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Ascend from Zermatt to Europe’s highest mountain station, Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, at 3,883m for breathtaking glacier views.
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Board the state-of-the-art 3S cable car with heated cabins, gliding across the Theodul Glacier on your way to the summit at 3,883m – Europe’s highest mountain station.
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At the summit, enjoy 360° vistas of 38 peaks and 14 glaciers, wander through the ice palace, and catch short alpine films in the Cinema Lounge.
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Add shuttle service to reach the base with less planning, and upgrade to small group trips limited to 8 guests for comfort during the ride.
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Pick standard or discounted fares linked to a Swiss Travel Pass or Half Fare Card, so your cable car ticket matches the rail passes you already hold.
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Round-trip cable car transfers from Zermatt to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise (as per option selected)
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Hop-on/off facility at mid-stations such as Furi, Schwarzsee, and Trockener Steg en route (as per option selected)
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Access to panoramic viewing platform, Glacier Palace, and Cinema Lounge at the summit station (as per option selected)
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Bike transport option up to Trockener Steg (as per option selected)
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Local bus facilities within Zermatt (as per option selected)
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Ticket for Zermatt shuttle service (as per option selected)
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Half-price tickets with Swiss travel passes (as per option selected)
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Small group experience, maximum 8 guests (as per option selected)
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Food and drinks
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Crystal Ride gondola upgrade
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Personal expenses
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Start pointZermatt
60 min7 km
1. Trockener Steg
11 min4.3 km
2. Matterhorn Summit
End pointZermatt
Your ending point would be same as your start point
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Ride from Zermatt to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise on a flexible multi-stage cable car ticket, with summit attractions and local transport included.
Getting started
Begin your journey in Zermatt by using your ticket to access the local bus facilities, if needed, to reach the cable car valley station. Scan your cable car ticket and board the first cabin toward Matterhorn Glacier Paradise. From here, you travel independently, choosing whether to ride directly or hop off at mid-stations along the way.
Matterhorn Glacier Paradise
What to expect
Travel from Zermatt up to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, Europe’s highest cable car station, on a round-trip ticket that you can use at your own pace.
Features
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Ride the cable cars on a three-stage route, with the option to hop on and off at mid-stations such as Furi, Schwarzsee, and Trockener Steg on the way to and from the summit.
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Use the bike transport option up to Trockener Steg, then access high-altitude trails by starting your ride from this mid-mountain station.
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Visit the InfoCube at Trockener Steg to learn more about the cableway and the high-Alpine environment before continuing your ascent.
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At the summit station, access the panoramic viewing platform, Glacier Palace, and Cinema Lounge, all included with your ticket.
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Make use of included local bus facilities within Zermatt to connect between the village and the cable car base station.
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If you hold an eligible Swiss travel pass or Half Fare Card, select the discounted ticket option to benefit from half-price access on this route.
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Choose the small group cable car ticket option if you prefer traveling with a maximum of 8 guests in your cabin, subject to the variant selected.
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For some options, use the included ticket for the Zermatt shuttle service to reach the village more easily before starting your ascent.
Wrapping up
After your visit to the viewing platform, Glacier Palace, and Cinema Lounge, ride the cable car back to Zermatt, again free to stop at Furi, Schwarzsee, or Trockener Steg if you wish. Back in the village, you can continue using the included local bus services to return to your accommodation or explore more of car-free Zermatt on your own.
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What to bring
- ID requirement: Bring a valid passport or ID card.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: The cable car and facilities are accessible to wheelchair users.
What’s not allowed
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Young children restriction: For health reasons, children aged 3 and under are not transported between Trockener Steg and Matterhorn Glacier Paradise.
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Pregnancy advisory: Pregnant women are not advised to participate in this experience.
Additional information
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Car-free resort: Zermatt is car-free, so use public transportation or a taxi to reach the meeting point.
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Tour type: This experience is not a guided tour.
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Bike transport: Cable cars let you carry bikes up to Trockener Steg for high-altitude trails at mid-mountain stops.
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Pet policy: Dogs are welcome at Matterhorn Glacier Paradise and ride free, but they must be leashed or in a carrier.
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Local buses: Your cable car ticket includes free access to local bus services within Zermatt.
Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly. Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point. Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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