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From Zurich: Small-group day trip to Zermatt and Gornergrat

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Travel from Zurich to Zermatt by train in a small group. Explore the mountain village on foot, then take the cog railway to Gornergrat for views of the Matterhorn and glaciers.

CancellationNon-refundable
Meeting pointTourist Information im Hauptbahnhof Zürich, 8001 Zürich

Highlights

  • Travel by train from Zurich via Bern and along Lake Thun to Valais
  • Stroll through Zermatt's old village quarter, with its typical wooden houses
  • Enjoy the classic view across the village to the Matterhorn from Kirchbrücke viewpoint
  • Visit the mountaineers' cemetery and Hotel Monte Rosa, where the first ascent of the Matterhorn began
  • Take the cog railway to Gornergrat in around 30 minutes
  • Admire views of the Matterhorn, glaciers and more than 20 4,000-metre peaks
  • Experience the tour in a small group with a local guide

Inclusions

  • Included:

    Local guide

  • Included:

    All transport costs

  • Included:

    Priority boarding pass for the Matterhorn Railway

  • Not included:

    Food and drinks (lunch break at various restaurants)

  • Not included:

    Tips

Meeting point

Tourist Information im Hauptbahnhof Zürich, 8001 Zürich

8001 Zürich

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Important information

  • Duration: around 11.5 hours
  • Gornergrat is located at over 3,000 metres above sea level

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