Zermatt Village Walk and Mt. Gornergrat Private Day Trip

4.6
(12 reviews)

6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 2 more

Embark on a captivating walk through Zermatt, guided by your private tour expert. Explore the charming village, taking in iconic sights of the majestic Matterhorn. Then, board the legendary Gornergrat cogwheel train for a scenic ascent to breathtaking heights. With personalized insights from your guide, this exclusive tour seamlessly combines alpine village charm, iconic mountain views, and an unforgettable railway adventure for a day of enchantment in Zermatt.

What's Included

local guide operated by Swiss Travel Guide for your party only
all taxes, fees and handling charges
insider walk around in Zermatt
transporation fee for Gornergrat railway
all transportation fees
food and drinks
personal expenses during the tour

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Begin your tour by visiting the old part of the alpine village of Zermatt with it's typical wooden houses. The walk takes you away from the typical main street and you get through the typical alleyways in Zermatt.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Visit the viewpoint for the typical Zermatt village picture to the Mt. Matterhorn

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    The graveyard shows you, how closed the success to climb Mt. Matterhorn and the risks are. It's part of the history of Zermatt, that accidents on high alpine climbing happens.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The hotel Monte Rosa is where the first ascent to Mt. Matterhorn startet. Several information about the first ascent and it's historical tragedy are available here.

    Admission ticket free
  • 4

    On a 30 minutes cogwheel train ride you get up to 10000ft altitude. In this high alpine area, beautiful views to Mt. Matterhorn and the glaciers await you. Mt. Gornergrat is in all year snow.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5

    The Gornergrat is a mountain ridge at an altitude of 3135 m above sea level. M. It is located about three kilometers east of Zermatt in the Swiss canton of Valais. The Gornergrat is located between the Gorner Glacier and the Findel Glacier and offers views of more than 20 four-thousanders, including Monte Rosa, the Matterhorn and the Liskamm. The Gornergratbahn runs from Zermatt (1620 m above sea level) to the Gornergrat, overcoming an altitude difference of almost 1500 metres. At the terminus (3089 m above sea level) on the southwestern tip of the ridge is the Kulmhotel, which is the highest mountain hotel in Switzerland. Visit the scenic viewpoint with the all year snow or have a look at the multi-media experience world, which shows the Matterhorn and its surrounding alpine world in all dimensions, will fascinate both young and old and is even a great place to visit on the Gornergrat when the weather is not so good.

    2 hours Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Cancellation Policy

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