In the mountains of Switzerland, in the famous Peninsky Alps is located the picturesque ski resort of Zermatt. The mountain range in its highest place, on the Dufour Peak, reaches 4634m, the symbol of the Matterhorn country is located here, whose height is 4478m.
Zermatt itself is at an altitude of 1600m.
The ecological state of the resort is strictly controlled, the use of vehicles that can pollute the environment is prohibited on its territory. As a rule, visitors to the resort leave their cars in the village of Tesh, where the parking terminal is located. For further movement, you can use an electric car.
You can ski in Zermatt all year round, and there are also slopes for every taste: from the most difficult to the simpler. For convenience, they are indicated in different colors.
Difficult tracks are highlighted in black, red for the average level of training and blue for beginner skiers. There will be no problems with transport and lifting either; monorail trains, funiculars, cable cars and lifts are at the service of vacationers.
If someone believes that Zermatt can please only skiers or snowboarders, then he is very mistaken. Mountain bike lovers will undoubtedly appreciate mountain trails with a length of more than 100 km, mountaineering is another developing area. A helicopter tour promises an unforgettable experience and a trip on the Glacier Express from Zermatt to St. Moritz in comfortable wagons will be no less impressive. Views of mountain lakes and alpine passes are simply amazing.
After an active holiday and fresh frosty air it will be nice to spend time in a restaurant or bar, which are enough at the resort, and many of them are located directly on the slopes. Fans of shopping will also not be disappointed with the services of local institutions: from fashion boutiques to souvenir shops. There are shops where you can update your sports equipment or clothing. For the most active, the sports center will provide tennis courts and a pool.
You can visit numerous exhibitions and galleries, you should pay attention to the Ski Museum and the Ice Tower, and in the ice of Klein Matterhorn there is a Glacier Palace, which you should definitely look into.
There is an opportunity to get to Zermatt from the airport in Zurich or from Geneva, in any case, the journey will take more than 3 hours. Accommodation at the resort is possible in a hotel, starting from 3 stars, or in a private cottage.
In general, Zermatt will please fans of outdoor activities, delicious food and shopping. This is a prestigious and expensive vacation in one of the most picturesque places in Europe.
