The Zermatt area has a total of 250 miles of well-marked footpaths which will take you through pine-scented mountain forests to the shores of calm Alpine lakes and to ice-blue glaciers. Zermatt has been a prime destination for walkers and mountaineers for over 150 years.

As well as gentle valley walking large areas are protected zones which offer plenty of opportunities for challenging and remote walking including access to the slopes of the Matterhorn itself.

Mountain railways make it easy to reach the high altitude rambling areas. There are many mountain cabins and restaurants ready to offer a warm welcome and a leisurely rest to enjoy the spectacular views all around.

The Centre

Zermatt is a Swiss German speaking village located at the eastern end of the Canton of Valais. It has the advantage of being totally car free.

Electric taxis and buses will get you around to all the major places of interest but as the distances are not great most people prefer to walk. There is a very Swiss feel about Zermatt despite there being all the benefits of a village catering for international visitors.

The bustling main street is full of restaurants and shops selling all you might need during your stay.We have chosen hotels in quiet areas. The walking areas are quickly reached from the village either on foot or by using the three main rail or cable car systems that whisk you high above the village to start your walks.

The Walking

The village is situated at the foot of the famous Matterhorn and is surrounded by thirty eight 4000m high mountains more than any other village in the Alps so the walking always benefits from the most stunning backdrops.

You can walk up to the hut on the slopes of the Matterhorn which is the start point of ascents of the mountain itself. Or perhaps walk along a section of the EuropaWeg (one of Switzerland’s long distance walks) along the valley side from Zermatt to Tasch and enjoy stunning views of both settlements.

If you have a head for heights try the walk that takes in the spectacular Gorner Gorge using a walkway fixed to the rocks above a swirling torrent.

Take the cable car to Rothorn (3150m) and then walk back to Sunnegga passing 3 beautiful alpine lakes and unrivalled views across to the imposing Matterhorn. Walk from Zermatt up to Trift and on to Hohbalmen for a walk where you will probably see more marmots than people. We could go on and on and on ….!

Our self guided Walk Booklet has walks from a 2 hour valley stroll with a 190m climb to an 8 hour walk with an ascent and descent of 1100m.

Walk Grading

Self guided - Easy Moderate & Challenging

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Hotel La Ginabelle **** - 4 Star   You will feel at home from the moment you step through the door of La Ginabelle located in a quiet area of Zermatt. All rooms are equipped with a mini bar, cable TV, safe and a direct dial telephone and a superb bathroom with hairdryer, shower or bath. We offer superior category rooms which are larger and many have views towards the Matterhorn. VIEW MORE INFORMATION

Hotel Europe Zermatt *** Superior - 3 Star Hotel Europe Zermatt ...This small 3* superior hotel in Zermatt is in a quiet position but within easy reach of all of the cable car and railway stations. VIEW MORE INFORMATION

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Snow closes some of the paths up to May but most open in June and remain so until mid October when early snow may restrict the number of routes available.

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Additional information for holidays in Switzerland

Fly/Rail Baggage

Check in your bag at the airport and collect it at your resort avoiding the wait at the baggage carousel. This is a system unique to Switzerland. Many hoteliers will even collect the bags for you when they arrive and
deliver them to your room. On your return check in your bag in at the railway station and at some
stations receive your boarding pass. Your bag will then be transferred to your flight and you collect it from the baggage carousel on arrival.
These services are available to but not from all resorts (Meiringen is unavailable) or with all airlines. Timing limitations also apply please check. The cost is £18 per bag per direction.

Switzerland- Internal travel

The Swiss transport system has a well earned reputation for being the best in the world. The trains are modern clean and run to schedule (late trains make the news in Switzerland!). We provide a personal timetable for all customers showing the relevant train times (including platforms) for transfers between airport/international rail gateway and the hotel for both arrivals and departures. We help to make the journey very much part of your holiday by providing helpful notes offering advice on changing trains and selecting the best seats to enjoy the stunning panoramic views. During your stay you will have the opportunity to experience travelling on the distinctive yellow post buses the lake steamers and many cable cars and funicular railways which will whisk you to high alpine meadows and mountain tops.

Swiss Card

A Swiss Card is included* in your holiday price if purchasing air or international rail travel through us. This can be bought separately, from us, by those making their own transport arrangements to Switzerland. The Swiss Card provides transfers between airport/international rail gateway and the hotel and enables you to enjoy most of your local travel at a 50% discount. There are a number of other travel cards listed below. If you wish to purchase separately £148** upgrade to first class £66**

* Not included for Hotel to Hotel Treks, Davos and Lower Engadine. For both Davos and Lower Engadine centred holidays we provide a rail ticket to/from Zurich airport as local transport is free.

Swiss Transfer Card

Gives free transfers between airport/international rail gateway and the hotel. Any reasonable route is permitted. Useful for very short stays and on hotel to hotel treks where you plan to walk all the way. Cost £99** upgrade to First Class £60**

Swiss Half Fare Card

Gives 50% discount during your stay for all rail and post bus services plus discounts on most funicular railways, chair lifts, gondolas and cable cars. Useful for those arriving by car. £85**

** subject to change

Family Card

Free travel on most transport for all children under 16 years traveling with their parents; provided free of charge with any of the travel cards listed above.

Two & Multi Centre Holidays - Switzerland

Clients often want to enjoy more than one area and find that traveling even a couple of hours on the train leads to a totally different walking experience. We are extremely happy to put these together for you. We will make all hotel reservations and provide the rail ticket between the centres free of charge** if the total stay is over 11 nights. For holidays over 13 nights we upgrade all the rail travel to First Class free of charge**. For example why not combine Zermatt with Davos having 7 nights in each resort in 4* hotels and journey between the two on the ‘Glacier Express’?

** As long as a Half Fare or Swiss card has been purchased