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Is it possible to ski down the Matterhorn?

The East Face of Matterhorn was first skied on 14 May 1975 by Toni Valeruz. This awesome extreme line is not often in condition and years can go by between descents, but when done it is usually in late spring. It begins high on the face but is not skiable in its entirety from the summit.



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Zermatt has a reputation for being one of the most expensive ski areas in Europe. It is certainly true that at CHF 79, which is around ? 71 (as of February 2016), the ski area is certainly considerably more expensive than a day ticket to the large ski areas in Austria.

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Matterhorn no more: Toblerone to change design under 'Swissness' rules. The image of the Matterhorn mountain peak will be removed from Toblerone packaging after some of the chocolate bar's production is moved outside Switzerland, meaning it falls foul of marketing restrictions relating to the use of Swiss iconography.

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Peak glamour at this luxury Swiss ski resort Boasting snow-covered slopes in winter and wildflower meadows in summer, Zermatt is a take-your-breath-away setting whatever the season.

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Why is Zermatt so famous? Firstly, Zermatt is home to the Matterhorn. At 14,692ft-high, it's one of the most famous mountains in Switzerland, distinguishable for its pyramid-shaped peak. It's a mecca for mountaineers and climbers.

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Peak glamour at this luxury Swiss ski resort Boasting snow-covered slopes in winter and wildflower meadows in summer, Zermatt is a take-your-breath-away setting whatever the season.

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It is the latest resort to call off summer skiing as the warm summer temperatures take their toll. Hintertux in Austria is now the only on summer ski resort in the Alps open to the general public.

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