Zermatt Village Walk and Mt. Gornergrat Private Day Trip

Zermatt Village Walk and Mt. Gornergrat Private Day Trip

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About This Experience in Zermatt

Embark on a captivating walk through Zermatt, guided by your private tour expert. Explore the charming village, taking in iconic sights of the majestic Matterhorn. Then, board the legendary Gornergrat cogwheel train for a scenic ascent to breathtaking heights. With personalized insights from your guide, this exclusive tour seamlessly combines alpine village charm, iconic mountain views, and an unforgettable railway adventure for a day of enchantment in Zermatt.

Why Visit Zermatt?

Zermatt, Switzerland offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Zermatt provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.

Getting to Zermatt

You can reach Zermatt, Switzerland by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city is well-connected by public transportation, including trains, buses, and metro systems. Taxis and rideshare services are also readily available. Train connections from major European cities make Zermatt easily accessible by rail as well.

What's Included

  • local guide operated by Swiss Travel Guide for your party only
  • all taxes, fees and handling charges
  • insider walk around in Zermatt
  • transporation fee for Gornergrat railway
  • all transportation fees

What's Not Included

  • food and drinks
  • personal expenses during the tour

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • a minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • children must be accompagnied by an adult
  • for wheelchair assistance - please contact us before booking

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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup Information

Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers

Custom pickup locations may be available. Please contact the supplier for details.

Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

Begin your tour by visiting the old part... 2 hours

Begin your tour by visiting the old part of the alpine village of Zermatt with it's typical wooden houses. The walk takes you away from the typical main street and you get through the typical alleyways in Zermatt.

Visit the viewpoint for the typical Zermatt village picture to the Mt 10 minutes

Visit the viewpoint for the typical Zermatt village picture to the Mt. Matterhorn

The graveyard shows you, how closed the success to climb Mt 10 minutes

The graveyard shows you, how closed the success to climb Mt. Matterhorn and the risks are. It's part of the history of Zermatt, that accidents on high alpine climbing happens.

The hotel Monte Rosa is where the first ascent to Mt

The hotel Monte Rosa is where the first ascent to Mt. Matterhorn startet. Several information about the first ascent and it's historical tragedy are available here.

On a 30 minutes cogwheel train ride you get up to 10000ft altitude 30 minutes

On a 30 minutes cogwheel train ride you get up to 10000ft altitude. In this high alpine area, beautiful views to Mt. Matterhorn and the glaciers await you. Mt. Gornergrat is in all year snow.

The Gornergrat is a mountain ridge at an altitude of 3135 m above sea level 2 hours

The Gornergrat is a mountain ridge at an altitude of 3135 m above sea level. M. It is located about three kilometers east of Zermatt in the Swiss canton of Valais. The Gornergrat is located between the Gorner Glacier and the Findel Glacier and offers views of more than 20 four-thousanders, including Monte Rosa, the Matterhorn and the Liskamm. The Gornergratbahn runs from Zermatt (1620 m above sea level) to the Gornergrat, overcoming an altitude difference of almost 1500 metres. At the terminus (3089 m above sea level) on the southwestern tip of the ridge is the Kulmhotel, which is the highest mountain hotel in Switzerland. Visit the scenic viewpoint with the all year snow or have a look at the multi-media experience world, which shows the Matterhorn and its surrounding alpine world in all dimensions, will fascinate both young and old and is even a great place to visit on the Gornergrat when the weather is not so good.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cancellation policy?

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