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The 72 best outdoor activities in Zermatt

Name: The 72 best outdoor activities in Zermatt
Brand: Swiss Activities
Rating: 4.72 (307 reviews)

4.7 (307 Reviews)

In Zermatt there are numerous outdoor activities to do all year round. Some get your adrenaline pumping, while others await you with stunning views or challenge your dexterity. By the way, there are also outdoor activities that are suitable as a bad weather idea or for a family trip. Sometimes you can even bring along your dog on these activities. Some outdoor activities, you can easily join on your own while for others, you should participate in a professionally guided tour for safety reasons.

8 Activities

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Gornergrat Bahn ticket from Zermatt

4.7(158)

fromCHF 48

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From Zermatt: Matterhorn Glacier Paradise Ticket for round-trip cable car ride

4.7(69)

fromCHF 99

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Breithorn mountain tour from Zermatt Guided: Private or group

4.8(42)

fromCHF 225

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Snowshoe hiking Zermatt with Matterhorn in the mountains

Tour

Matterhorn Glacier Trail Snowshoeing Zermatt

5.0(3)

fromCHF 227.50

Freestyle Ski Zermatt demonstrates in the mountains with snow

Course

Freestyle ski private course Zermatt

Duration: 2:30 hours or 5 hours

fromCHF 245

Course

Snowli Kids (4-6 years) ski school in Zermatt

5.0(4)

Duration: 3 hours or 7 hours

fromCHF 320

Snowshoe hiking in Zermatt with a view of the Matterhorn in winter

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Easy snowshoe hike private from Zermatt

4.5(4)

fromCHF 380

Course

Ski school for advanced skiers including lunch at Sunnegga

5.0(1)

Duration: 6:30 hours

fromCHF 485

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High demand

Gornergrat Bahn ticket from Zermatt

Ride the Gornergrat Bahn from Zermatt to the Gornergrat and enjoy the breathtaking view of the Matterhorn and the surrounding peaks. The cog railway takes you up to over 3,100 m above sea level.

4.7 (158)

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4.7 (158)

booked 2,990 times

fromCHF 48

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From Zermatt: Matterhorn Glacier Paradise Ticket for round-trip cable car ride

You depart from Zermatt via the cable car to the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise and back. The highest 3S cable car takes about 40 minutes to reach Europe's highest mountain station at Klein Matterhorn.

4.7 (69)

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Discount: GA, Halbtax | Swiss Half Fare Card, Swiss Travel Pass

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4.7 (69)

booked 1,957 times

fromCHF 99

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Breithorn mountain tour from Zermatt Guided: Private or group

Climb with a guide a four-thousand-meter peak of the Valais Alps and experience the view of 37 other four-thousand-meter peaks. This tour starts in Zermatt and is suitable for beginners and is done as a mountain tour in summer and as a ski tour in winter.

4.8 (42)

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Free cancellation

German, English, French

4.8 (42)

booked 145 times

fromCHF 225

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Matterhorn Glacier Trail Snowshoeing Zermatt

Embark on a spectacular snowshoe hike on the Matterhorn Glacier Trail. Follow a professional mountain guide through dreamy winter landscapes to gigantic views

5.0 (3)

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Free cancellation

English, French, German

5.0 (3)

booked 21 times

fromCHF 227.50

Course

Freestyle ski private course Zermatt

Duration: 2:30 hours or 5 hours

Learn new elements of snow sports in this private freestyle lesson and put them into practice. Your ski instructor will show you how to learn and improve new moves.

Duration: 2:30 hours or 5 hours

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Free cancellation

English, French, German

fromCHF 245

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Snowli Kids (4-6 years) ski school in Zermatt

Duration: 3 hours or 7 hours

If the children want to gain experience on skis for the first time, this beginners' course is perfect. It is suitable for children between 4-6 years. Professional instructors, a great atmosphere and lots of fun are guaranteed.

5.0 (4)

Duration: 3 hours or 7 hours

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Free cancellation

English, French, German

5.0 (4)

booked 14 times

fromCHF 320

Tour

Easy snowshoe hike private from Zermatt

Do you feel like a hike with snowshoes? Then this easy snowshoe hike for connoisseurs and beginners off the regular hiking trails and slopes is just for you

4.5 (4)

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Free cancellation

German, English, French

4.5 (4)

booked 5 times

fromCHF 380

Course

Ski school for advanced skiers including lunch at Sunnegga

Duration: 6:30 hours

This advanced course is suitable for your child in the Red & Black levels and takes place in the Sunnegga ski area. Professional instructors, a great atmosphere, lots of fun and a fantastic winter landscape are guaranteed.

5.0 (1)

Duration: 6:30 hours

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Free cancellation

English, French, German

5.0 (1)

fromCHF 485

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Wanderer auf Steg vor spiegelndem Wasser und Bergen

Zermatt

Zermatt is famous for the largest summer ski area in Europe. Skiers from all over Europe are drawn here for training. The view of the Matterhorn is also legendary. In total, 38 of the 48 Swiss four-thousand-meter mountain giants can be found in Zermatt alone. In between, huge glaciers push their way through the high valleys. In addition to being a mountaineer's paradise, Zermatt offers beautiful hiking routes and bike trails. Hiking enthusiasts enjoy the scenery on mountain railroads and lifts that are extensively networked throughout Zermatt.

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