The Matterhorn glacier ride, with gondolas created by the Pininfarina design studio, was developed in addition to the existing aerial tramway and offers a more comfortable and luxurious trip.
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There's excitement in the air at the gondola station: this is the starting point for the 45-minute ride to the highest cable car station in Europe, at Matterhorn Glacier Paradise (3,883 m).
TIP: How to see the Matterhorn without paying hefty price for a train and parking. If you want to see the Matterhorn you can either drive to Zermatt from Täsch or walk here. Few people know that there is a small, winding and tight mountain road above Tasch that leads to Täschalp, a shepherd's village.
Is Matterhorn Glacier Paradise Worth It? In my opinion, it is worth it. The views across the Alps are incredible and to stand on one of the highest, most easily accessible places in Europe makes this excursion worth the cost and the time.
There's excitement in the air at the gondola station: this is the starting point for the 45-minute ride to the highest cable car station in Europe, at Matterhorn Glacier Paradise (3,883 m). Rendezvous at the valley station: for snow sports enthusiasts 365 days a year, and in summer for hikers and mountaineers.
From 658m to 3089m by trainStarting at the bottom of the valley in Visp at 658m, you can start on the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn and work your way to 3089m above sea level, all by train. The Gornergrat Railway in Zermatt is the most impressive and historic way you can travel up any mountain.
Though the two sides are similar, they are not identical; veterans say the Tomorrowland track is faster with steeper drops, while the Fantasyland side is slightly longer with sharper turns.
At Trockener Steg, hop into the highest 3S cable car transporting you up to the peak. Take in spectacular views through the panoramic windows and enjoy the heated seats while crossing the Theodul Glacier.
Duration of excursionWe recommend up to two-hours at the top, enjoying the views, having a meal, visiting the Ice Palace and the peak above the restaurant.
For one day it is not worth getting the Peak Pass. The Peak Pass is designed for those spending longer times in Zermatt, principally hikers in the summer. Peak2Peak is good if you plan to go to the Klein Matterhorn in the am and the Gornergrat in the pm...
Wear warm clothes and shoes that can handle rocky terrain when you visit Matterhorn Glacier Paradise. A light drizzle jacket and sweater are necessary even in the summer. Put on some warm clothing and some sturdy winter boots as the temperature drops.
The weather in the Matterhorn Glacier Palace is warm and pleasant in August, with average temperatures ranging from 3?C / -2?C. If you want to experience the place in peace then August is the ideal month to visit.
Zermatt, which sits at 5,000 feet in the shadow of the 14,690-foot Matterhorn, is nestled at the dead-end of a long valley in Switzerland's remote southwest. While it's barely two hours from Bern and Interlaken by train, or about three from Zürich or Lausanne, it's not quite on the way to anywhere.