| Page Views: 1,133 Last Visit to Zermatt: August, 2007 | Zermatt - Gateway to the mighty Matterhorn by HORSCHECK - last update: Jul 27, 2008 |
| Matterhorn and lake Leisee |
In August 2007 we explored the Canton of Valais by train and on foot. As the weather predictions at the end of our one week trip were quite good we decided to spend the last few days in Zermatt.
Due to its location in the vicinity of the majestic Matterhorn, Zermatt is one of the world's most famous mountain resorts. With only about 5.600 inhabitants, but beds for up to 13.000 visitors the city itself can be pretty packed.
We were quite lucky with the weather and therefore hiked a lot in the Pennine Alps which surround Zermatt always enjoying the spectacularly panoramic views of the Matterhorn (4478 m).
"The proud peak seems conscious of its glory; it stands apart, as if in all the Alps there were none beside itself." --- Paul Guiton about the Matterhorn ---
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| Pros: | "Breathtaking views of the Pennine Alps with the Matterhorn." | | Cons: | "Zermatt itself can be overcrowded in high season." | | In A Nutshell: | "Gateway to the mighty Matterhorn." |
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pcg821 Sun Feb 22, 2009 21:15 UTC Hi Holger,excellents tips and photos ,when I get more time I'll get to view more them,I'll be in Zermatt for 2 days in Sept.I'll use your tips a guide they are so good | deecat Wed Mar 26, 2008 00:24 UTC Really enjoyed your pages about Zermatt. I think you restaurant tips are especially wonderful. Also enjoyed information about the chapels, graves, and excellent scenery. | barbskie Mon Jan 28, 2008 10:16 UTC Great page! summer is the best time to go to the mountains and alpine region. there are more perspectives to see than in winter. Gorgeous photos here! | Dyesebel Sat Jan 12, 2008 18:43 UTC Hi Holger!!I'm going to Zermatt nxt mth for 3days,I'm glad I found your great page;);) makes me feel more excited;);) |
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