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All Year Round Activities The Chalet International award-nominated design and architecture official 5 star plus rating from Swiss Hotel Association and Swiss Tourism Award-winning chalet service ! All Year Round Activities Helicopter Ride For an incredible views of the mountains, take a helicopter ride over the top of the peaks and around the iconic faces of the Matterhorn. The special birds eye view will blow you away. Rides can be arranged from 20 minutes duration to 40 minutes. Horse and Cart / Sledge Ride For a relaxing sightseeing tour around the village, take the horse and card in summer or the horse and sleigh in winter. The tour will take you end to end of the village, taking in the busy main street with its bars and restaurants, the Vispa riverbanks, the mountains and everything in-between. Suitable for all ages, up to a maximum of 5 persons per ride. Gornergrat Train Ride An unforgettable train ride like no other and the highest in Europe, take the train from the centre of Zermatt to the Gornagrat at 3039 metres. The scenic journey takes over half an hour and you can stop on the way at any of the interim stops which have restaurants. Once a the top, take in the awesome vista of the tallest peaks in the Alps. Incorporate the ride with lunch or even a star-gazing evening dinner. Paragliding Thrill-seekers can spend a morning or afternoon flying the thermals high above the village in a paraglider. Suitable for beginners as you will be strapped to an instructor. Choose from one of two take-off points in winter and four possible take-offs in summer and view the village and mountains as you have never seen it before. Flights last for a minimum of 20 minutes. VIP Cable Car Ride Travel to the top pistes in style with a VIP bubble ride to the top. In a luxury bubble complete with music and champagne, you travel the cable car system from Zermatt to Trockener Steg. Single or return journeys are available. Nordic Walking Nordic walking, or pole walking, has been a fashionable past-time since the 90’s and involves mountain walking with a set of poles. The idea of using the poles is that it gives your whole upper body a work-out that you do not get from walking alone. This is an excellent way to stay fit, and a perfect way to train for winter skiing. Chalet Zermatt Peak AG Tel: +41 (0)79 244 77 21 Triftweg 47 Email: [email protected] CH 3920 Zermatt Web: www.chaletzermattpeak.com Switzerland The Chalet International award-nominated design and architecture official 5 star plus rating from Swiss Hotel Association and Swiss Tourism Award-winning chalet service ! All Year Round Activities Tennis Indoor courts are available during winter and outdoor courts all summer long. Play with friends or family, or for real enthusiasts, we can organise a professional tennis coach to improve your game. Squash The famous Hotel Alex in Zermatt houses the indoor Squash courts here. For an intensive workout, try a game of Squash with friends of family, or let us organise a professional coach. The courts were refurbished in 2012 so offer superb facilities. Swimming There are many hotel pools available in Zermatt if you fancy a dip and a refreshing swim. Throughout winter you can pay to use most hotel facilities. This combines perfectly with some spa and beauty treatments. For a more rustic experience in summer, go for an outdoor swim in one of the many lakes, and finish off with a picnic or BBQ. Romantic Candlelit Dinner in Mountain Stadel For a rustic Swiss experience, sample the traditional speciality foods at a mountain stadel restaurant for a romantic meal in front of an open fire. Travel by taxi in summer or toboggan in Winter back to the village. Matterhorn Museum Hidden underground in the main street, you will find the museum of Zermatt, which chronicles the history of the village and how it grew from a crop of outlying farms to one of the most popular skiing resorts in the world. Using the state-of-the-art museum presentations, prepare to be fascinated with the local myths, legends and stories. Glacier Paradise Entered through an ice tunnel, high up above Zermatt, the Glacier Palace lies fifteen metres below the glacier above. Once inside the glacier you will experience the eery and magical ice world, with sculptures, light and sound displays. There is an ice slide to enjoy on the way round as well as a crevice walkway. Chalet Zermatt Peak AG Tel: +41 (0)79 244 77 21 Triftweg 47 Email: [email protected] CH 3920 Zermatt Web: www.chaletzermattpeak.com Switzerland The Chalet International award-nominated design and architecture official 5 star plus rating from Swiss Hotel Association and Swiss Tourism Award-winning chalet service ! All Year Round Activities Personal Trainer For those that don’t want to take it easy on vacation, take advantage of our facilities and hire a personal trainer to keep you in shape. Using the state-of-the-art gym equipment in the wellness, as well the great outdoors, our personal trainers can create enjoyable workouts for all ages and abilities. Treat yourself afterwards to a a relaxing jacuzzi and sauna. Yoga and Pilates For a mind and body workout, why not take the opportunity to hire a yoga or Pilates teacher. Your private tutor will come to the chalet and work out with you in the wellness spa area. This can be enjoyed by all ages and abilities. Childcare If you require professional childcare we can arrange fully qualified nannies to either attend to your children in the chalet, or at the local creche where they can enjoy a structured day with other children of the same age. Personal and Private Shopping For any guest wishing to make purchases in the boutiques in the village, we can arrange a private visit at an array of venues, as well as personal shoppers to assist with your purchasers. Staff will accompany guests to the shops and of course take care of any purchases you make and take these back to the chalet for you. Hairdresser We can arrange a private appointment with a hairdresser who will come to the chalet and attend to all your hair needs in the privacy and comfort of the chalet surroundings. Cuts, styles and specialist treatments are all catered for. Specialist Massage In addition the classic massage that we offer with our inclusive package, take the time out to have a specialist massage to cover deep tissue, sports massage, post-natal, or swedish massage, all in the privacy and comfort of the chalet. Chalet Zermatt Peak AG Tel: +41 (0)79 244 77 21 Triftweg 47 Email: [email protected] CH 3920 Zermatt Web: www.chaletzermattpeak.com Switzerland The Chalet International award-nominated design and architecture official 5 star plus rating from Swiss Hotel Association and Swiss Tourism Award-winning chalet service ! All Year Round Activities Beautician Your personal beautician can attend to all your beauty needs at the chalet. From classic facials, to body treatments, waxing, manicures, pedicures and make-up. Fully qualified and with the latest treatments and products, for both men and women. Perfect for a special occasion or just to treat yourself. Special Celebration If you have a special moment to celebrate, let our event managers arrange a party or experience that you will never forget. Almost all events can be managed to exceed your expectations, from a wedding or anniversary, to birthday party or promotion. Simply discuss your needs and requirements with our team and leave the rest to us. Childrens Entertainer To create an unforgettable memory for your child, we can organise some first class entertainment, suitable for all ages. From professional clowns and magicians to acrobats and circus acts, we can combine the entertainer with a theme or party and even film the event for a keep-sake DVD. Simply discuss your needs and requirements with our team and leave the rest to us. Chalet Zermatt Peak AG Tel: +41 (0)79 244 77 21 Triftweg 47 Email: [email protected] CH 3920 Zermatt Web: www.chaletzermattpeak.com Switzerland The Chalet International award-nominated design and architecture official 5 star plus rating from Swiss Hotel Association and Swiss Tourism Award-winning chalet service ! Winter Activities Heli Skiing Not for the faint-hearted! If you are an expert-level skier, and want to push yourself to the maximum, try adrenalin-packed heli skiing for the day. With a local guide, you will be transported via helicopter to the top of the Alps, at one of 3 drop off points. A jump from the heli and you will have VIP access to parts of the mountain no else can get to. Enjoy the serene beauty whilst skiing through fresh untouched powder. Tasch - Randa Cross Country Skiing For skiing with a difference, try the 15 km of cross-country trails between Tasch and Randa, a previous world-championship track with hairpin bends. The beginning of the trail in Tasch is only a 12 minute train ride from the centre of Zermatt. Full Moon Skiing and Mountain Dinner The magic of the mountains seen by full moon is something you will never forget! On select dates throughout the season, you can join the piste control service and ski down in the moon light, once all the lifts are shut and the pistes are completely empty. Stop off at a selected mountain restaurant for a 3 course dinner on the way down.
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