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The Matterhorn and Zermatt

A region full of culture and adventure

South Western Switzerland is a sublime corner of the country, crowned by the Italy-bordering Matterhorn whose iconic peak towers above the town of Zermatt.

Its emblematic, triangular shape is composed of four sheer sides facing north, south, east and west. The mountain is solitary in its great size, dominating the distant skyline long before the first summit in 1865. For those who are not experts at scaling these great heights, there are a couple of railway and cable car facilities that travel part way up the 4,478m (14,692 foot) ascent.

Zermatt below is a fairy tale village in every sense. Traditional alpine architecture abounds with wooden shutters adorning windows and pine lodges stretching up the valley side. With a ban of combustion engines in town, horse-drawn carriages can be seen trotting along the avenues while others choose to hop on bicycles to make their way around.

Adventure abounds in this region. The Five Lakes Walk sees trails that explore the lakes of Stellisee, Grindjisee, Grünsee, Moosjisee and Leisee. Rare flowers bloom on the shores of some while others see the emblematic Matterhorn reflected in their gentle waters. Elsewhere in the Valais Canton you can find the exclusive ski resort of Verbier, incredible glaciers, historic towns such as Sion, its capital, and the sun basked vineyards of the upper Rhone Valley.

  • September 2015, village Zermatt (Switzerland) in the Pennine Alps, HDR-technique
  • View of the Matterhorn in Zermatt, Switzerland on a clear summer day with an emerald-colored mountain lake (the Grindjisee) visible in the foreground.
  • Aerial View on Zermatt Valley and Matterhorn Peak at Dawn, Switzerland
  • Woman admiring the view of historical Sion town,spectacular set in the swiss Alps mountains valley, canton Valais, Switzerland
  • Three saints chapel at Sion, Canton Valais, Switzerland.
  • ZERMATT, SWITZERLAND – JULY 16, 2019: Swiss alphorn blowers are playing music near the Matterhorn mountain in the Alps, located between Switzerland and Italy
  • Mountain train en route between Gornergrat and Zermatt with Weisshorn mountain range in background.
  • Zermatt, Switzerland with old farmhouses under the Matterhorn.
  • Hiker on mountains panorama view

From our experts

Experiences picked by our Valais specialists

Tour the Musée Atelier Audemars Piguet

Take a captivating journey into Audemars Piguet’s cultural legacy at The Musée Atelier, which showcases around 300 timepieces

Take a gastronomic tour through Zermatt

Enjoy a variety of delicious tapas and refreshing drinks on a gastronomy tour around Zermatt which takes you to some exquisite locations

Hike from Trockener Steg to the Theodul Glacier

Follow the spectacular hiking route from Trockener Steg to the Lower Theodul Glacier and back to the Gandegg hut, gaining insight into the natural phenomena of the mountains and glaciers along the way

Learn about Alpine farming

Get a taste of Swiss farm life as you take a ride in a private cable car to meet a farmer, learn about life in the Alps and enjoy a hearty traditional snack

A word from one of our experts

The views of the Alps alone in Southwestern Switzerland are postcard ready. Think snow-capped peaks and crystal-clear lakes - this is a region that's perfect for outdoor adventure. Add to that the cozy villages, rich history and amazing vineyards and its a great stop to add to your journey through Switzerland.

Melania Siriu Senior Travel Designer

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