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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 journey with the Matterhorn Glacier Ride II cable car between the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise and Testa Grigia (Plateau Rosa) takes about 4 minutes. This ride is part of the Matterhorn Alpine Crossing, allowing you to travel from Switzerland to Italy via a high-altitude cable car system without needing skis. During the ride, you enjoy a panoramic view of the surrounding alpine landscape.

With an extra ticket "Crystal Ride," you can ride in one of the two cabins with a glass floor. They offer a view down onto the glaciers below.

Route

  • Matterhorn Glacier Paradise (Klein Matterhorn) – station at approximately 3821 meters above sea level.
  • Testa Grigia (Plateau Rosa) – station at 3458 meters above sea level.

Practical information

  • Suitable for: wheelchair users and strollers (low-floor entry NF), including the transfer area at Testa Gregia, which is wheelchair accessible.
  • Dogs travel free on the cable car. In Switzerland, they must be leashed; in Italy, muzzle requirements apply.

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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