Zermatt Mountain Cable Ways, Zermatt
In November 2018, Zermatt welcomed a remarkable addition to its mountain transportation network鈥攖he new 3S cableway, a feat of engineering that operates year-round and carries up to an astounding 2000 passengers per hour to the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise. This awe-inspiring cableway, known as the Matterhorn Glacier Ride l, proudly claims the title of the world's highest 3S cableway, linking Trockener Steg to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise at an impressive altitude of 3883 meters. Together with the existing Matterhorn-Express cable car, this state-of-the-art 3S cableway enables passengers to swiftly and comfortably ascend from Zermatt, located at 1608 meters, to Europe's highest mountain station.
The cableway allows the seamless journey from the charming Matterhorn village of Zermatt to Breuil-Cervinia in Italy without having to set foot in snow or water. The panoramic journey, spanning around one hour from Switzerland to Italy or vice versa, offers an extraordinary experience as passengers traverse an astonishing altitude difference of over 4,000 meters鈥攖he most significant change of any cableway on the continent. As travelers soar towards the heavens, they are treated to unparalleled vistas of the Swiss Alps and the iconic Matterhorn, a sight that captures the essence of natural beauty.
The station's shell boasts a wooden construction, ensuring both the stability of the mountain station and an aesthetic, welcoming ambiance. The warm and inviting atmosphere complements the breathtaking views, creating an unforgettable experience for all who visit.
The cableway allows the seamless journey from the charming Matterhorn village of Zermatt to Breuil-Cervinia in Italy without having to set foot in snow or water. The panoramic journey, spanning around one hour from Switzerland to Italy or vice versa, offers an extraordinary experience as passengers traverse an astonishing altitude difference of over 4,000 meters鈥攖he most significant change of any cableway on the continent. As travelers soar towards the heavens, they are treated to unparalleled vistas of the Swiss Alps and the iconic Matterhorn, a sight that captures the essence of natural beauty.
The station's shell boasts a wooden construction, ensuring both the stability of the mountain station and an aesthetic, welcoming ambiance. The warm and inviting atmosphere complements the breathtaking views, creating an unforgettable experience for all who visit.
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Sight Name: Zermatt Mountain Cable Ways
Sight Location: Zermatt, Switzerland (See walking tours in Zermatt)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Zermatt, Switzerland (See walking tours in Zermatt)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Zermatt, Switzerland
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Zermatt Introduction Walking Tour
Cradled at the foot of the Matterhorn mountain, whose snow-capped summit bears stoically against the sky, the small Swiss town of Zermatt is a veritable mecca for mountaineers and skiers, much as for discerning wanderers who dare to embark upon a journey of discovery.
The evidence of human habitation here dates back as far as the Bronze Age. In the Middle Ages, Zermatt was a farming village and... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles
The evidence of human habitation here dates back as far as the Bronze Age. In the Middle Ages, Zermatt was a farming village and... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles