Matterhorn
Alpine
Crossing
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Highest Alpine crossing
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Matterhorn tour
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2 countries & 2 cultures
The highest crossing of the Alps by cable car
Matterhorn Alpine Crossing
The cable car journey around the Matterhorn offers breathtaking views of the mountain landscapes of Zermatt and Cervinia, taking guests on a fascinating journey through the diverse fauna, flora, and glacier scenery of both countries. The adventure begins as soon as you board: state-of-the-art cabins, the highest safety standards, and a panorama that is truly unrivalled. Along the route, numerous highlights await, including the crossing of the border between Switzerland and Italy at nearly 3500 metres above sea level.
Whether as a day trip from Zermatt to Cervinia or as part of a longer journey, the Matterhorn Alpine Crossing is an experience in a class of its own.
For added comfort during the journey, a luggage transport service is available twice daily, allowing you to enjoy the spectacular mountain scenery in a more relaxed and carefree way.
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01InspiringFlight over the Alps
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02Highly informativeAll about the highest Alpine crossing
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03BookingBook your online ticket
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04TravelEnjoy a journey with adventure
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AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE
An overview of the trip
At the highest mountain station in Europe
Matterhorn Glacier Paradise
At 3,821 m above sea level is the highest mountain station in Europe. Up here a sense of infinity prevails. A world of adventure appositely named Matterhorn Glacier Paradise. Surrounded by 38 four-thousanders and 14 glaciers, the peak offers a captivating view over a world of snow and ice.
Peak Experience
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Step into the fascinating universe in the eternal ice of the highest glacier palace on the planet and leave the outside world behind. Sparkling crystals of ice and detailed sculptures in a fairy-tale world some 15 metres below the surface.
The viewing platform which looks out over 38 four-thousanders and 14 glaciers in three countries offers an exhilarating experience and hints at the vast scale of the world of mountains and glaciers around the border between Switzerland and Italy. Welcome to the heart of the Alps.
The highest cinema in Europe will captivate you with a vision of the many aspects of Zermatt’s alpine world. The atmospheric and enchanting viewing will reveal the dangers, risks and joys of live in the Alps.
The Matterhorn Glacier Paradise restaurant is located at an altitude of 3,874 m. It’s hard to imagine the kind of views you get through the large panoramic windows as you eat. Some of the most famous Swiss Alpine peaks are gathered around the Klein Matterhorn, where the world of adventure is situated. The restaurant offers culinary delights that we guarantee will taste especially good at almost 4,000 metres above sea level. There is a souvenir shop inside the restaurant with products made specially for our visitors.
Summer skiing means an early start, as the slopes are best enjoyed in the morning, when the sun is not so strong. Europe’s highest and biggest summer ski resort has up to 21 km of pistes on offer. And freestyle fans needn’t feel left out as the Summer Snowpark Zermatt is one of the highest freestyle arenas in the Alps and one of the region’s best snow parks
Worth a Trip
One Day in Italy
Good to know
Information about trips on the Matterhorn Alpine Crossing is posted on the Zermatt Bergbahnen website.
