What to do in Zermatt

Zermatt is an unique mountain resort locate 1,6000 meters above sea level in Switzerland in the canton Valais and it a wonderland for mountain lovers!

The town is nestled among 38 impressive 4000 meters high giants. Matterhorn with its 4,478 meters is the most iconic mountain in the area and its recognisable pointy peak stand out in the sky. Monte Rosa is also confining with Zermatt, the Dom, Lyskamm and the Weisshorn.

Useless to say that Zermatt is must at least once in a life time for skiers and alpinists. The ski domain opens endless possibilities for on-piste and off-piste skiing all year long! thanks to the high altitude and presence of the glacier it is possible to ski even in the summer at 3,900 meters! The four main ski area are Sunnega, Gornergrat, Klein Matterhorn and Schwarzsee and there are also connections to Cervinia and Valtournenche in Italy! Explore this natural playground during incredible ski touring, backcountry skiing and heliskiing days with local certified partners!

During the summer, Zermatt propose world class climbing, mountaineering and via ferrata opportunities. Generation fo adventurers and dreamers have challenged the high peaks opening different routes to the peaks! It is one of the most beautiful spots that an alpinist can live!

Zermatt is also a paradise for mountain biking with its 100 km of trails at the foot of Matterhorn, always on sight. Bike transportation to Sunnega and Gornergrat give to downhill riders the facility of enjoying thrilling downhill rides!

Do you ove to adventure in the nature by hiking? Zermatt with its 400km of trails it the hiking Mecca of the region!

What's special about Zermatt besides of the mountains? Zermatt is a completely car-free zone: the use of gas cars is forbidden in the region! Tourists will be given a permit to drive and park their car in the norther outskirt. Many electric cars are and transport services are serving the city.