature through the gorge created by the Gorner Vispa. For 100 years there has been a safe path leading package kickbike hire with refreshments through the gorge to galleries and boardwalks. Duration approx. (without ticket) 15 minutes. The entrance is situated about 10 minutes south of adults CHF 23.00 the valley station ‘Matterhorn glacier paradise’ mountain railway. children 9 – 16 years (1998 – 2004) CHF 17.00 At the end of the path, you can continue on through Blatten or families¹ CHF 71.00 Moos. additional child CHF 11.00 ¹ Family: 2 adults and 2 children up to 16 years (1998) Dates: daily from end of May to the middle of October 9.15 a.m. – 5.45 p.m. Zermatt Bergbahnen AG, tel. +41 (0)27 966 01 01 Prices: adults CHF 4.50 [email protected], www.matterhornparadise.ch children CHF 2.50 groups of ten and more CHF 4.00

Gornerschlucht Zermatt, Leander Taugwalder, tel. +41 (0)27 967 20 96 Minigolf – Hotel Christiania www.blatten-zermatt.ch Prices: adults CHF 4.00 children CHF 3.00 opening times: all day

Hotel Christiania, tel. +41 (0)27 966 80 00 [email protected], www.christiania-zermatt.com Summer Offers 45

Sunrise on Gornergrat – not for People who like to lie in! Experience the unique sunrise over the Matterhorn. The magnifi- cent mountain ranges around the Matterhorn are resplendent in the morning light and the first delicate rays of sunlight will illuminate the highest of the twenty-nine 4,000-metre peaks. The magnificent reflection of the Matterhorn and the legendary sounds on lake Riffelsee provide an unforgettable experience. The cogwheel railway ascends to lake Riffelsee early in the morning. Nature-lovers Prisca and Sepp accompany you to give you more information about the flora and fauna. A hearty buffet breakfast awaits you in the Kulmhotel Gornergrat.

Dates: every Thursday from 26.06. – 04.09.2014 Date / time: 26.06.2014 04.40 h 07.08.2014 05.25 h 03.07.2014 04.45 h 14.08.2014 05.35 h 10.07.2014 04.55 h 21.08.2014 05.45 h 17.07.2014 05.00 h 28.08.2014 05.55 h 24.07.2014 05.05 h 04.09.2014 06.05 h 31.07.2014 05.15 h (Subject to timetable changes) Includes: railway ride Zermatt – Riffelsee – Gornergrat – Zermatt. Breakfast buffet in the 3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat. Prices: adults CHF 85.00 with Half-Price Pass, General Pass, Zermatt Peak Pass CHF 65.00 children 6 – 16 years (1998 – 2007) * CHF 49.00 children 6 – 16 years with Junior Card * CHF 39.00 children – 6 years (2008 and younger) * free * significant is the date of birth! Booking: until 4.00 p.m. on the previous day.

3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat, tel. +41 (0)27 966 64 00 [email protected], www.gornergrat.ch (e-Booking)

Folklore on the Mountain Even late risers can enjoy the stunning panorama on Gornergrat accompanied by folklore music. Various bands add to the wonder- ful experience, from early morning until around 11.30 am. Further information at www.gornergrat.ch Summer Offers 47

Sunrise Rothorn The unforgettable play of colours combined with the exclusive panorama at Rothorn makes the sunrise an incomparable expe- rience. The Matterhorn is bathed in all its pink splendour as you watch the awakening of the magnificent Zermatt mountains. The package includes a single or return ticket Zermatt – Rothorn and a hearty Alpine breakfast buffet in the cosy restaurant­ Rothorn.

Dates: every Tuesday from 08.07. – 30.09.2014 Date / time: 08.07.2014 05.00 h 26.08.2014 06.00 h 15.07.2014 05.15 h 02.09.2014 06.00 h 22.07.2014 05.15 h 09.09.2014 06.15 h 29.07.2014 05.30 h 16.09.2014 06.30 h 05.08.2014 05.30 h 23.09.2014 06.30 h 12.08.2014 05.45 h 30.09.2014 06.45 h 19.08.2014 05.45 h Single trip: adults CHF 62.50 Sunset Dinner Gornergrat with Half-Price Pass, General Pass, Enjoy the impressive sunset on the Gornergrat surrounded by Zermatt Peak Pass CHF 49.50 29 ‘four-thousanders’. The day draws to a close, and the unique Children 9 – 16 years (1998 – 2004) CHF 45.00 evening atmosphere adds a touch of magic to the glacier world Children – 9 years (2005 and younger) free around the Gornergrat. Your hosts from the 3100 Kulmhotel Return trip: adults CHF 81.00 Gornergrat pamper you with the very best from their kitchen with Half-Price Pass, General Pass, and cellar. Zermatt Peak Pass CHF 61.00 children 9 – 16 years (1998 – 2004) CHF 54.50 Dates: every Wednesday from 25.06. – 03.09.2014 children – 9 years (2005 and younger) free 7.24 p.m. journey with the Gornergrat Bahn to the Booking: by the latest at 3.00 p.m. on the previous day. Gornegrat. 11.15 p.m. arriving back in Zermatt. minimum number of participants is required. Includes: railway ride Zermatt – Gornergrat – Zermatt chinese fondue dinner Buffet, folklore Music Zermatt Bergbahnen AG, tel. +41 (0)27 966 01 01 Prices: adults CHF 93.00 [email protected], www.matterhornparadise.ch with Half-Price Pass, General Pass, Zermatt Peak Pass CHF 71.00 children 6 – 16 years (1998 – 2007) * CHF 49.00 children 6 – 16 years with Junior Card * CHF 39.00 children – 6 years (2008 and younger) * free * Significant is the date of birth! Booking: on www.gornergrat.ch or until 4.00 p.m. on the previous day.

3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat, tel. +41 (0)27 966 64 00 [email protected], www.gornergrat.ch (e-Booking) Summer Offers 49

Wolli Adventure Park at Sunnegga Sunnegga, the popular sun terrace of Zermatt, has become a central attraction with a range of activities and exciting offers. The Wolli adventure playground by the lake Leisee has been expanded and the barbecue areas have been completely renewed. While the kids are burning off their energy on the playground, their parents have the opportunity to relax with a marvellous view of the Matterhorn on the idyllic lake Leisee, and can also take a refreshing swim. The ‘Zermatt Beach’ offers fun and variety for young and old. Now the Leisee water temperature is available at www.matterhornparadise.ch

Important: there is no shade around lake Leisee and therefore we Wolli and the Climate Detectives – Gornergrat recommend protecting children with a high-factor sunscreen. The ‘ Wolli and the Climate Detectives’ adventure starts at Zermatt Tourism, where the climate detectives are fitted out with an audio guide, binoculars and a map. The audio stories are combined with a journey on the Gornergrat railway up to the Gornergrat, and Mountain Biking. then with an exciting, entertaining and educational walk through the Zermatt world of mountains and glaciers. Across gravel and loose stones, through forests of larch and Swiss The audio adventure starts during the journey to the Gornergrat. pine and along single trails – you will always have a glorious back- The children get to know Wolli, the black-nose sheep, and learn drop of mountains in front of you. The six routes are covering a about the disappearance of the glacier fleas. Once introduced total of 100 km.They suit various requirements and cover altitude to this tricky case, the fledgling climate detectives can already differences of 1,000 m on average. Nowhere is training better than solve the first riddle while still in the train. On the observation between 1,600 and 2,500 m a.s.l. Why not test our downhill course platform of the Gornergrat, they can enjoy the stunning view, on Sunnegga? Bike passes you find on page 122. marvel at the Monte Rosa Cabin and meet Wolli’s girlfriend, the alpine chough (Alpendohle), who will pose another riddle. On the Zermatt Tourism, tel. +41 (0)27 966 81 00 easy, approx. 1½ hour walk from the Rotenboden Station to the [email protected], www.zermatt.ch Riffelberg Station, the climate detectives can also get know more of Wolli’s friends, each of whom will provide them with a further riddle.

Will the young climate detectives succeed in solving the seven riddles and thereby the case of the vanished glacier fleas? They will find out when they return to Zermatt Tourism and try to open the treasure chest with the code they have deduced. The right code will open the treasure chest, and rewards the children with a Wolli surprise package. Summer Offers 51

Mountain Bike Routes Zermatt has six signposted mountain bike routes.

Section length time gradient level 1. Zermatt – Schwarzsee: 22,5 km 3 – 4 h 1’123 m difficult 2. Zermatt – Riffelboden: 16,9 km 3 h 954 m medium 3. Zermatt – Rothorn: 12 km 2 h 1’464 m medium 4. Zermatt – Gornergrat: 20 km 3 h 1’518 m medium 5. Täsch – Täschalp: 9,44 km 2 h 873 m medium 6. Täsch – Randa: 17 km 2 h 390 m easy Climbing.

Downhill Route Zermatt has always been a climber’s paradise; the surrounding This challenging downhill slope is riddled with exciting jumps mountains were climbed and explored from early on. Here you’ll and chicken lines. 3.1 km, 15 min, 528 m, level: difficult. Start find a personal challenge for every level. below the restaurant Sunnegga, with Haueten as your destination, where the slope meets the Riedstrasse. You can now hire timing devices at the valley station. Giant fixed Rope Route The ‘Downhill Sunnegga’ bike pass (1 – 7 days) is valid for the The ‘Schweifinen’ fixed rope route high above the roofs of Zermatt Zermatt – Sunnegga funicular, including bike transport. More guarantees action, deep insights and a fantastic view. It is marked information on page 122. off into three areas of increasing difficulty (SK 2 – SK 4). The fixed rope route is ideal for families with children aged 10. The route can be climbed with or without a guide.

Bikeschool Alpin Center Zermatt, tel. +41 (0)27 966 24 60 Bikeschool Zermatt is eager to give all bike interested a best pos- [email protected], www.alpincenter-zermatt.ch sible experience in the grand alpine environment around Zermatt. All ages and levels will find adapted programs, which will make your stay unforgettable, from playful skill training schemes for kids to epic freeride tours in alpine surroundings. Individual and Riffelhorn group lessons available. Riffelhorn offers various rock climbing routes of varying difficulty. The sunny south side, with its finest quality of rock and stunning Bike School Zermatt, Adrian Greiner, tel. +41 (0)79 651 70 50 backdrop, is particularly popular. [email protected], www.bikeschulezermatt.ch Alpin Center Zermatt, tel. +41 (0)27 966 24 60 [email protected], www.alpincenter-zermatt.ch Summer Offers 53

Zermatt Mountain Guide Association Arranges guided mountain trips. Choose from easy to hard hikes, climbing routes and hikes across glaciers, day trips (to Breithorn, Pollux and Castor) and two-day trips (to the Matterhorn, Dufour- spitze and Dom). Various climbing tours, fixed rope routes, train- ing on cliffs and ice.

Alpin Center Zermatt, tel. +41 (0)27 966 24 60 [email protected], www.alpincenter-zermatt.ch

Summer Skiing and Snowboarding.

Snow Sports 365 Days a Year In summer, the Matterhorn ski paradise with up to 21 km of Summer Hiking. beautifully groomed ski slopes is Europe’s highest and largest snow sports region. Anyone who sets out to get to know the hiking area in the Zer- Make your own jumps at Gravity Park or just look on as the matt-Matterhorn destination will find a large and varied range national team does its training! Ski stars from all over the world of offers: in the area around Zermatt there are a total of 400 km train on these slopes. of marked hiking trails to blaze and explore. No matter whether you’re big or small, old or young, athletic or laid back – Zermatt Zermatt Bergbahnen AG, tel. +41 (0)27 966 01 01 offers something for everyone. In the following we will show you [email protected], www.matterhornparadise.ch some hiking routes that invite you to come and explore. Various hiking maps are also available for you to buy. Please note that mountain restaurant opening times may vary. Detailed informa- tion is available from Zermatt Tourism. Ski and Snowboard Schools On request, Zermatt Tourism can provide an overview of all the Zermatt Tourism, tel. +41 (0)27 966 81 00 ski and snowboard schools that offer private, group and children’s [email protected], www.zermatt.ch lessons.

Zermatt Tourism, tel. +41 (0)27 966 81 00 [email protected], www.zermatt.ch Zermatt Peak Pass and Hiking Pass The Zermatt Peak Pass or the Hiking pass are the ideal tickets for hikers, bikers and nature-lovers. More information can be found on page 110 and 124. Summer Offers 55

Hiking Pass Fitness circuits in Zermatt and Randa Discover the wealth of hiking options, breathtaking views and the Zermatt: in a secluded environment. The route goes through a many mountain restaurants and huts in the Zermatt-Täsch-Randa sparse and romantic mountain meadows. The route starts at region. Take a Hiking Pass with you on your hikes and get it Zen Stecken, increases in height towards the end of the ski slope, stamped by the wardens at the mountain restaurants and huts go to the right at the footbridge (signposted). Area Aroleidwald – listed. As soon as you’ve collected a minimum of six stamps from Blatten. Route length 2.7 km, 3.9 effective kilometres, gradient at least three regions of your choice, you’ll be rewarded with a 120 m. diploma and a surprise gift. Randa: in the forest, near the Altermenzen campgrounds. Starts The Hiking Passes are ready and waiting at the tourist offices in to the north of the sports field. Fitness circuit near the stream. Zermatt, Täsch and Randa! Route length 2.5 km, 3.1 effective kilometres, gradient 60 m.

Zermatt Tourism, tel. +41 (0)27 966 81 00 [email protected], www.zermatt.ch Hiking guides Trained hiking guides will show you Zermatt’s mountain world in their own way. Find out more about the nature, culture, customs, stories and history of the region. In addition to one-day tours, Hiking Rules numerous multi-day tours are also offered. 1. Plan every hike in the mountains carefully and make sure it is suitable for your physical condition and the time of year. You can obtain additional information from Zermatt Tourism. 2. The weather can change quickly in the mountains, so always take a warm sweater and windcheater with you. Zermatt Tourism, tel. +41 (0)27 966 81 00 3. Wear hiking boots and take enough food and drink with you. [email protected], www.zermatt.ch/wanderleiter 4. Do not go alone. Let other people know where you are plan- ning to hike and inform them when you arrive back. 5. Observe changes in the weather and turn back in good time in the case of doubtful weather. Nordic Walking 6. Do not set foot on a glacier or leave the marked hiking paths The specially marked Nordic walking routes are located at the without a mountain guide. trails with the Nordic walking pictogram. 7. Walking on the ski slopes is forbidden. 8. Do not harm plants and animals. More information is available at Zermatt Tourism. 9. Never walk straight through forests or across fields; always use existing roads and paths. Zermatt Tourism, tel. +41 (0)27 966 81 00 10. Be courteous to other hikers and pedestrians. [email protected], www.zermatt.ch 11. Always close gates and fences behind you.

These warning signs remind you of the CONSTANT DANGER in a river bed and on the banks of water channels below reservoirs and water containment areas. Summer Offers 57

Dogs Wheelchair accessible hiking trail Dogs are admitted under the following conditions: Zermatt has built an obstacle-free hiking trail suitable for wheel- • All dogs must be kept on a leash inside the village. chair users. The trail leads from Furi – Moos – Kirchbrücke – Bahn- • Potentially dangerous dogs must be kept on a leash outside hofstrasse all the way to Zermatt. The facilities along the trail, the home and must wear a muzzle. such as restaurants or toilets, have also been adapted for wheel- chair users.

Theme Trails Furi Hiking while learning exciting and educational things at the Furiweg. same time: that is also possible in the hiking area of the Zermatt- Matterhorn destination. The various theme trails show you Zer- Furi – Moos – Zermatt matt and its surroundings from another perspective: whether that means its glacier landscape and its animals, or the great variety of alpine flowers and rocks. New and exciting things are guaran- 5 km 2 teed. Most of the posts feature an artistic eye-catcher, you’ll be in 1 h 10 2’500 for a surprise! 280 m

2’000 Various restaurants Furi, The theme trail guide, available at Zermatt Bergbahnen AG ticket Höfu's offices, Wega and ZAP, provides all theme trail texts in German, 1’500 June – September 1 2 3 4 5 French and English. Price: CHF 18.50. In the higher sections, snow fields sometimes persist until The short brochure about the Blumenweg in Japanese is the summer months. CHF 10.00. The paved path winds its way through a peaceful, romantic landscape Boasting with a wealth of Alpine plants and impressive primal rock formations.

The following icons are explained on the back cover. Summer Offers 59

1 Rothorn 4 Rothorn Abenteuerweg. Diretissima.

Rothorn – Ritzengrat – Tufteren – Patrullarve – Tufteren Tiefenmatten – Zermatt

3.8 km 3 4 km 2 3’000 2’500 1 h 25 2 h 25 1 h 15 1 h 50 2’500 870 m 2’000 605 m Rothorn, Tufternalp Tufternalp 2’000 Mid June – September 1’500 June – September 1 2 3 3.8 1 2 3 4

The trail can be extended by taking the Waldweg (No. 12) or The typical Valais hamlet of Tuftern, wildlife, path through Direttissima (No. 4). the forest amidst alpine roses. Spectacular view of the valley of Zermatt, the Matterhorn can be seen from its most photogenic side at all times; wildlife, a hike offering a great deal of variety.

Rothorn 5 Rothorn Blumenweg. Gamsweg.

Blauherd – Tufteren – Rothorn – Kumme – Sunnegga Tufteren

4.3 km 2 4.9 km 2 3’000 3’000 1 h 20 1 h 35 1 h 30 2 h 25 2’500 290 m 2’500 870 m Tufternalp, Sunnegga Rothorn, Tufternalp 2’000 June – September 2’000 July – October, the hiking 1 2 3 4.3 1 2 3 4 4.9 trail is impassable in parts On this trail you will find several topic items which present because of snow you the great variety of alpine flowers and their characteris- in early summer. tics. A brochure about theme trails is available at the sales A hiking trail amidst beautiful scenery, recommended for offices of ­the Zermatt Bergbahnen AG. people looking for peace and quiet. Plenty of opportunities to see the wildlife. Passes through the most varied mountain scenery in ­Zermatt. Summer Offers 61

6 Rothorn 8 Rothorn Gourmetweg. Murmelweg.

Sunnegga – Findeln – Blauherd – Stellisee – Patrullarve – Ried – Zermatt Sunnegga

5.1 km 2

1 h 30 2 h 3.3 km 2 2’500 3’000 680 m 55 Min. 1 h 15 2’000 Various restaurants Findeln, 2’500 290 m Othmar’s Hütte, Ried Sunnegga 1’500 All year 2’000 June – September 1 2 3 4 5.1 1 2 3.3

See the wildlife on the Oberer Höhenweg. Marmots: find out about the way of life of these cute rodents on this theme trail (wooden sculptures and informa- tion boards in 6 languages); marmot observation points at Sunnegga, uninterrupted view of the Matterhorn. You can swim in the Leisee. A brochure about theme trails is available at the sales offices of ­the Zermatt Bergbahnen AG.

7 Rothorn 9 Rothorn Kristallweg. Panoramaweg.

Rothorn – Fluhalp – Blauherd – Ritzengrat Stellisee – Blauherd

5.2 km 2 2.1 km 2 3’000 3’000 1 h 30 2 h 05 35 Min. 2 h 25 2’500 505 m 2’500 220 m Rothorn, Fluhalp Rothorn, Tufternalp 2’000 June – September 2’000 Mid June – September 1 2 3 4 5.2 1 2.1 (Fluhalp – Stellisee – Blauherd all year) The trail can be extended by taking the Abenteuerweg (No. 1). You see the Matterhorn from its most photogenic side at all The Findel glacier, the lake Stellisee reflecting the Matter- times on this hike. Uninterrupted view of the Matterhorn horn, the charming Fluhalp restaurant, wildlife, alpine flora mountain, animals such as chamois and ibex, geology, flora (edelweiss). and fauna. Themed information areas, the Matterhorn‘s origins in Africa. A brochure about theme trails is available at the sales offices of ­the Zermatt Bergbahnen AG. Summer Offers 63

10 Rothorn 12 Rothorn Peak Collection. Waldweg.

Rund um das Rothorn Tufteren – Patrullarve – Ried – Zermatt

5 km 2 0.75 km 1 1 h 30 2 h 05 3’500 2’500 30 Min. 30 Min. 612 m 3’000 ca. 10 m 2’000 Tufternalp, Ried, Othmar’s Rothorn Hütte 2’500 June – September 1’500 June – September 0.75 1 2 3 4 5

Sculptures introducing you to Zermatt’s mountains (with The idyllic hamlet of Tuftern, a good path through the forest infor­mation about the rock, the first climbers of each moun- lined with alpine roses taking you through the hamlet of tain and the thoughts of mountain guides, with information Ried, the fragrance of the pine forest. boards in 4 languages) amidst 38 four-thousand-metre peaks, Sunnegga – Tufteren 30 Min. the best view of the Matterhorn. A brochure about theme trails is available at the sales offices of ­the Zermatt Bergbahnen AG.

11 Rothorn 13 Rothorn 5 Seenweg. Weg zur Freiheit. Blauherd – Stellisee – Grindji- see – Grünsee – Moosjiesee – Rothorn – Oberrothorn Leisee – Sunnegga

7.6 km 2

2 h 30 3 h 15 2.7 km 3 2’500 3’500 453 m 1 h 25 1 h 05 2’000 Grünsee, Sunnegga, various 3’000 432 m restaurants in Findeln Rothorn 1’500 June – September 2’500 Mid June – September 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7.6 1 2 2.7

Mountain lakes reflecting the Matterhorn, a wide range of The highest hiking trail in Europe (3,415 m), one of the alpine flowers, near the moraine of the Findeln glacier. You most specta­cular viewpoints in Zermatt with a view of can swim in the lake Leisee and lake Grünsee. 38 four-thousand-metre peaks, a theme trail devoted to the philosophy of nature: the evolution from mineral to the soul is demonstrated by means of sculptures in metal and glass (in 4 languages). A brochure about theme trails is available at the sales offices of ­the Zermatt Bergbahnen AG. Summer Offers 65

14 Gornergrat 16 Zermatt Arvenweg. Bahnweg.

Riffelalp – Findelbach – Zermatt – Täsch Zermatt

4.3 km 2 6.5 km 1 1 h 20 2 h 1 h 40 1 h 55 2’500 2’000 591 m 196 m 2’000 Various restaurants 1’500 Various restaurants Riffelalp Zermatt / Täsch 1’500 June – October 1’000 June – October 1 2 3 4.3 1 2 3 4 5 68 6.5

Pine and larch forest, the Findelbach bridge, Findelbach wa- It is possible to return by train. terfall, Gornergrat Bahn and Riffelalp with the highest tram The railway, the Glacier Express, larch forest, ‘Fuxstein’ rock in Europe. chapel just outside Täsch, heliport.

15 Gornergrat 17 Gornergrat Aussichtsweg. Gletschergarten- weg. Gornergrat – Rotenboden Riffelberg – Gletschergarten – Schweigmatten – Furi

9.1 km 2 1.8 km 1 2 h 45 3 h 45 3’500 2’500 35 Min. 50 Min. 960 m 3’000 270 m 2’000 Various restaurants Various restaurants Gornergrat Riffelberg / Furi 2’500 July – October, the hiking trail 1’500 June – October 1 1.8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9.1 is impassable in parts because of snow in early summer. Alternative route from Furi via the Gorner gorge to Zermatt, fee payable. The trail can be extended by taking the Riffelseeweg (No. 21). Glacial mills and bowls in the glacier garden at Dossen, Viewing platform above the Kulmhotel Gornergrat (5 min.), ‘Schweizer Familie’ barbecue area. the Gorner glacier (3rd longest glacier in the Alps), view of Detailed brochure ‘Furi – a world full of experiences’ can be 29 four-thousand-metre peaks including the Matterhorn. obtained from Zermatt Tourism. Summer Offers 67

17a Furi 191 Gornergrat Hängebrückenweg. Naturweg. Riffelalp – Grünsee – Moosji- Furi – Hängebrücke – see – Leisee – Sunnegga Feuerstelle – Gletschergarten –

Furi 5.3 km 2 1 h 45 1 h 40 2.8 km 1 151 m 2’000 2’500 1 h 30 1 h 15 Various restaurants Riffel- 1’500 100 m 2’000 alp, Grünsee, various restau- Various restaurants Furi rants Findeln, Sunnegga 1’000 June – October 1’500 June – October 1 2 2.8 1 2 3 4 5.3

Follow the Culture Trail (brown singposts) Side trip to Riffelalp with the highest tram in Europe; you can Glacial mills and bowls in the glacier garden at Dossen, swim in the lake Grünsee and lake Leisee. Round trip ticket ‘Schweizer Familie’ barbecue area. Zermatt – Sunnegga / Riffelalp – Zermatt available. Detailed brochure ‘Furi – a world full of experiences’ can be Pine and larch forest, moraine lake, newly-developing vegeta- obtained from Zermatt Tourism. tion, the hamlet of Findeln with a chapel dating back to 1691.

18 Gornergrat 20 Gornergrat Mark Twain weg. Riffelalpweg. Riffelalp – Schweigmatten – Riffelberg – Riffelalp Moos – Winkelmatten – Zermatt

5.6 km 2 2.2 km 1 1 h 50 2 h 35 50 Min. 50 Min. 610 m 3’000 2’500 375 m Various restaurants 2’500 Various restaurants Riffelalp / 2’000 Riffelalp, Chämi-Hitta, Ritti, Riffelberg Höfu’s 2’000 July – October 1’500 June – October 1 2.2 1 2 3 4 5 5.6

Hike with spectacular views following Mark Twain’s footsteps Pine and larch forest, the Riffelalp Resort, Riffelalp with the in his famous book ‘Climbing the Riffelberg’, Riffelalp with highest tram in Europe, view of 29 four-thousand-metre the highest tram in Europe, a view of 29 four-thousand-metre peaks including the Matterhorn. peaks including the Matterhorn. Summer Offers 69

Gornergrat 235 Gornergrat Riffelseeweg. Swiss Topwalk.

Rotenboden – Riffelsee – Riffelalp – Riffelberg – Riffelberg Riffelsee – Gornergrat

3.2 km 1 4.9 km 3 1 h 1 h 20 2 h 50 2 h 3’000 3’000 252 m 864 m 2’500 Various restaurants Riffel- 2’500 Various restaurants Riffel- berg alp / Riffelberg / Gornergrat 2’000 July – October, the hiking 2’000 July – October, the hiking 1 2 3.2 1 2 3 4 4.9 trail is impassable in parts trail is impassable in parts because of snow in early because of snow in early summer. summer. The hike can be extended by taking the Mark Twain Weg (No. 18) or Swiss Topwalk (No 23). Viewing platform above the Kulmhotel Gornergrat (5 min.), The Matterhorn is reflected in the lake Riffelsee; the Gorner the Gorner glacier, view of 29 four-thousand-metre peaks. glacier, view of 29 four-thousand-metre peaks including the Matterhorn, the Riffelsee nature reserve.

Gornergrat Gornergrat Sonnenweg. Weg der Stille.

Gornergrat – Rotenboden – Gornergrat – Kelle – Grünsee Riffelberg – Riffelalp

3 km 1 7.2 km 3 1 h 05 1 h 40 2 h 25 3 h 20 3’000 3’000 485 m 947 m 2’500 Various restaurants Gorner- 2’500 Grünsee, various restau- grat / Riffelberg rants Riffelalp / Gornergrat 2’000 July – October, the hiking 2’000 July – October 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7.2 trail is impassable in parts because of snow in early Variant Grünsee – Findeln – Sunnegga (1 h 30) summer. You can swim in the lake Grünsee. Pine and larch forest, moraine lake, newly-developing vegeta- Viewing platform above the Kulmhotel Gornergrat (5 min.), tion, ­glacial moraine, viewing platform at the Gornergrat the Gorner glacier, view of 29 four-thousand-metre peaks (5 min.). including the Matterhorn. Summer Offers 71

257 Matterhorn glacier paradise Schwarzsee Säumerweg. Hörnliweg.

Trockener Steg – Schwarzsee – Hörnlihütte * Gandegghütte –Furgg – Furi

7.2 km 2

2 h 3 h 10 4.1 km 3 2’500 3’000 1’054 m 2 h 10 1 h 30 2’000 Trockener Steg, Gandegghütte, 2’500 687 m various restaurants Furi Schwarzsee 1’500 June – October 2’000 July – September 1 2 3 4 5 6 7.2 1 2 3 4.1

Beautiful mountain and glacier scenery, rocky landscape, view A mountain hiking path. The Hörnlihütte * is normally the of the Monte Rosa glacier, the lake Leichenbretter, wildlife. starting point for climbing the Matterhorn. Recommended: free from vertigo, surefootedness. The idyllic lake Schwarzsee with its chapel ‘Maria zum Schnee’, the Matterhorn grows ever closer, the ruggedly romantic scenery, the special mountain atmosphere of the Hörnlihütte.

26 Matterhorn glacier paradise Schwarzsee Matterhorn Lärchenweg. Glacier Trail. Schwarzsee – Hermettje – Trockener Steg – Hirli – Furi Schwarzsee

3.9 km 2

6.1 km 2 1 h 20 2 h 10 3’000 2’500 2 h 2 h 15 724 m 2’500 363 m 2’000 Schwarzsee, Hermettje, Trockener Steg, Schwarzsee various restaurants auf Furi 2’000 June – September 1’500 Mid June – September 1 2 3 4 5 6.1 1 2 3 3.9

This unique theme route leads close by the Furgg glacier Wildlife, including chamois, the marsh area of Schafberg: vividly revealing its history and providing walkers with inter- special alpine flora, explore the depths of the larch forest – a active background information about glaciers. fantastic play of colours, a lovely view of the Monte Rosa gla- A brochure about theme trails is available at the sales cier. A theme trail about the life of the Eurasian nutcracker. offices of ­the Zermatt Bergbahnen AG. A brochure about theme trails is available at the sales offices of ­the Zermatt Bergbahnen AG.

* The Hörnli hut is closed in summer 2014 due to constructions. Summer Offers 73

2911 Schwarzsee 3113 Trift Matterhorn Trail. Botanischer Schwarzsee – Stafelalp – Lehrpfad. Zmutt – Zermatt Zermatt – Trift

9.8 km 2 2 h 40 3 h 40

973 m 3.5 km 2 2’500 2’500 Schwarzsee, Stafel, Zmutt, 2 h 10 1 h 25 2’000 various restaurants Furi, 2’000 734 m Schönbielhütte Edelweiss, Trift 1’500 June – October 1’500 July – September 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9.8 1 2 3 3.5

Instead of walking via the hamlet of Zmutt, you can hike A link-up with the Edelweissweg (No. 30) is possible. from Stafelalp to Furi (approx. 50 min.) or hike to the Schön- Zermatt’s flora is described on information boards along the bielhütte (approx. 2 h from Stafel). route of the trail. Follow the river upstream as far as the The idyllic lake Schwarzsee with its chapel ‘Maria zum Schnee’, pasture, where the valley opens up and you find yourself in spectacular view of the north face of the Matterhorn, the only another world. alpine dairy in Zermatt (details page 37) is situated at Stafelalp, the pretty little hamlet of Zmutt.

30 Trift 32 Trift Edelweissweg. Wisshornweg.

Zermatt – Alterhaupt (Edel- Zermatt – Schweifinen – weiss) – Trift – Höhbalmen – Triftkumme – Trift – Zmutt – Zermatt Zermatt

18.8 km 3 12.9 km 3 2’500 2’500 7 h 15 7 h 30 6 h 50 7 h 2’000 1’047 m 2’000 1’227 m Edelweiss, Trift, Zmutt Trift, Edelweiss 1’500 June – October 1’500 July – September 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18.8 2 4 6 8 10 12 12.9

Short-cut from Edelweiss directly to Höhbalmen (very steep) Varied, steep and demanding. instead of walking via Trift. Can also be started or finished at The view is fantastic! The close view of the south-east wall Schwarzsee. of the Weisshorn pyramid is particularly impressive. Alpine Path amidst beautiful scenery for hikers looking for a chal- animals include ibex and chamois. lenge, a spectacular insight into the various facets of Zer- matt’s mountains. Summer Offers 75

3315 Trift Täsch Platthorn / Arigscheis. Mettelhorn. Zermatt – Alterhaupt (Edel- Täsch – Arigscheis – weiss) – Trift – Furgji – Schalenäbi – Schali – Täsch Platthorn / Mettelhorn

9.5 km / 10 km 3 8.5 km 2 3’000 2’000 5 h / 5 h 20 3 h / 3 h 10 2 h 45 2 h 2’500 1’725 m / 1’786 m 1’500 820 m 2’000 Trift, Edelweiss Various restaurants in Täsch 1’500 July – September 1’000 June – October 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8.5

Alpine hiking trail! Use at your own risk. Only suitable for Sightseeing hike, swim in the lake Schalisee. Glorious Alpine sure-footed hikers who do not suffer from vertigo and have roses in June. some mountain experience. Please be aware of weather con- Gorgeous lookout point to the Weisshorn, Täschhorn, Dom, ditions and the length of the hike. Caution on wet trails and Täschalp, Monte Rosa, Mattertal. on wet terrain. Sturdy shoes necessary. Please check the conditions in the Trift mountain restaurant: tel. +41(0)79 408 70 20

34 Trift 42 Täsch ROTHORNHÜTTE. Rundwanderung.

Zermatt – Alterhaupt (Edel- Täsch – Schali – Täsch weiss) – Trift – Rothornhütte

9.5 km 2 3.4 km 1 3’000 2’000 4 h 30 3 h 1 h 30 2’500 1’578 m 1’500 66 m 2’000 Edelweiss, Trift, Rothornhütte Various restaurants in Täsch 1’500 July – September 1’000 All year 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9.5 1 2 3 3.4

Alpine hiking trail! Use at your own risk. Only suitable Sightseeing hike, the lake Schalisee also beckons you to go for for sure-footed hikers who do not suffer from vertigo and a swim. Barbecue area at the lake Schalisee. have some mountain experience. Please be aware of weather conditions and the length of the hike. Caution on wet trails and on wet terrain. Sturdy shoes necessary. Please check the conditions in the Rothhorn hut: tel. +41(0)27 967 20 43 Unique panorama, with the mountain world of Zermatt almost close enough to touch from the Trift glacier! Summer Offers 77

43 Täsch 4527 Täsch panoramaweg. Täsch – Täschalp – Täschhütte. Täsch – Mettelbrücke – Mettelzug – Rafwald – Schopftschuggen – Täsch

9 km 2 2.9 km 1 4 h 3 h 30 2’000 2’000 45 Min. 1’250 m 1’500 53 m 1’500 Europaweghütte Various restaurants in Täsch (Täschalp), Täschhütte 1’000 All year 1’000 June – October 1 2 2.9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Sightseeing hike. ‘Schweizer Familie’ barbecue area at Mettel- Täsch – Täschalp, hiking time approx. 2 h. Fresh cheese and brücke (Mettel bridge). Ziger cream cheese for sale at Täschalp! Variation: from the Mettelbrücke (Mettel bridge) up over the Marvellous alpine flora and a beautiful view of the Zinalrot- Mettelzug to Rafwald and over Schopftschuggen back to the horn, the Schalihorn and the Weisshorn. View of the Dufour campsite. Peak from the Täschhütte. Variation: take a taxi from Täsch to Täschalp. Information at Täsch Tourism: tel. +41 (0)27 967 16 89

16 Täsch 46 Täsch Bahnweg. Täschalp – Pfulwe / Fluhpass – Täsch – Zermatt Fluhalp.

6.5 km 9.2 km 3 1 h 55 1 h 40 4 h 20 3’000 3’000 165 m 940 m 2’500 Various restaurants Zermatt / 2’500 Europaweghütte 2’000 Täsch (Täschalp), Fluhalp 1’500 May – November 2’000 July – October 1 2 3 4 5 6 6.5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9.2

Possible to travel back with the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn. Alpine hiking trail! Use at your own risk. Only suitable for The railway, the Glacier Express, larch forest, heliport, ‘Fux- sure-footed hikers who do not suffer from vertigo and have stein’ rock chapel just outside Täsch. some mountain experience. Please be aware of weather condi- tions and the length of the hike. Caution on wet trails and on wet terrain. Sturdy shoes necessary.

Please check the conditions at the Europaweghütte (Täschalp): tel. +41(0)27 967 82 78 Summer Offers 79

4729 Täsch 49 Täsch TäschalP – TäschalP – Täschhütte – auf Europaweg Weingartensee. via Edelweissweg (Weingartengletscher) – Kinhütte.

8.5 km 3 7.3 km 2 2 h 50 2 h 3 h 30 3 h 3’000 2’000 937 m 302 m 2’500 Europaweghütte 1’500 Europaweghütte (Täschalp), Täschhütte (Täschalp), Kinnhütte 2’000 July – September 1’000 July – September 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8.5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7.3

Sightseeing trail along the glacier moraine to the glacier lake, Edelweiss. Variation: Täsch – Salzgäba – Europaweg lovely, rocky, steep. Only suitable for sure-footed hikers who do (intermediate hike, approx. 4 h). Enjoy a glimpse of the rare not suffer from vertigo and have some mountain experience. Edelweiss flowers. Kinhütte – an insider tip located in a fan- Fresh cheese and Ziger cream cheese for sale at Täschalp! tastic, rugged mountainscape! View of the Weisshorn and the Zinalrothorn. Take a taxi or bike to the Täschalp.

48 Täsch 60 Randa TäschalP – Dorfwaldweg. Tufteren. (Forststrasse)

6 km 1 1 h 40 1 h 40 4.5 km 1 3’000 2’000 214 m 1 h 2’500 Europaweghütte (Täschalp) 1’500 393 m Tufteren Alpenblick 2’000 June – October 1’000 All year 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 4.5

Take a taxi or bike to the Täschalp. Fresh cheese and Ziger Parish church. cream cheese for sale at Täschalp! Breathtaking view of the Matterhorn. Variation: Täschalp over Ober Sattla (intermediate hike). Summer Offers 81

61 Randa 63 Randa Weisshornhütte. Gross Kastel.

Randa – Jatzalpe – Weisshorn- Randa – Gross Kastel – Randa hütte – Schaluberg – Randa

13.7 km 2 5.3 km 3 2’500 2’500 4 h 30 3 h 4 h 20 2 h 30 2’000 1’555 m 2’000 1’409 m Weisshornhütte Alpenblick, Matterhorn Golf 1’500 July – September 1’500 July – September 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13.7 1 2 3 4 5.3

Varied, steep and demanding. Steep, demanding. The close enough to touch southeast wall of the Weisshorn The cross on the peak of the Gross-Kastel was erected in pyramid is particularly impressive. Alpine wildlife such as ibex 1983. Stunning panoramic view of the Mischabel group on and chamois. the opposite side.

62 Randa 64 Randa Domhütte. Schaliberg.

Randa – Lärchberg – Dom- Randa – Rötiboden – Schali- hütte berg –Schaliacker – Randa

4.2 km 3 6.5 km 2 2’500 2’000 5 h 10 2 h 45 2 h 30 1 h 30 2’000 1’517 m 1’500 623 m Europahütte, Domhütte Alpenblick, Matterhorn Golf 1’500 July – September 1’000 July – September 1 2 3 4.2 1 2 3 4 5 6 6.5

Alpine hiking trail! Use at your own risk. Only suitable for Alp Rötiboden invites you to stay a while. sure-footed hikers who do not suffer from vertigo and have some mountain experience. Please be aware of weather conditions and the length of the hike. Caution on wet trails and on wet terrain. The 4,545 m high Dom, the highest mountain completely within Switzerland, can be climbed from the Domhütte. Summer Offers 83

65 Randa Randa Kreuz. Kinhütte.

Randa – Kreuz – Wildi – Randa – Kinhütte – Edel- Randa weissweg – Randa

3.8 km 1 11.2 km 3 2’000 2’500 1 h 30 1 h 3 h 30 2 h 30 1’500 261 m 2’000 1’094 m Alpenblick, Matterhorn Golf Kinhütte 1’000 July – September 1’500 July – September 1 2 3 3.8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11.2

The protective wall built at the end of the 19th century to Steep, demanding protect the little hamlet of Wildi. Kinhütte 2,584 m a.s.l. Flora, especially edelweiss.

Randa Randa Waldweg. Europahütte.

Randa – Kuhbodmen – Wald- Randa – Kreuz – Hauspil – weg – Lärchberg – Randa Europaweg – Europahütte – Randa

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Beautiful landscape and flora. Alpine wildlife such as ibex. The Europaweg is part of the Monte Rosa Tour, Europahütte 2,220 m a.s.l. Also possible to descend via the Domhütte trail (No 62). Summer Offers 85

TÄSCH Zinalrothorn Täschhütte Zermatt – Alterhaupt (Edelweiss) 1 h 45 Min. Pension Edelweiss, tel. +41 (0)27 967 223

Ober Gabelhorn Tri Alterhaupt (Edelweiss) – Trift 1 h 10 45 Min. Alterhaupt Berggasthaus Trift, tel. +41 (0)79 408 70 20 (Edelweiss) Oberrothorn Unter Gabelhorn Trift – Schönbielhütte 4 h 10 3 h 45 ZERMATT Fluhalp Schönbielhütte, tel. +41 (0)79 447 41 87 Furi Grünsee Schwarzsee Riffelalp Schönbielhütte – Schwarzsee 3 h 10 3 h 20 Schönbielhütte Hotel Schwarzsee, tel. +41 (0)76 461 94 22 Riffelberg Rotenboden Furgg Hohtälli Schwarzsee – Gandegghütte 2 h 35 2 h 20 Gornergrat Hörnlihütte Gandegghütte, tel. +41 (0)79 607 88 68 Riffelhorn MATTERHORN Gandegghütte – Furi 2 h 10 3 h 25 Hotel Silvana, tel. +41 (0)27 966 28 00 Gandegghütte Monte Rosa Hütte Furi – Riffelalp 1 h 30 55 Min. Riffelalp Resort, tel. +41 (0)27 966 05 55 Riffelalp – Riffelberg 1 h 50 Min. Hotel Riffelberg, tel. +41 (0)27 966 65 00 The Ridge Trail. Riffelberg – Rotenboden 45 Min. 30 Min. Kulmhotel Gornergrat, tel. +41 (0)27 966 64 00 Station Rotenboden – Monte Rosa Hütte * 4 h 4 h From Lodging to Lodging a Path around Zermatt Monte Rosa Hütte, tel. +41 (0)27 967 21 15 On the Ridge Trail (Höhenweg), you can explore the five different Station Rotenboden – Gornergrat 50 Min. 35 Min. valleys around Zermatt in individual stages, which can be com- Kulmhotel Gornergrat, tel. +41 (0)27 966 64 00 bined with overnight stays in various mountain cabins. The quo- Gornergrat – Grünsee 1 h 40 2 h 30 ted hiking times are approximate, and apply when walking the Berghaus Grünsee, tel. +41 (0)27 967 25 53 route in the specified direction. Grünsee – Fluhalp 1 h 40 1 h 15 Berghütte Fluhalp, tel. +41 (0)27 967 25 97 * The Hörnli hut is closed in summer 2014 due to constructions. Fluhalp – Europaweghütte (Alpine Route) 4 h 15 4 h 15 Europaweghütte, tel. +41 (0)27 967 82 78 Grünsee – Sunnegga 1 h 15 1 h 15 Berghaus Grünsee, tel. +41 (0)27 967 25 53

* Sunnegga – Tufteren 30 Min. 35 Min. Rest. Sunnegga, tel. +41 (0)27 967 30 46 3’260 m 3’030 m Tufteren – Täschalp (Europaweghütte) 1 h 40 1 h 40 2’694 m Europaweghütte, tel. +41 (0)27 967 82 78 2’583 m 2’583 m 3’155 m Europaweghütte – Täschhütte 2’582 m 1 h 30 1 h 2’616 m

Hörnlihütte Täschhütte, tel. +41 (0)27 967 39 13

Pfulwe Pfulwe Kulmhotel Gornergrat 3’100 m 2’427 m 2’237 m Gandegghütte Täschhütte – Täsch

Schwarzsee Monte Rosahütte 2’795 m 2 h 15 3 h 30 Schönbielhütte Fluhalp Täschhütte SAC 2’701 m Täschhütte Riffelberg Riffelberg Trift Trift 1’616 m Berghaus Grünsee 2’296 m Furgg Alterhaupt (Edelweiss) 1’661 m Alterhaupt (Edelweiss) Riffelalp Resort 2’222 m Riffelalp Hotel Silvana 1’900 m Europahütte (Täschalp) 2’225 m Europahütte (Täschalp) Zermatt

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Chapels Zermatt 1 23 19 1 Winkelmatten chapel ‘Zur Heiligen Familie’ 1311 Way of the Cross in Chapels in Zer2 matt,1 Täsch, Randa 11 12 10 1 Blatten chapel ‘Maria Rosenkranzkönigin’ Schibuwaldje1412

23 Lakeside chapel ‘Heilige Barbara’ 3 27 3 133 Where the Inhabitants of the Alps blessed Animals and 34 Furi prayer house ‘Schmerzhafte Chapels12 Täsch 14 Fields Muttergottes’ 1314 Chapel Täschberg 2 Over a dozen chapels 27and places of2 worship around Zermatt bear 5 Z’Mutt chapel ‘Heilige Katharina von 15 Chapel Täschalp 28 24 6 witness to the piety of2 the local people3026 in earlier times. Many Alexandrien’ 16 Chapel Fuxstein th 29 25 6 17 families lived nomadic2 lives until the7 20 century: they lived in 7 Schwarzsee chapel ‘Maria zum Schnee’ Chapel Ranft 7 various30 hamlets in the area around Zermatt during6 the summer, 7 Chapel Riffelalp ‘Herz Jesu’ 18 and returned to the village when winter arrived. It is therefore no 8 Riffelberg chapel ‘Bruder Klaus’ 7 27 Chapel29 Randa 332 surprise that each community built their own chapel to be nearer 9 Gornergrat chapel ‘Bernhard von Aosta’ 18 Chapel ‘in der Wildi’ 32 3 to God at a place of worship, either3 together or alone. The history 101 Ried / Howeten chapel ‘Heilige Luzia’ 33 and information about33 the individ3531 al chapels can be found on the 11 Findeln chapel ‘Jakobus der Ältere’ 34 internet: www.zermatt.ch/kapellen34 326 12 Trift prayer house Wedding chapel All Year Offers 93

Air Zermatt Sightseeing flights, helicopter taxi, heli-skiing (glacier flights) helicopter rescue service, ambulance rescue service.

Air Zermatt AG, Spissstrasse 107, Heliport, tel. +41 (0)27 966 86 86 [email protected], www.air-zermatt.ch

Audio Information System During the ride from Zermatt up the Matterhorn you will hear background information about the history of the cableways, the services available at the peak and the fascinating mountain world of Zermatt. The language options available are: German, English, French, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Russian and Spanish. The headphones are programmed with the desired language at the Matterhorn glacier paradise valley station and provided to passengers for free.

Zermatt Bergbahnen AG, tel. +41 (0)27 966 01 01 [email protected], www.matterhornparadise.ch

Dynamic ‘Gornerschlucht’ via Ferrata No time for boredom! The Gornerschlucht between Furi (1,865 m) and Zermatt (1,620 m) is a unique natural experience with its imposing rock formations (moulins and water-smoothed cliffs) and swirling masses of thunderous water, a unique experience of nature in the company of a mountain guide.

Alpin Center Zermatt, tel. +41 (0)27 966 24 60 [email protected], www.alpincenter-zermatt.ch

Uniques All Year Offers. All Year Offers 95

Glacier Palace The world’s highest Glacier Palace takes visitors into a glacier wonderland. Here you will be amazed at the beautiful ice formations, glittering ice crystals, impressive ice sculptures, the accessible glacier crevasse and the racy ice slide. Directly from the Matterhorn glacier paradise station, lifts take visitors some 15 metres deep into the glacier. The event room in the ice provides a unique setting for special occasions.

Forest Fun Park Dates: daily according to the timetable Feel like a little adventure and a few hours of relaxation before inspection work Winter: returning to your everyday routine? Cableways, suspension 04. – 08.11.2013, 11. – 15.11.2013 bridges, various games for the adventurer of the 21st century, all Inspection work Summer: set in a marvellous environment at the foot of the impressive 28.04. – 09.05.2014, 12. – 16.05.2014 Matterhorn. Prices: adults CHF 99.00 with Half-Price Pass, Swiss Pass, Dates: open daily Swiss Card CHF 57.50 (middle of April – end of October, November – April) children 9 – 16 years (1997 – 2003) CHF 49.50 Prices: adults CHF 32.00 children – 9 years (2004 and younger) free children 14 – 17 years CHF 27.00 the package includes: return travel Zermatt – children 8 – 13 years CHF 22.00 Matterhorn glacier paradise and entry into the children 4 – 7 years CHF 16.00 Glacier Palace.

Forest Fun Park, tel. +41 (0)27 968 10 10 Zermatt Bergbahnen AG, tel. +41 (0)27 966 01 01 [email protected], www.zermatt-fun.ch [email protected], www.matterhornparadise.ch

Paragliding Take off into another world on a tandem flight with a paraglider. You can rely on the experience of the specially-trained instructor who will accompany you: experience the feeling of complete freedom.

Alpine Adventures Zermatt, Bahnhofplatz 6, tel. +41 (0)27 967 21 00 Mobile +41 (0)79 643 68 08, [email protected] www.alpine-adventures-zermatt.com

Paragliding School AIR-BORN, neben Haus Montana, Bachstrasse 8 tel. +41 (0)27 967 67 44, Mobile +41 (0)79 628 97 87 [email protected], www.paragliding-zermatt.ch All Year Offers 97

Gravity Park Indoor Activities

With daring jumps, adventurous kicker lines, a bold snowcross billards darts skittles cinema table football and the hip halfpipe, snow enthusiasts can enjoy the ultimate Bar 55 Schluhmattstrasse 55 l l m m l entertainment here. In summer, Gravity Park is located at an 3920 Zermatt altitude of more than 3,000 m a.s.l on the Theodul Glacier with Tel. +41 (0)27 967 76 76 rails, kickers, boxes, wall ride tables, obstacles and the superpipe. [email protected] In winter, the snow park is located next to the Furgsattel glacier www.firefly-zermatt.ch chair lift and offers halfpipe, beginner kicker line, advanced kicker Country Bar Hofmattweg 3 l l m m l line on boxes, rails and a small ski & snowboard cross. Gravity 3920 Zermatt Park is a place where beginners, amateurs and pros alike can Tel. +41 (0)27 967 15 96 enjoy a good romp in the snow. [email protected] www.elite-zermatt.ch Dolce Bella 3929 Täsch m m l m m Tel. +41 (0)27 966 26 44 ‘Hinterdorf’ – old part of Zermatt [email protected] Take a romantic stroll through the Hinterdorf, the oldest part of The Cable Car Schluhmattstrasse 3 l l l m l the village of Zermatt. There, you will see barns, stables and stor- 3920 Zermatt age barns that were built between the 15th and the 19th century. Tel. +41 (0)78 798 75 58 Here you will also find the memorial fountain to the legendary [email protected] Zermatt mountain guide Ulrich Inderbinen, who lived to 104 and Time Out Sportbar Brantschenhaus 18 l l m m m who climbed the Matterhorn over 370 times. 3920 Zermatt We offer guided tours through the village. For detailed informa- Tel. +41 (0) 27 967 26 26 tion contact Zermatt Tourism. [email protected] www.timeout-zermatt.ch Zermatt Tourism, tel. +41 (0)27 966 81 00 Vernissage Hofmattstrasse 4 m m m l m [email protected], www.zermatt.ch 3920 Zermatt Tel. +41 (0)27 967 66 36 [email protected] www.vernissage-zermatt.ch

Horse-drawn Carriage Did you know that, up to 50 years ago, transport in Zermatt was almost exclusively by means of horse-drawn carriages? And that the people walked much more in those days. If you would like to relive this way of life, you should take a trip through Zermatt in a horse-drawn carriage. Werner Imboden is waiting for you at the train station square.

Werner Imboden, tel. +41 (0)79 436 76 12, [email protected] All Year Offers 99

Obere Matten Sports Arena The Obere Matten sport and leisure arena is located in the centre of the village and is the perfect venue for a game of beach volley- ball, basketball or tennis. And in the winter, there is ice skating, ice hockey, ice stick shooting and curling to keep you happily occupied.

Sport- und Freizeitarena, tel. +41 (0)27 967 62 64 [email protected]

Matterhorn Museum – Zermatlantis Under the glass dome next to the village church, a sunken world is being opened up underground: Zermatlantis. You are there as the death of four mountaineers during the first ascent of the Matterhorn changes life in Zermatt for ever. And anyone who VIP Gondola has not gazed upon the broken rope from the first ascent has not With the VIP Gondola you gently float aboard the Matterhorn- really been in Zermatt. Express toward the Matterhorn, while sitting on a luxurious seat and sipping a glass of delicious champagne. This ride will be an Prices: adults CHF 10.00 unforgettable experience. You are accompanied to the VIP Gondola seniores from 64 years, students, at the valley station, and will enjoy the ride with music in the SAC-members CHF 8.00 background up to Trockener Steg, where new experiences await. groups (at least 8 pers.) per person CHF 8.00 children up to 9 years Prices: single trip CHF 100.00 accompanied by an adult free Zermatt – Trockener Steg adolescent 10 – 16 years CHF 5.00 or Trockener Steg – Zermatt return trip CHF 200.00 Matterhorn Museum, tel. +41 (0)27 967 41 00 Zermatt – Trockener Steg – Zermatt [email protected], www.matterhornmuseum.ch price per gondola (1 – 4 pers.), incl. a bottle of champagne. guests must be in possession of a valid ticket for the requested section of the route. Booking: by the latest the previous day at Zermatt Bergbahnen AG or directly on Trockener Steg (availability not guaranteed).

Zermatt Bergbahnen AG, tel. +41 (0)27 966 01 01 [email protected], www.matterhornparadise.ch Timetable Winter 101

Winter 2013/14

Zermatt Bergbahnen. 12.10. – 29.11.13 30.11. – 21.12.13 22.12.13 – 18.01.14 19.01. – 01.03.14 02.03. – 27.04.14 28.04. – 04.05.14 Zermatt – Sunnegga – Rothorn Zermatt – Sunnegga 08.30 – 16.20 08.30 – 16.20 08.30 – 17.00 08.30 – 17.30 Sunnegga – Blauherd 08.40 – 15.50 08.40 – 15.50 08.40 – 16.30 08.40 – 16.45 Blauherd – Rothorn 08.50 – 15.40 08.50 – 15.40 08.50 – 16.20 08.50 – 16.35 Kumme – Rothorn 09.10 – 15.20 1) 09.10 – 15.20 09.10 – 16.00 09.10 – 16.15 Gant – Blauherd 09.10 – 15.40 09.10 – 15.40 09.10 – 16.20 09.10 – 16.35 Findelbahn * 09.00 – 16.00 09.00 – 16.00 09.00 – 16.40 09.00 – 16.55 Last descent ‘15.50’ ‘15.50’ ‘16.25’ ‘16.45’ Patrullarve – Blauherd 08.50 – 15.50 08.50 – 15.50 08.50 – 16.30 08.50 – 16.45 Eisfluh 09.30 – 16.00 1) 09.30 – 16.00 09.30 – 16.30 09.30 – 16.45 Leisee-Shuttle (Wolli Park for Beginner) 09.00 – 16.00 09.00 – 16.00 09.00 – 16.30 09.00 – 16.45

Riffelberg / Gifthittli / Gant – Hohtälli / Stockhorn Gant – Hohtälli 09.10 – 15.20 09.10 – 15.20 09.10 – 16.00 09.10 – 16.15 Last descent 15.30 15.30 16.10 16.20 Gifthittli 08.50 – 15.40 08.50 – 15.40 08.50 – 16.10 08.50 – 16.30 Hohtälli – Rote Nase closed closed 09.30 – 15.30 09.30 – 15.45 Last descent 15.40 15.55 Stockhorn closed closed 09.50 – 15.20 09.50 – 15.35 Triftji closed closed 09.50 – 15.20 09.50 – 15.35 Furi – Riffelberg 08.40 – 15.25 08.40 – 15.25 08.40 – 16.00 08.40 – 16.15 Last descent 16.00 16.00 16.45 17.10

Zermatt – Furi – Schwarzsee – Trockener Steg – Matterhorn glacier paradise Zermatt – Furi 3) 08.30 – 16.20 2) 08.30 – 16.50 08.30 – 16.50 08.30 – 17.20 08.30 – 17.40 08.30 – 17.40 Last descent 16.30 17.00 17.00 17.30 17.50 17.50 Furi – Schwarzsee closed 2) 08.40 – 16.20 08.40 – 16.20 08.40 – 16.45 08.40 – 17.00 closed Last descent 16.35 16.35 17.05 17.20 Schwarzsee – Trockener Steg closed 2) 08.50 – 16.25 08.50 – 16.25 08.50 – 16.50 08.50 – 17.05 08.50 – 17.05 Last descent 16.30 16.30 17.00 17.15 17.15 Furi – Trockener Steg 08.40 – 15.30 Acc. to demand Acc. to demand Acc. to demand Acc. to demand Acc. to demand Last descent 16.10 Tr. Steg – Matterhorn glacier paradise 09.00 – 15.35 4) 09.00 – 15.35 09.00 – 15.35 09.00 – 16.05 09.00 – 16.25 09.00 – 16.25 Last descent 15.45 15.45 15.45 16.15 16.35 16.35 Additional descent 16.10 16.40 16.55 16.55 Theodul Express closed 08.50 – 15.30 6) 08.50 – 15.30 08.50 – 16.00 08.50 – 16.15 closed Furggsattel Gletscherbahn 09.00 – 15.20 5) 09.00 – 15.20 09.00 – 15.20 09.00 – 15.50 09.00 – 16.05 09.00 – 16.05 Ski lift Gandegg 09.15 – 15.30 5) 09.15 – 15.30 09.15 – 15.30 09.15 – 16.00 09.15 – 16.15 09.15 – 16.15 Ski lift Testa 1 09.30 – 15.50 09.30 – 15.50 09.30 – 15.50 09.30 – 16.20 09.30 – 16.35 09.30 – 16.35 Ski lift Plateau Rosa 09.20 – 15.00 closed 7) closed 09.30 – 15.30 8) 09.30 – 15.45 closed Gravity Park 09.20 – 15.00 09.20 – 15.30 09.20 – 15.30 09.20 – 16.00 09.20 – 16.15 09.20 – 16.15 Ski lift Hörnli closed closed 09.10 – 15.50 09.10 – 16.20 09.10 – 16.35 closed Last ascent from Zermatt to Cervinia 14.50 14.50 14.50 15.20 15.40 15.40

Cervinia open from 01.11.2013 – 04.05.2014 1) Possible start 30.11.2013 depending on snow situation, 5) Operations will be started as soon as snow and weather conditions permit, at the earliest 2) From 14.10. – 08.11.2013 this route will be operated with a cable car, except on the on 05.10.2013, following weekends: 26. / 27.10.2013, 01. – 03.11.2013 and from 09.11.2013 the Matter- 6) Open from 14.12.2013. horn Express travels from Zermatt to Trockener Steg. 7) Plateau Rosa ski lift in operation until 02.12.2013, 3) Zermatt – Furi additional downhill departures at 7.30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m., uphill departure 8) Plateau Rosa ski lift in operation again from 26.01.2014, at 5.35 p.m. * Return journey from Breitboden to Sunnegga possible, 4) Trockener Steg – Matterhorn glacier paradise is closed for inspection work from ‘ ’ Last uphill departure towards Breitboden, 04. – 08.11.2013 and from 11. – 15.11.2013, Timetable Winter 103

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14 10 11 10 10 11 Zermatt 07.00 08.00 08.24 08.48 09.12 09.12 09.12 09.36 09.36 Gornergrat 07.35 08.43 09.07 09.31 09.55 10.19 10.43 11.07 11.31 Findelbach 07.06 08.06 08.30 08.54 09.18 09.19 09.42 Rotenboden 07.40 08.48 09.12 09.36 10.00 10.24 10.48 11.12 11.36 Riffelalp 07.15 08.15 08.39 09.03 09.27 09.31 09.51 Riffelberg 07.46 08.58 09.22 09.46 10.10 10.34 10.58 11.22 11.46 Riffelberg 07.23 08.23 08.47 09.11 09.35 09.42 09.59 Riffelalp 07.56 09.08 09.32 09.56 10.20 10.44 11.08 11.32 11.56 Rotenboden 07.28 08.28 08.52 09.16 09.40 09.48 10.04 Findelbach 08.06 09.18 09.42 10.06 10.30 10.54 11.18 11.42 12.06 Gornergrat 07.33 08.33 08.57 09.21 09.41 09.45 09.54 10.05 10.09 Zermatt 08.15 09.27 09.51 10.15 10.39 11.03 11.27 11.51 12.15

10 10 11 10 10 11 10 10 11 Zermatt 09.36 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.24 10.24 10.24 10.48 10.48 Gornergrat 11.55 12.19 12.43 13.07 13.31 13.55 14.19 14.43 15.07 Findelbach 09.43 10.06 10.07 10.30 10.31 10.54 Rotenboden 12.00 12.24 12.48 13.12 13.36 14.00 14.24 14.48 15.12 Riffelalp 09.55 10.15 10.19 10.39 10.43 11.03 Riffelberg 12.10 12.34 12.58 13.22 13.46 14.10 14.34 14.58 15.22 Riffelberg 10.06 10.23 10.30 10.47 10.54 11.11 Riffelalp 12.20 12.44 13.08 13.32 13.56 14.20 14.44 15.08 15.32 Rotenboden 10.12 10.28 10.36 10.52 11.00 11.16 Findelbach 12.30 12.54 13.18 13.42 14.06 14.30 14.54 15.18 15.42 Gornergrat 10.18 10.29 10.33 10.42 10.53 10.57 11.06 11.17 11.21 Zermatt 12.39 13.03 13.27 13.51 14.15 14.39 15.03 15.27 15.51

10 10 11 10 12 13 13 A Zermatt 10.48 11.12 11.12 11.12 11.36 12.00 12.24 12.48 13.12 Gornergrat 15.31 15.55 16.19 16.43 17.07 17.55 18.57 20.07 Findelbach 10.55 11.18 11.19 11.42 12.06 12.30 12.54 13.18 Rotenboden 15.36 16.00 16.24 16.48 17.12 18.00 19.02 20.12 Riffelalp 11.07 11.27 11.31 11.51 12.15 12.39 13.03 13.27 Riffelberg 15.46 16.10 16.34 16.58 17.22 18.10 19.10 20.20 Riffelberg 11.18 11.35 11.42 11.59 12.23 12.47 13.11 13.35 Riffelalp 15.56 16.20 16.44 17.08 17.32 18.20 19.20 20.30 22.58 Rotenboden 11.24 11.40 11.48 12.04 12.28 12.52 13.16 13.40 Findelbach 16.06 16.30 16.54 17.18 17.42 18.30 19.30 20.40 23.08 Gornergrat 11.30 11.41 11.45 11.54 12.09 12.33 12.57 13.21 13.45 Zermatt 16.15 16.39 17.03 17.27 17.51 18.37 19.37 20.47 23.15

Operation of the Gornergrat Bahn may be partially or completely suspended depending on Zermatt 13.36 14.00 14.24 14.48 15.12 15.36 16.00 16.24 17.12 snow and weather conditions. Findelbach 13.42 14.06 14.30 14.54 15.18 15.42 16.06 16.30 17.18 From 22.12.2013 – 21.04.2014 additional sport trains will operate from 11.00 a.m. – 3.00 p.m. Riffelalp 13.51 14.15 14.39 15.03 15.27 15.51 16.15 16.39 17.27 between Riffelalp and Gornergrat. Riffelberg 13.59 14.23 14.47 15.11 15.35 15.59 16.23 16.47 17.35 Rotenboden 14.04 14.28 14.52 15.16 15.40 16.04 16.28 16.52 17.40 Gornergrat 14.09 14.33 14.57 15.21 15.45 16.09 16.33 16.57 17.45

12 13 13 A Zermatt 18.00 19.24 21.50 Findelbach 18.06 19.30 21.58 Riffelalp 18.15 19.39 22.09 Riffelberg 18.23 19.47 Rotenboden 18.28 19.52 Gornergrat 18.33 19.57

10 22.12.2013 – 21.04.2014 11 30. 11.– 21.12.2013 / 22. – 27.04.2014 12 15.12.2013 – 27.04.2014 13 15.12.2013 – 21.04.2014 14 Only for guests without sport equipment. Guests with snow-sport equipment will be trans- ported from 8.00 a.m. until pistes close. It is not permitted to use the pistes with snow-sport equipment either before or after these times. A Ski Pass, Peak Pass and Season Pass are not valid. Timetable Summer 105

Summer 2014

Zermatt Bergbahnen.

28.04. – 30.05.14 31.05 – 04.07.14 05.07. – 14.09.14 15.09. – 19.10.14 Zermatt – Sunnegga – Rothorn Zermatt – Sunnegga closed 08.30 – 17.20 08.00 – 18.00 08.30 – 17.20 alle 10 – 20 Min alle 10 – 20 Min alle 10 – 20 Min Sunnegga – Blauherd closed closed 08.10 – 17.00 08.40 – 16.30 1) Last descent 17.10 16.40 Blauherd – Rothorn closed closed 08.20 – 16.40 08.50 – 16.00 1) Last descent 16.50

05.05. – 20.06.14 21.06 – 04.07.14 05.07. – 24.08.14 25.08. – 19.10.14 Zermatt – Furi – Schwarzsee – Trockener Steg – Matterhorn glacier paradise Zermatt – Furi 08.30 – 16.50 5) 08.30 – 16.50 5) 06.30 – 17.50 08.30 – 16.50 5) Last descent 17.00 17.00 18.00 17.00 Furi – Schwarzsee closed 08.40 – 16.30 08.00 – 16.30 08.40 – 16.30 3) Last descent 16.40 17.00 16.45 Schwarzsee – Trockener Steg closed 08.50 – 16.15 08.10 – 16.30 08.50 – 16.15 8) Last descent 16.30 16.45 16.30 Furi – Trockener Steg 08.40 – 16.20 closed 06.45 – 08.00 08.50 – 16.30 9) Last descent 16.30 16.45 Additional descent 17.15 17.15 Trockener Steg – Matterhorn glacier paradise 09.00 – 16.05 2) 09.00 – 16.05 07.00 – 16.20 09.00 – 16.20 Last descent 16.15 16.15 16.30 16.30 Additional descent 17.00 17.00 Glaciar palace 09.30 – 16.05 2) 09.25 – 16.05 08.15 – 16.50 09.25 – 16.50 Panorama platform 09.15 – 15.50 2) 09.15 – 15.50 08.00 – 16.35 09.15 – 16.35 Furggsattel Gletscherbahn 09.00 – 14.00 09.00 – 14.00 10) closed closed Ski lift Gandegg 09.00 – 14.00 6) closed closed closed Ski lift Plateau Rosa I, II + III closed 09.15 – 14.15 11) 07.40 – 13.00 08.00 – 14.00 Gravity Park 09.00 – 14.00 09.00 – 14.00 10) 07.40 – 13.00 7) 08.00 – 14.00 Grenzlift closed closed 07.50 – 13.15 4) 08.00 – 14.15 Plateau Breithorn closed closed 07.50 – 13.25 4) 08.00 – 14.25 Last uphill departure from Zermatt for winter sport enthusiasts 13.00 13.00 11.20 12.20

Cervinia open until 04.05.2014 and from 28.06. – 07.09.2014 1) Open until 05.10.2014 2) Trockener Steg – Matterhorn glacier paradise due to inspection work from 28.04. – 09.05.2014 and from 12. – 16.05.2014 closed. Slopes: 85 Matterhorn glacier paradise and 83 Plateau Rosa open until 25.05.2014, 3) Furi – Schwarzsee open until 12.10.2014, 4) If the ski slope to the Trockener Steg is open for longer, the commissioning can be postponed by one or two weeks. 5) Zermatt – Furi additional uphill run every day at 5.35 p.m. and downhill journeys at 7.30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m. 6) Open until 18.05.2014 7) Open from 12.07.2014 8) Open until 07.09.2014 9) Open from 08.09.2014 10) Open until 27.06.2014 11) Open from 28.06.2014 Timetable Summer 107

Spring / Autumn 2014 28.04. – 06.06.2014 / 20.10. – 28.11.2014 Summer 2014 07.06. – 19.10.2014

Zermatt – Gornergrat.  Zermatt – Gornergrat. 

10 11 11 Zermatt 07.00 08.24 09.36 10.24 11.36 12.24 13.36 14.24 15.36 Zermatt 07.00 08.00 08.24 08.48 09.12 09.36 10.00 10.24 10.48 Findelbach 07.06 08.30 09.42 10.30 11.42 12.30 13.42 14.30 15.42 Findelbach 07.06 08.06 08.30 08.54 09.18 09.42 10.06 10.30 10.54 Riffelalp 07.15 08.39 09.51 10.39 11.51 12.39 13.51 14.39 15.51 Riffelalp 07.15 08.15 08.39 09.03 09.27 09.51 10.15 10.39 11.03 Riffelberg 07.23 08.47 09.59 10.47 11.59 12.47 13.59 14.47 15.59 Riffelberg 07.23 08.23 08.47 09.11 09.35 09.59 10.23 10.47 11.11 Rotenboden 07.28 08.52 10.04 10.52 12.04 12.52 14.04 14.52 16.04 Rotenboden 07.28 08.28 08.52 09.16 09.40 10.04 10.28 10.52 11.16 Gornergrat 07.33 08.57 10.09 10.57 12.09 12.57 14.09 14.57 16.09 Gornergrat 07.33 08.33 08.57 09.21 09.45 10.09 10.33 10.57 11.21

11 11 Zermatt 11.12 11.36 12.00 12.24 12.48 13.12 13.36 14.00 14.24 Zermatt 16.24 17.12 18.00 Findelbach 11.18 11.42 12.06 12.30 12.54 13.18 13.42 14.06 14.30 Findelbach 16.30 17.18 18.06 Riffelalp 11.27 11.51 12.15 12.39 13.03 13.27 13.51 14.15 14.39 Riffelalp 16.39 17.27 18.15 Riffelberg 11.35 11.59 12.23 12.47 13.11 13.35 13.59 14.23 14.47 Riffelberg 16.47 17.35 18.23 Rotenboden 11.40 12.04 12.28 12.52 13.16 13.40 14.04 14.28 14.52 Rotenboden 16.52 17.40 18.28 Gornergrat 11.45 12.09 12.33 12.57 13.21 13.45 14.09 14.33 14.57 Gornergrat 16.57 17.45 18.33 12 12 A Zermatt 14.48 15.12 15.36 16.00 16.24 17.12 18.00 19.24 21.50 Findelbach 14.54 15.18 15.42 16.06 16.30 17.18 18.06 19.30 21.58 Gornergrat – Zermatt.  Riffelalp 15.03 15.27 15.51 16.15 16.39 17.27 18.15 19.39 22.09 Riffelberg 15.11 15.35 15.59 16.23 16.47 17.35 18.23 19.47 10 11 11 Rotenboden 15.16 15.40 16.04 16.28 16.52 17.40 18.28 19.52 Gornergrat 07.35 09.31 10.19 11.31 12.19 13.31 14.19 15.31 16.19 Gornergrat 15.21 15.45 16.09 16.33 16.57 17.45 18.33 19.57

Rotenboden 07.40 09.36 10.24 11.36 12.24 13.36 14.24 15.36 16.24 Riffelberg 07.46 09.46 10.34 11.46 12.34 13.46 14.34 15.46 16.34 Riffelalp 07.56 09.56 10.44 11.56 12.44 13.56 14.44 15.56 16.44 Gornergrat – Zermatt.  Findelbach 08.06 10.06 10.54 12.06 12.54 14.06 14.54 16.06 16.54 Zermatt 08.15 10.15 11.03 12.15 13.03 14.15 15.03 16.15 17.03

Gornergrat 07.35 08.43 09.07 09.31 09.55 10.19 10.43 11.07 11.31 11 11 Rotenboden 07.40 08.48 09.12 09.36 10.00 10.24 10.48 11.12 11.36 Gornergrat 17.07 17.55 18.57 Riffelberg 07.46 08.58 09.22 09.46 10.10 10.34 10.58 11.22 11.46 Rotenboden 17.12 18.00 19.02 Riffelalp 07.56 09.08 09.32 09.56 10.20 10.44 11.08 11.32 11.56 Riffelberg 17.22 18.10 19.10 Findelbach 08.06 09.18 09.42 10.06 10.30 10.54 11.18 11.42 12.06 Riffelalp 17.32 18.20 19.20 Zermatt 08.15 09.27 09.51 10.15 10.39 11.03 11.27 11.51 12.15 Findelbach 17.42 18.30 19.30 Zermatt 17.51 18.39 19.37 Gornergrat 11.55 12.19 12.43 13.07 13.31 13.55 14.19 14.43 15.07 Rotenboden 12.00 12.24 12.48 13.12 13.36 14.00 14.24 14.48 15.12 Riffelberg 12.10 12.34 12.58 13.22 13.46 14.10 14.34 14.58 15.22 10 Daily from 28.04. – 06.06.2014 and from 20.10. – 02.11.2014 / Monday – Friday from 03. – 28.11.2014 Riffelalp 12.20 12.44 13.08 13.32 13.56 14.20 14.44 15.08 15.32 11 From 28.04. – 06.06.2014 and from 20.10. – 02.11.2014 Findelbach 12.30 12.54 13.18 13.42 14.06 14.30 14.54 15.18 15.42 12 20.06. – 21.09.2014 Zermatt 12.39 13.03 13.27 13.51 14.15 14.39 15.03 15.27 15.51 A Peak Pass, seasonal and annual passes are not valid.

Operation of the Gornergrat Bahn may be partially or completely suspended depending 12 12 A on snow and weather conditions. All tickets can be booked online via www.gornergrat.ch Gornergrat 15.31 15.55 16.19 16.43 17.07 17.55 18.57 20.07 Rotenboden 15.36 16.00 16.24 16.48 17.12 18.00 19.02 20.12 Riffelberg 15.46 16.10 16.34 16.58 17.22 18.10 19.10 20.20 Riffelalp 15.56 16.20 16.44 17.08 17.32 18.20 19.20 20.30 22.58 Findelbach 16.06 16.30 16.54 17.18 17.42 18.30 19.30 20.40 23.08 Zermatt 16.15 16.39 17.03 17.27 17.51 18.39 19.37 20.47 23.15

See left for explanation. Rates All Year 109

Winter 2013 /14 & Summer 2014 09.12.2013 – 06.12.2014 Winter 2013 /14 & Summer 2014 22.04.2013 – 26.04.2015

Single Tickets. Single Tickets.

Gornergrat 09.12.2013 – 31.05.2014 01.06. – 06.12.2014 Matterhorn glacier paradise       Zermatt – Gornergrat * 41.00 82.00 42.00 84.00 Zermatt – Furi 11.00 17.00 Zermatt – Rotenboden * 36.00 72.00 37.00 74.00 Zermatt – Schwarzsee 32.00 49.00 Zermatt – Riffelberg * 30.00 60.00 31.00 62.00 Zermatt – Trockener Steg 42.00 65.00 Zermatt – Riffelalp 19.00 38.00 20.00 40.00 Zermatt – Matterhorn glacier paradise 64.00 99.00 Riffelberg – Rotenboden 09.00 18.00 10.00 20.00 Furi – Schwarzsee 22.00 35.00 Riffelalp – Rotenboden 21.00 42.00 22.00 44.00 Furi – Trockener Steg 36.00 55.00 Furi – Matterhorn glacier paradise 54.00 83.00 All tickets & offers for the Gornergrat Bahn can be booked online via www.gornergrat.ch Trockener Steg – Matterhorn glacier paradise 30.00 48.00 Reductions Summer: --children up to 9 years (2004 and younger) free --children 9 – 16 years (1997 – 2003) 50 % Rothorn – Sunnegga --Half-Price Pass, General Pass, Swiss Card, Swiss Pass 50 %   --junior Card and Grandchild Card are valid --dogs are transported free of charge Zermatt – Sunnegga 16.00 24.00 Zermatt – Blauherd 30.00 48.00 Zermatt – Rothorn 43.00 66.00 Reductions Winter: Sunnegga – Blauherd 15.00 24.00 --children up to 9 years (2004 and younger) free --children 9 – 16 years (1997 – 2003) 50 % Sunnegga – Rothorn 28.00 44.00 --Half-Price Pass, General Pass, Swiss Card, Swiss Pass 50 % Blauherd – Rothorn 14.00 22.00 --junior Card and Grandchild Card are valid --dogs are transported free of charge Reductions: * Winter walker ticket see page 27. 22.04.2013 – 27.04.2014 --children up to 9 years (2004 and younger) free --children 9 – 16 years (1997 – 2003) 50 % --Half-Price Pass, General Pass, Swiss Card, Swiss Pass 50 % --junior Card and Grandchild Card are valid Combi-tickets. --dogs are transported free of charge

28.04.2014 – 26.04.2015 Adults ½-Tax, GA --children up to 9 years (2005 and younger) free Zermatt – Schwarzsee / Trockener Steg – Zermatt 63.00 31.50 --children 9 – 16 years (1998 – 2004) 50 % --Half-Price Pass, General Pass, Swiss Card, Swiss Pass 50 % Zermatt – Sunnegga / Riffelalp – Zermatt 31.00 15.50 --junior Card and Grandchild Card are valid Zermatt – Blauherd / Riffelalp – Zermatt 43.00 21.50 --dogs are transported free of charge Blumenweg: Zermatt – Blauherd / Sunnegga – Zermatt 39.00 19.50 Rates All Year 111

Zermatt Peak Pass.

Unlimited rides on the following cable railways: Matterhorn glacier paradise, Rothorn, Schwarzsee, Gornergrat and on the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn between Randa, Täsch and Zermatt. The Peak Pass includes the entrance to the Glacier Palace.

During the spring and the autumn period (30.09. – 29.11.2013, 28.04. – 13.06.2014 and 06.10. – 28.11.2014) you can benefit from reduced-price Zermatt Peak Pass charges. More information can be obtained from the sales offices of the Zermatt Bergbahnen AG.

Half-Price Pass holders receive a reduction on the Zermatt Peak Pass prices during the summer season!

Consecutive Days Adults children (6 – 16) 3 190.00 95.00 4 216.00 108.00 5 241.00 121.00 6 266.00 133.00 7 288.00 144.00 8 308.00 154.00 9 329.00 165.00 10 347.00 174.00 11 363.00 182.00 12 377.00 189.00 13 390.00 195.00 14 404.00 202.00 21 500.00 250.00 1 month 630.00 315.00

Validity / Reductions: Choice of a day tickets 15.06.2013 – 12.06.2015 3 / 5 212.00 106.00 --the Peak Pass is valid for hikers and day trippers the whole year round (not valid for 4 / 6 237.00 119.00 snow sport activities) --children up to 6 years free --children from 6 – 16 years with Junior / Grandchild Card when accompanied by Extensions a parent / grandparent free --Half-Price Pass, General Pass, Swiss Card and Swiss Pass valid (only Summer) 1 day (3 – 7 days ) 43.00 22.00 --no further reductions for seniors or young people 2 days (3 – 7 days ) 72.00 36.00 --dogs are transported free of charge 3 days (3 – 7 days) 92.00 46.00 1 day (from 8 days) 38.00 19.00 Summer Snow Sport Option: 2 days (from 8 days ) 65.00 33.00 the Zermatt Peak Pass can be used for the summer ski area during its period of validity for 3 days (from 8 days ) 84.00 42.00 an additional daily fee of CHF 28.00 for adults and CHF 20.00 for children from 6 – 16 years.

Rates Winter 113

Winter 2013 /14 30.11.2013 – 27.04.2014

Ski pass.

Zermatt International All ski passes can be bought at: Days **** Adult Senior Youth Child Adult Senior Youth Child --Zermatt Tourism --Zermatt Bergbahnen AG valley station 6 371 349 315 186 423 398 360 212 --Gornergrat Bahn valley station 5 319 300 271 160 365 343 310 183 --Snow & Alpin Center 4 261 245 222 131 299 281 254 150 --Train station Täsch 3 203 191 173 102 233 219 198 117 2 140 132 119 70 163 153 139 82 Gornergrat Bahn: 1 75 71 64 38 86 81 73 43 all ski passes are valid on the Gornergrat Bahn from 30.11.2013 – 27.04.2014 between 7.10 a.m. and 7.24 a.m. The train 8.24 pm runs only till the 21.04.2014. (from 12.15 h) ½ * 58 55 49 29 65 61 55 33 * Half-day tickets will now also be sold to day visitors. 6 ½ ** 395 371 336 198 452 425 384 226 Not valid on the Trockener Steg – Matterhorn glacier paradise route. ½ 6 ½ *** 417 392 354 209 480 451 408 240 ** 6 days plus a preceding afternoon (from 12.15 p.m.) or a subsequent morning 7 417 392 354 209 480 451 408 240 (till noon) 8 463 435 394 232 532 500 452 266 9 507 477 431 254 579 544 492 290 *** 6 days plus a preceding afternoon (from 12.15 p.m.) and a subsequent morning (till noon) 10 548 515 466 274 625 588 531 313 11 580 545 493 290 665 625 565 333 **** Consecutive days 12 613 576 521 307 700 658 595 350 13 646 607 549 323 734 690 624 367 Cervinia / Valtournenche: 14 670 630 570 335 763 717 649 382 --CHF 41.00 additional day-ticket 15 695 653 591 348 792 745 673 396 16 719 676 611 360 820 771 697 410 17 744 699 632 372 849 798 722 425 Aosta: 18 768 722 653 384 877 824 745 439 --CHF 47.00 additional day-ticket 19 793 745 674 397 906 852 770 453 20 817 768 694 409 934 878 794 467 International-Aosta (1200 km Fun on the Slopes) 21 840 790 714 420 963 905 819 482 --6-day and 7-day ski pass: valid in Zermatt and Cervinia, including 2 days in the entire 1 month 1’023 962 870 512 1’167 1’097 992 584 Aosta valley Season Winter ° 1’464 1’376 1’244 732 1’599 1’503 1’359 800 --13-day and 14-day ski pass: valid in Zermatt and Cervinia, including 3 days in the Year ° 1’999 1’903 1’659 1’000 entire Aosta valley

Daily Tickets Validity: 5 / 7 344 323 292 172 387 364 329 194 --ski passes: 30.11.2013 – 27.04.2014 --season pass: 26.10.2013 – 04.05.2014 8 / 10 489 460 416 245 541 509 460 271 11 / 13 597 561 507 299 666 626 566 333 Entrance Glacier Palace: Extensions --adults CHF 8.00 --children CHF 4.00 From 5 – 13 days, price of the one-off extension: 1 59 55 50 30 64 60 54 32 2 111 104 94 56 122 115 104 61 Reductions: 3 159 149 135 80 177 166 150 89 --free ski pass for kids (ski pass with photo required) up to 9 years (2004 and younger) --child reduction 9 – 16 years (1997 – 2003) From 14 days, price of the one-off extension: --youth discount 16 – 20 years (1993 – 1996) 1 41 39 35 21 45 42 38 23 --senior discount (1949 and older) --each Saturday: the Zermatt ski pass is free of charge for kids up to the age of 16 (1997 2 75 71 64 38 83 78 71 42 and younger). Entrance Glacier Palace included. 3 107 101 91 54 118 111 100 59 Official ID showing the date of birth required. All process include VAT. Prices subject to ° Entrance Glacier Palace included. change. The corresponding daily exchange rate will apply when paying in foreign currency. Rates Winter 115

Winter 2013 /14 30.11.2013 – 27.04.2014

Sk i pass Incl. Shuttle Train (Täsch / Randa)

Zermatt International All ski passes can be bought at: Days **** Adult Senior Youth Child Adult Senior Youth Child --Zermatt Tourism --Zermatt Bergbahnen AG valley station 6 433 411 364 232 485 460 408 258 --Gornergrat Bahn valley station 5 377 358 317 200 423 402 356 223 --Snow & Alpin Center 4 314 299 260 163 352 335 293 182 --Train station Täsch 3 244 232 205 126 274 260 231 141 2 169 161 144 86 192 183 164 98 Gornergrat Bahn: 1 91 87 80 46 102 97 90 51 all ski passes are valid on the Gornergrat Bahn from 30.11.2013 – 27.04.2014 between 7.10 a.m. and 7.24 a.m. The train 8.24 pm runs only till the 21.04.2014.

6 ½ ** 461 438 387 249 518 491 436 277 ** 6 days plus a preceding afternoon (from 12.15 p.m.) or a subsequent morning ½ 6 ½ *** 483 458 406 260 546 518 459 291 (till noon) 7 483 458 406 260 546 518 459 291 *** 6 days plus a preceding afternoon (from 12.15 p.m.) and a subsequent morning 8 536 509 452 290 605 574 511 324 (till noon) 9 588 558 496 319 660 626 558 355 10 638 606 538 346 715 678 604 385 **** Consecutive days 11 679 645 573 370 764 725 646 413 12 722 686 609 394 809 767 682 437 Cervinia / Valtournenche: 13 764 726 644 417 852 808 718 461 --CHF 41.00 additional day-ticket 14 802 762 672 437 895 850 751 484 15 827 786 695 452 924 877 778 500 Aosta: 16 855 812 718 466 956 907 803 516 17 885 841 741 480 990 940 830 533 --CHF 47.00 additional day-ticket 18 913 867 763 494 1022 970 856 549 19 942 895 787 509 1055 1001 883 565 International-Aosta (1200 km Fun on the Slopes) 20 970 921 809 523 1087 1031 908 581 --6-day and 7-day ski pass: valid in Zermatt and Cervinia, including 2 days in the entire 21 997 947 829 535 1120 1063 934 597 Aosta valley --13-day and 14-day ski pass: valid in Zermatt and Cervinia, including 3 days in the 1 month 1187 1126 989 631 1331 1261 1111 703 entire Aosta valley Season Winter ° 2136 2049 1733 1220 2271 2176 1848 1288

Validity: Daily Tickets --ski passes: 30.11.2013 – 27.04.2014 5 / 7 408 387 343 223 451 428 380 245 --season pass: 26.10.2013 – 04.05.2014 8 / 10 579 550 488 317 631 599 532 33 11 / 13 715 679 601 393 784 744 660 427 Entrance Glacier Palace: --adults CHF 8.00 Extensions --children CHF 4.00 From 5 – 13 days, price of the one-off extension: 1 75 71 66 38 80 76 70 40 Reductions: 2 140 133 119 72 151 144 129 77 free Bambinis ski pass (ski pass with photo required) up to 9 years (2004 and younger) 3 197 187 167 104 215 204 182 113 -- --child reduction 9 – 16 years (1997 – 2003) --youth discount 16 – 20 years (1993 – 1996) From 14 days, price of the one-off extension: --senior discount (1949 and older) 1 57 55 51 29 61 58 54 31 --each Saturday: the Zermatt ski pass is free of charge for kids up to the age of 16 (1997 2 104 100 89 54 112 107 96 58 and younger). Entrance Glacier Palace included. 3 148 142 123 78 159 152 132 83 Official ID showing the date of birth required. All process include VAT. Prices subject to ° Entrance Glacier Palace included. change. The corresponding daily exchange rate will apply when paying in foreign currency. Rates Winter 117

Wolli Ski pass. 30.11.2013 – 27.04.2014

The Wolli Park for beginners on Sunnegga (location: Leisee) is equipped with new services and can be used at a special offer. The price includes the Sunnegga funicular, the Leisee Shuttle, Eisfluh, Findelbahn and all the lifts In the Wolli Park.

Wolli Pass Wolli-Pass with Shuttle Train Täsch – Zermatt Days Adult Youth Child Adult Youth Child 1 38.00 32.00 19.00 54.00 48.00 27.00 2 70.00 60.00 35.00 98.00 84.00 51.00 3 102.00 86.00 51.00 142.00 117.00 74.00 4 131.00 111.00 65.00 183.00 148.00 96.00 5 160.00 136.00 80.00 217.00 180.00 119.00 6 186.00 158.00 93.00 246.00 205.00 138.00

Reductions: --free Bambinis ski pass (ski pass with photo required) up to 9 years (2004 and younger) --reductions for children 9 – 16 years (1997 – 2003) --adolescent’s reduction age 16 – 20 (1993 – 1996) --each Saturday: the Zermatt ski pass is free of charge for children up to 16 years (1997 and younger)

Toboggan Prices – Gornergrat.

On-day Pass From 8.00 a.m. Zermatt – Rotenboden – Zermatt (incl. unlimited tobogganing between Rotenboden and Riffelberg)

Adults CHF 61.00 with Half-Price Pass, General Pass CHF 45.00 Children 9 – 16 years (1997 – 2003) CHF 30.50 Children up to 9 years (2004 and younger) free

Half-day Pass From 12.15 p.m. Zermatt – Rotenboden – Zermatt (incl. unlimited tobogganing between Rotenboden and Riffelberg)

Adults CHF 51.00 with Half-Price Pass, General Pass CHF 38.00 Children 9 – 16 years (1997 – 2003) CHF 25.50 Children up to 9 years (2004 and younger) free Rates Summer 119

Summer 2014 28.04.2014 – 18.05.2014 / 28.06.2014 – 28.11.2014 Spring 2014 19.05.2014 – 27.06.2014

Snow sport summer & sport pass. Snow sport Spring & sport pass.

Days Adult Senior Youth Child Days Adult Senior Youth Child 4 230.00 216.00 196.00 115.00 4 179.00 169.00 153.00 90.00 3 177.00 166.00 150.00 89.00 3 138.00 130.00 117.00 69.00 2 122.00 115.00 104.00 61.00 2 95.00 89.00 81.00 48.00 1 82.00 77.00 70.00 41.00 1 64.00 60.00 54.00 32.00

5 277.00 260.00 235.00 139.00 5 216.00 203.00 184.00 108.00 6 323.00 304.00 275.00 162.00 6 252.00 237.00 214.00 126.00 7 366.00 344.00 311.00 183.00 7 286.00 268.00 243.00 143.00 8 408.00 384.00 347.00 204.00 8 318.00 299.00 271.00 159.00 9 444.00 417.00 377.00 222.00 9 346.00 326.00 294.00 173.00 10 478.00 449.00 406.00 239.00 10 373.00 350.00 317.00 186.00 11 509.00 478.00 433.00 255.00 11 397.00 373.00 337.00 199.00 12 535.00 503.00 455.00 268.00 12 417.00 392.00 355.00 209.00 13 560.00 526.00 476.00 280.00 13 437.00 411.00 371.00 218.00 14 584.00 549.00 496.00 292.00 14 456.00 428.00 387.00 228.00 15 607.00 571.00 516.00 304.00 15 473.00 445.00 402.00 237.00 16 627.00 589.00 533.00 314.00 16 489.00 460.00 416.00 245.00 17 649.00 610.00 552.00 325.00 17 506.00 476.00 430.00 253.00 18 670.00 630.00 570.00 335.00 18 523.00 491.00 444.00 261.00 19 691.00 650.00 587.00 346.00 19 539.00 507.00 458.00 270.00 20 713.00 670.00 606.00 357.00 20 556.00 523.00 473.00 278.00 21 733.00 689.00 623.00 367.00 21 572.00 537.00 486.00 286.00 Saison * 760.00 714.00 646.00 380.00 * ohne Rothorn & Gornergrat Daily Ticket Daily Ticket 5 / 7 237.00 223.00 202.00 119.00 5 / 7 304.00 286.00 258.00 152.00 8 / 10 331.00 311.00 281.00 165.00 8 / 10 424.00 399.00 360.00 212.00 11 / 13 407.00 383.00 346.00 204.00 11 / 13 522.00 491.00 444.00 261.00 Extensions from 5 – 13 days Extensions from 5 – 13 days 1 day 45.00 43.00 38.00 23.00 1 day 58.00 55.00 49.00 29.00 2 days 85.00 80.00 72.00 43.00 2 days 109.00 102.00 93.00 55.00 3 days 115.00 109.00 98.00 58.00 3 days 148.00 139.00 126.00 74.00 Extensions from 14 days Extensions from 14 days 1 day 32.00 30.00 27.00 16.00 1 day 41.00 39.00 35.00 21.00 2 days 55.00 51.00 46.00 27.00 2 days 70.00 66.00 60.00 35.00 3 days 76.00 72.00 65.00 38.00 3 days 98.00 92.00 83.00 49.00

Sport Pass: --1st and 2nd day: use of the summer snow sport area and the local bus --from the 3rd day: use of the summer snow sport area, Matterhorn glacier paradise, Schwarzsee, Rothorn, local bus and bike transport --entrance into the Glacier Palace: supplement of CHF 8.00

Reductions: --free Bambinis ski pass (ski pass with photo required) up to 9 years (2004 and younger) --reductions for children 9 – 16 years (1998 – 2004) --adolescent’s reduction age 16 – 20 (1994 – 1997) --senior citizen’s reduction (1949 and older) Rates Summer 121

Afternoon Ticket. Panoramic Pass.

Enjoy the wonderful afternoon mood at the summits and take The experience-pass for one or two days: all the spectacular view- advantage of discount fares to the Matterhorn glacier paradise, points Matterhorn glacier paradise, Schwarzsee and Rothorn in Schwarzsee and Rothorn peaks. one ticket. The Panoramic Pass is valid for one or two consecutive days and can be purchased from 05.07. – 05.10.2014. The entrance Return trip from – to Adults children into the Glacier Palace with its stunning ice sculptures is included. (9 – 16 years) Schwarzsee 14.30 – 15.30 h CHF 39.00 CHF 19.50 Return trip Adults children 21.06. – 12.10.2014 (9 – 16 years) Rothorn 14.30 – 15.30 h CHF 53.00 CHF 26.50 05.07. – 05.10.2014 1 day CHF 128.00 CHF 64.00 Matterhorn glacier paradise 13.30 – 15.00 h CHF 79.00 CHF 39.50 2 days CHF 146.00 CHF 73.00 17.05. – 19.10.2014 Reductions: --children up to 9 years (2005 and younger) free Reductions: --children 9 – 16 years (1998 – 2004) 50 % --junior Card and Grandchild Card are valid --children up to 9 years (2005 and younger) free --no further reductions such as Half-Price Pass, General Pass, Swiss Pass or Swiss Card --children 9 – 16 years (1998 – 2004) 50 % --no further reductions such as Half-Price Pass, General Pass, Swiss Pass or Swiss Card

Good Afternoon Ticket – Gornergrat.

28.04. – 02.11.2014

Afternoon trippers benefit from an additional discount off the regular ticket price for Zermatt-Gornergrat return. Enjoy the afternoon and evening sun on the Gornergrat.

The earliest possible outward trip from Zermatt is at 3.36 p.m. The final return trip with the Good Afternoon Ticket Gornergrat from Gornergrat: 6.57 p.m.

Return trip from Adults children (6 – 16 years) ½-Tax, GA Zermatt – Gornergrat 15.36 h CHF 51.00 CHF 33.00

Reductions: --children up to 6 years (2008 and younger) free (Significant is the date of birth) --junior Card and Grandchild Card are valid Rates Summer 123

Season Pass. 28.04. – 28.11.2014

Summer Zermatt Covers the use of all facilities in Zermatt including the summer ski area (without Cervinia). The entrance into the Glacier Palace is included.

Bike pass. Adults CHF 815.00 Senior (1949 and older) CHF 766.00 Adolescent (1994 – 1997) CHF 693.00 Schwarzsee & Sunnegga / Rothorn Children 9 – 16 years (1998 – 2004) CHF 408.00 Children up to 9 years (2005 and younger) free Adults children (9 – 16 years) Schwarzsee & Sunnegga (1 day) CHF 48.00 CHF 24.00 incl. bike transport Bike transport day ticket CHF 10.00 CHF 5.00

Bike pass VTT ‘Downhill’ 1 day CHF 29.00 CHF 14.50 2 days CHF 53.00 CHF 26.50 3 days CHF 80.00 CHF 40.00 4 days CHF 101.00 CHF 50.50 5 days CHF 119.00 CHF 59.50 6 days CHF 135.00 CHF 67.50 7 days CHF 152.00 CHF 76.00

The bike pass ‘Downhill’ at Sunnegga is valid for the funicular Zermatt – Sunnegga and includes the bike transport. Please follow the Code of Honour of the Downhill Community Zermatt.

Reductions: --children up to 9 years (2005 and younger) free --children 9 – 16 years (1998 – 2004) 50 %

Gornergrat Adults children (6 – 16 years) ½-Tax, GA Gornergrat (1 day) CHF 88.00 CHF 46.00 incl. bike transport

Bike transport single ticket CHF 6.00 CHF 6.00 Bike transport day ticket CHF 10.00 CHF 10.00 Rates Summer 125

Hiking Pass.

The Hiking Pass will bring you to the most popular starting points for your mountain hiking or walking. With the Hiking Pass, you can enjoy unlimited travel on the cable cars to Trockener Steg, Schwarzsee, Blauherd and Riffelberg, as well as on the Matter- horn Gotthard Bahn between Randa, Täsch and Zermatt. The Grächen – Hannigalp Fairytale Gondola is now included in the Hiking Pass.

Days Adults children (6 – 16 years) ½-Tax, GA, Swiss Pass Swiss Card 3 144.00 72.00 108.00 4 162.00 81.00 122.00 5 180.00 90.00 135.00 6 200.00 100.00 150.00 7 216.00 108.00 162.00 8 231.00 116.00 173.00 9 248.00 124.00 186.00 10 260.00 130.00 195.00 11 273.00 137.00 205.00 12 283.00 142.00 212.00 13 293.00 147.00 220.00 14 304.00 152.00 228.00 21 375.00 188.00 281.00 1 month 472.00 236.00 354.00

Validity / Reductions: --the Hiking Pass is valid for hikers and day trippers from 21.06. – 28.11.2014 --children up to 6 years free --children from 6 – 16 years with Junior / Grandchild Card when accompanied by a parent / grandparent free --Half-Price Pass, General Pass, Swiss Card and Swiss Pass valid --no further reductions for seniors or young people --dogs are transported free of charge

Summer Snow Sport Option: the Zermatt Hiking Pass can be used for the summer ski area during its period of validity for an additional daily charge of CHF 50.00 for adults and CHF 20.00 for children from 6 – 16 years and CHF 40.00 for holders of a Half-Price Pass. Transport Conditions What actually is ‘Best of the Alps’? 127

Rates and Transport Conditions

-- All prices in Swiss Francs and incl. 8 % VAT. What actually is ‘Best of the Alps’? -- The exchange rate of the day applies for payment in Euros. -- Prices and timetables are subject to alteration. Twelve classic Alpine resorts have joined forces to establish the -- Bad weather, threat of avalanche, unplanned departure, service interruptions, closure of ski runs etc. do not constitute a claim for refunds / extensions. ‘Best of the Alps’ group. Twelve resorts, all of them bearing a -- Official ID including date of birth is mandatory and must be shown unrequested. -- Half-day tickets will also be sold to day visitors. Not valid on the Trockener Steg – Matter- resounding name. All of them well known as established tourist horn glacier paradise route. Half-day tickets can be purchased from the points of sale of destinations. Popular because of the way their infrastructure Zermatt Bergbahnen AG from 11.45 a.m. -- No rides outside the official times are included in the ski pass / Peak Pass. has evolved, their close, because of their natural relationship to -- The ski pass / Zermatt Peak Pass is personal and not transferable. -- Each fraudulent use of a ski pass / Zermatt Peak Pass, endangerment of third parties and the surrounding areas, the perfect mixture between established rides on closed runs or protected forest / wildlife areas will result as following: ½ -, 1 -, tradition and carefully nurtured progress. They comprise Chamo- multi-day passes and monthly passes CHF 200.00 and the immediate revocation. For seasonal and annual passes must be paid an amount of CHF 400.00. All costs involved will nix Mont-Blanc, Cortina d’Ampezzo, Davos, Garmisch-Partenkir- be charged to the client. -- Reduced tickets are valid only with a reduction card, which must be shown when reques- chen,Grindelwald, Kitzbühel, Lech Zürs am Arlberg, Megève, St. ted. Guests who misuse the reduction will be charged an administration fee of CHF 200.00 and the ticket will be immediately revoked. Anton am Arlberg, St. Moritz, Seefeld and Zermatt. They represent -- If the ski pass / Zermatt Peak Pass cannot be used due to an accident or illness, and a the most prestigious winter sports and summer holiday destina- refund of the partially used pass is requested, you must present a doctor’s certificate of Zermatt or the hospital report from the Spitalzentrum Oberwallis. The refund is based on tions in the Big Five of Europe’s Alpine countries. What’s more, the difference between the price of the daily tickets / extension tickets and the number of days used. A CHF 10.00 processing fee applies. they are market leaders in the fields of holidays and leisure, with -- Routes (runs marked yellow): secured and signposted, not prepared, no checks. all of them holding out the guarantee of top quality. And they also -- According to the guidelines of SKUS, the ski slopes in our ski area are exclusively for the use of skiers and snowboarders. All means of transport that are used in a sitting position, regard themselves as ambassadors for the entire Alpine region: such as snowbobs, are not permitted and will not be transported on any of the facilities in Zermatt. The only exceptions to this are handicapped persons in a seated position. twelve tremendous, internationally well known and popular Snowscoot® are permitted on the ski slopes of Zermatt and will be transported on all facilities – with the exception of chairlifts and ski lifts. Snowscoot® are not allowed in the places, all with the same good fortune of being located in one of summer ski area. the world’s most breathtakingly gorgeous landscapes. -- Passport photos are required if passes are used for more than 8 days. -- Annual passes for children (kids up to 9 years) can only be purchased in combination with an annual pass for a parent. -- Key card deposit: CHF 5.00. -- Booking for ski tickets online: www.matterhornparadise.ch. Ski tickets bought online are non-refundable. -- Ski run accident insurance when purchasing a ski pass: additional charge CHF 5.00 / day. What’s the idea behind ‘Best of the Alps’? -- Subscriptions will not be exchanged, modified or refunded. Please check your change before leaving as mistakes cannot be rectified later. ‘Best of the Alps’ is the brand name for the great tradition of -- For safety reasons, it is prohibited to ski on the slopes after the slopes have closed. -- Access to the Italian ski resort is sold and invoiced under the name of the Cervino Spa hospitality offered by Alpine resorts considered pioneers in the company and the Cime Bianche Spa company. Precise details on the Italian and Swiss fields of skiing and mountaineering holidays. They all share one areas can be seen by the customer on posters near the sales locations of Zermatt Berg- bahnen AG and on the visitor receipt. unique quality. The uniqueness of the mountains and beauty of -- All participants take part in offers at their own risk. -- The organizers have no liability in this respect. the landscapes has been superbly blended into the requirements -- Participants must adhere to instructions from staff. of modern, activity-based holidaymaking. But they’re also regar- -- Electrobus is not included in each ticket. More information on www.e-bus.ch -- In Italy it is mandatory for children up to 14 years to wear a helmet. ded as the ‘Best of the Alps’ due to their outstanding transport -- Free-riders and off-piste skiers are obliged to report any avalanche risks, closed off forest areas and nature reserves, and especially endangering of third parties. connections, the diversity of the culture waiting to be explored, -- Transport of baggage and sports equipment: Passengers are responsible for the proper transport of their own sports equipment and baggage. No liability will be assumed for and not least because of the almost mythical fame of their moun- damage or loss or the endangering of third persons through improper transport. tain ranges, such as the Matterhorn, the Dolomites and Mont Blanc massif, to name but a few. And, of course, it goes without saying: these holiday resorts offer an enormous range of hotel accommodations from the highest to most modest of categories, as well as a spectrum of culinary delights that ranges from the exquisitely regional to top-class international delights. Contacts Pictograms

Explanation of the pictograms

Zermatt Tourism Length of trail Bahnhofplatz 5 Approximate time for the hike up CH-3920 Zermatt Approximate time for the hike down Tel. +41 (0)27 966 81 00 Approximate time for the hike Fax +41 (0)27 966 81 01 Difference in altitude [email protected] 1 Easy hike www.zermatt.ch 2 Moderately difficult hike 3 Difficult hike Suitable for children Zermatt Bergbahnen AG Suitable for pushchairs P.O. Box 378 Bike CH-3920 Zermatt Note Tel. +41 (0)27 966 01 01 Places to eat Fax +41 (0)27 966 01 00 Accommodation available Infotelefon +41 (0)27 966 01 05 The best time of year [email protected] Worth seeing, special interest www.matterhornparadise.ch Nordic walking Theme trail Hiking trail Mountain hiking trail Alpine hiking trail Gornergrat Bahn Bahnhofplatz 7 CH-3900 Brig = Wolli is a young, adventurous Valais blacknose Tel. +41 (0)848 642 442 sheep and is the mascot for the region. The Wolli symbol represents [email protected] offers, activities or experiences which are particularly suitable for www.gornergrat.ch families.The ‘F’ logo represents the ‘Families Welcome’ mark, which the venue has been awarded. For more information on family activi- ties in the Zermatt-Matterhorn region, see www.zermatt.ch/wolli Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn Bahnhofplatz 7 CH-3900 Brig Tel. +41 (0)848 642 442 Important telephone numbers [email protected] – Emergency call centre, rescue service tel. 144 www.mgbahn.ch – Piste and rescue service of the Zermatt Bergbahnen AG tel. + 41 (0)27 966 01 01 – Weather report tel. 162 outside Switzerland or with mobile tel. + 41 (0)848 800 162 Photo Credits: Air Zermatt Isabelle Favre Michael Portmann Co o-peration Joe Condron Schweiz Mobil – Avalanche report tel. 187 Bernhard Lochmatter Jo Diener Thomas Andenmatten outside Switzerland or with mobile tel. + 41 (0)848 800 187 Bikeschool Kulmhotel Gornergrat Zermatt Bergbahnen AG Emanuel Ammon Kurt Müller Zermatt Tourism – Information telephone tel. + 41 (0)27 966 01 05 Gerhard Kirschker Leander Wenger Gornergrat Bahn Marc Weiler

Summer Panorama

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c e Stockhorn Monte Rosa h 32 h Rosa Hörnlihütte4 SAC e

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Brig / Visp 32 16 Rothornhütte Mat 42 43 tervispa TÄSCH 16 31 3198 64 Tri Unt. Äschhorn r 1450 e 2337 3618 h Weisshorn c Schaliberg s 4505 Mettelhorn t e 41 3406 34 l Jatz g Platthorn t 63576 3345 12 65 h 33 c 7 61 2 2625i l 58Grosskastel7 h 2 2830 o Weisshornhütte H SAC Schatz43 SAC 4314 2932 240242

R610ANDA 3866 Waldweg 4544 Panoramaweg Zer3 matt 98 Murmelweg 1615 Aussichtsweg 232221 Riffelseeweg 3289 Lärchenweg 60 610 Dorfwaldweg 67 Kinhütte 451 Täsch – Zermatt (Bahnweg) 31 Abenteuerweg 109 Panoramaweg 16 Bahnweg 232 Sonnenweg 3029 Matterhorn-Trail 6261 Weisshornhütte 3968 Europahütte 4645 Täsch – Täschhütte 43 Blumenweg 1110 Peak Collection 17 Gletschergartenweg 2423 Swiss Topwalk 3130 Edelweissweg 632 Domhütte 476 Täschalp – Fluhalp 54 Direttissima 121 5-Seenweg 17a18 Hängebrückenweg 254 Weg der Stille 321 Botanischer Lehrpfad 63 69 47 5 12 18 25 32 Gross Kastel TÄSCH69 Täschalp – Weingartensee Gamsweg Waldweg Mark Twain Weg Säumerweg Wisshornweg 64 Schaliberg 41 Arigscheis 48 Täschalp – Tufteren 6 Gourmetweg 13 Weg zur Freiheit 19 Naturweg 26 Matterhorn glacier trail 33 Platthorn / Mettelhorn 65 Kreuz 42 Rundwanderung 49 Täschalp – Kinhütte 7 Kristallweg 14 Arvenweg 20 Riffelalpweg 27 Hörnliweg 34 Rothornhütte Events 2014

Events

January Swatch Skiers Cup July Zermatt Marathon August Swiss Food Festival 04. – 10.01.2014 05.07.2014 08. – 10.08.2014 In Zermatt the best freeride and freestyle Marathon from St. Niklaus via Zermatt to The Swiss Food Festival is certainly a week- skiers in the world come together for a one the Riffelberg, covering 1,853 m a.s.l. end for connoisseurs: a kitchen party with all of a kind competition! July SOW – Swiss Orienteering Week 2014 of the best cooks in Zermatt. Delicacies with January Horu Trophy curling tournament 19. – 26.07.2014 Eringer beef, gondola breakfasts, culinary cha- 16. – 19.01.2014 The Swiss Orienteering Week is an inter- lets with specialties along the Bahnhofstrasse. One of the largest curling open-air tourna- national multi-day orienteering event that August Folklore Festival ments in Europe combines holiday, sport and a hint of adven- 10.08.2014 April Zermatt Unplugged ture. Large folklore procession through the village 08. – 12.04.2014 July Täschalp-run with alpine festival with around 1,200 participants, followed by A unique acoustic festival in the heart of 20.07.2014 celebrations and food, children’s animation the Swiss Alps. International stars, singer Berglauf als Naturerlebnis. The start is in and entertainment. songwriters and newcomers celebrate good, Täsch and your destination and aim is to August Matterhorn Ultraks Trail honest and unadulterated sounds on the reach the Täschalp (2’200 m). The tradi- 23.08.2014 marquee stage, at vernissages, at Sunnegga tional Älplerfest along with Holy Mass, Summer ultra-races around Zermatt, three and on the New Talent stages. canteen-style catering and musical enter- routes, up to 50 km long and covering April Patrouille des Glaciers tainment is naturally also part of the pro- 3,500 m a.s.l. For cracks and amateur runners. 29.04. – 03.05.2014 gramme. September Zermatt Festival The Patrouille des Glaciers, the legendary July Matterhorn Eagle Cup 05. – 21.09.2014 ski mountaineering race organized by the 26.07.2014 Chamber music festival & academy with Swiss Army, will take place again in 2014. Scottish links golf tournament in the middle ensembles and soloists from the Berlin Phil- The ‘ toughest team competition in the of the Alps between Rotenboden and Riffel- harmonic Orchestra. world ’ takes the patrols over 112 kilometres berg in the Gornergrat area, between 2,800 September Perskindol Swiss Epic Bike Competition from Zermatt via Arolla to Verbier. and 2,500 m a.s.l. 15. – 20.09.2014 June / July Raiffeisen Open Zermatt August Swiss National Holiday ‘Swiss Epic’ is held every year for six days in A small yellow ball finds its way into the 01.08.2014 September. In 2014, the race will held in stag- Raiffeisen Open Zermatt every year. Here, Celebrations for the Swiss National Holiday es from Verbier via Leukerbad and Grächen to men and women display the art of tennis aren't forgotten here either. It is celebrated Zermatt. Teams of two may take part. at the highest level. Even Roger Federer in traditional style in the three communities took part in this tournament when he was (Zermatt, Täsch, Randa): local clubs show off Further information about the events can be found at: younger! their skills. www.zermatt.ch/events erdmannpeisker / Robert Bösch erdmannpeisker

Acceleration test. Traversing. Setting the pace. Two hundred athletic skiers push themselves to the limit at the accele- ration test on the Julier Pass. Their fi ndings: fast, lightweight, compact and safe Pure Ascent equipment helps you to take high-altitude tours in stride. Follow the red track of the Mammut speed mountaineers: www.mammut.ch