Rental Shops
In general, Zermatt has a very high standard of rental equipment. Wherever you rent equipment, you can be confident of new (or nearly new), high level skis, snowboards and boots.
Matterhorn History
First estimate of Matterhorn's altitude Horace Benedict de Saussure. A scientist and explorer estimated the Matterhorn height at 14769 ft (4501 metres). 1792 Formation of the Alpine Club in London. 1857 First attempts First attempts to summit the Matterhorn were made by Cervinia mountain guides Jean-Antoine and Jean-Jacques Carrel via the Lion ridge on the […]
Magnificent views
There are 38 peaks around Zermatt that are over 4000m. While the Matterhorn gets all the attention, don’t ignore the rest! View from Klein Matterhorn The view from the viewing platform on top is spectacular! All our mountains plus the Italian and French Alps. Mont Blanc features, 45 miles away to the west and the Eiger, […]
Matterhorn photo spots
THE WORLD’S MOST PHOTOGRAPHED PEAK! We don’t know if this is an official fact but we can’t think of a mountain with such visitor numbers where people spend days skiing, hiking or just using the lift system around it. Surely nobody leaves Zermatt without a camera or phone full of Matterhorn photographs? Wherever you are in […]
10 of Zermatt’s mountain highlights
1. Marvel at the Matterhorn Marvel at the Matterhorn – plenty of photo opportunities around town and all over the ski area. 2. Head to Klein Matterhorn Head to Klein Matterhorn (highest lift in Europe) for a panorama of peaks over 4000m. Can you spot Mont Blanc? Check out the glacier palace while you’re up […]
Matterhorn facts
The Matterhorn is one of the most iconic and recognisable mountains in the Alps and we are lucky enough to have it on our doorstep.