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Alnajjar,
Manish
Natalie
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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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Begin at the Zermatt–Matterhorn valley station and ride the Matterhorn Express gondola through meadows, forests, and hamlets until you reach Trockener Steg.
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From here, 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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Before descending, pause for regional dishes or pick up a Matterhorn souvenir to round off your visit.
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Round-trip cable car transfers from Zermatt to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise
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Optional hop-on/off facility at mid-stations such as Furi, Schwarzsee, and Trockener Steg en route
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Admission to InfoCube at Trockener Steg
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Bike transport option up to Trockener Steg
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Access to panoramic viewing platform, Glacier Palace, and Cinema Lounge at the summit station
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Local bus facilities within Zermatt
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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
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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What to bring
- Bring a valid passport or ID card.
What’s not allowed
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For health reasons (altitude sickness), children aged 3 and under are not transported on the installations between Tr. Steg and Matterhorn Glacier Paradise.
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Pregnant women are also not advised to participate in this experience.
Accessibility
- The cable car and facilities are accessible to wheelchair users.
Additional information
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Zermatt is a car-free location. To reach the meeting point, use public transportation or take a taxi.
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This is not a guided tour.
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Cable cars let you carry bikes up to Trockener Steg, giving you access to thrilling high-altitude trails at scenic mid-mountain stops.
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Pets, specifically dogs, are welcome at Matterhorn Glacier Paradise and ride free; just keep them leashed or in a carrier as needed.
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Your cable car ticket includes free access to local bus services within Zermatt.
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Your ticket will be emailed to you shortly.
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Display the printed voucher with a valid photo ID at the attraction.
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Please arrive at the attraction on time. The cable car is operative with departure every few minutes. Bring a valid photo ID proof for verification.
Ticket redemption point
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Show your ticket at Matterhorn Glacier Paradise Valley station.
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Address: 3920 Zermatt, Switzerland.
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