“Can you ski to the door in Zermatt?” or “Is it possible to ski in ski out in Zermatt?” are two questions we are often asked at Matterhorn Chalets. “Can you ski to the door in Zermatt The good news is that you can ski to the door of our luxury chalets in Zermatt, Chalet…
St Peter’s English Church in Zermatt holds a key position in the resort’s history. The original plans for the church were drawn up in 1865 – the same year that Whymper’s party first summitted the Matterhorn, and the foundation stone was laid in 1869. The church is closely linked with the many British visitors who…
Zermatt is one of the most stunning ski resorts and to demonstrate it we’ve put together this virtual tour round the resort via YouTube. Our tour shows Zermatt offers some of the best skiing in the world and why it is renowned for its luxurious accommodation and restaurants. The history of the resort is synonymous…
The season is already underway in Zermatt, thanks to good early snowfall and great skiing 365 days a year on the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise. We had a great day on the slopes last week and you are very welcome to join us this season in one of our serviced chalets or self-catered apartments. Here’s some…
The A to Z of Zermatt: Facts, tips and info in a handy alphabetical list A ski trip to the Swiss resort of Zermatt to ski on its slopes, play in the town and sleep in its luxury accommodation is a must for any winter sports enthusiast. To help anyone heading to Matterhorn ski area we have put…
For the fourth year in a row, international 6-day adult Zermatt lift pass price have been left unchanged at CHF434 (around £335). This pass covers not only Zermatt ‘s impressive ski area, but also the neighbouring resorts of Cervinia and Valtournenche across the border in Italy. The link from Zermatt to Cervinia is very high…
Zermatt is famous for being a car-free resort, something that has been the case since the 1970s. The Matterhorn Chalets team answer all the questions you need to know – including how many electric taxis in Zermatt, how often they get charged and why they are all exactly the same size and shape… About 500…
Zermatt and St Moritz are both world famous ski resorts in Switzerland, but how do they compare against each other. What is St Moritz like compared to our home, the award-winning resort of Zermatt. Zermatt is one of the most popular Swiss resorts. located at the foot of the equally famous Matterhorn. With its extensive…
Zermatt’s famous mountain, the Matterhorn, is so well known across the world that visitors come to see it through summer and winter, simply to see the iconic peak. And not being under copyright, the famous peak has been used by a number of brands over the years to help sell their products. You may know…
Ed from Matterhorn Chalets recently went out testing the Via Ferrata in Zermatt. If you want to experience the thrill of climbing but without most of the risk, this is a great option for a summer activity. Via Ferrata in Zermatt Zermatt’s ‘Klettersteig’ has been cleverly laid out along the Turmwang cliffs, which overlook the…