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Testa Grigia Ticket from Matterhorn Glacier Paradise

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You travel from Matterhorn Glacier Paradise to Plateau Rosa station on Testa Grigia and back. The highest 3S cable car takes about 4 minutes to the station at the Italian border.

CancellationFree up to 24 hours before
Meeting pointMatterhorn Glacier Paradise, Bergstation

Highlights

  • Take the cable car for a section of the highest alpine crossing
  • Have an unmatched experience in extreme heights
  • Enjoy the view from the panoramic windows
  • Experience a stable, comfortable transport, even in extreme wind
  • Visit the SnowXperience Plateau Rosa for snow experiences, even in summer
  • Discover a particularly beautiful view of the Matterhorn

Description

The Matterhorn Glacier Ride II cable car journey between Matterhorn Glacier Paradise and Testa Grigia (Plateau Rosa) takes around 4 minutes. It’s part of the Matterhorn Alpine Crossing, which lets you travel from Switzerland to Italy by high-altitude cable car without needing skis. Enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding Alpine scenery along the way.

With an additional “Crystal Ride” ticket, you can travel in one of two cabins with glass floors, giving you a view of the glaciers below.

Route

  • Matterhorn Glacier Paradise (Klein Matterhorn) – station at approx. 3,821 m above sea level
  • Testa Grigia (Plateau Rosa) – station at 3,458 m above sea level

Practical information

  • Suitable for wheelchair users and pushchairs (low-floor access, NF). The transfer area at Testa Grigia is also wheelchair accessible.
  • Dogs travel free on the cable car. They must be kept on a lead in Switzerland and muzzled in Italy.

Inclusions

  • Included:

    Ticket Matterhorn Glacier Paradise Cable Car - Testa Grigia (round trip)

  • Not included:

    Crystal Ride

  • Not included:

    other activities

Meeting point

Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, Bergstation

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Important information

  • Please check the timetable in the SwissActivities app on the day of travel. The ticket is non-refundable if you miss the last train.
  • Make sure you carry valid travel documents for crossing the border into Italy.

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Schweizerische Bundesbahnen SBB

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