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Price is €998 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • Discover the magic of the Swiss Alps on a private full-day hike in Zermatt
    • Ride Europe’s highest cable car to Klein Matterhorn for epic views of the Matterhorn
    • Stroll the summit, enjoy refreshments, and learn about the alpine ecosystem
    • Hike to Schwarzsee, a serene lake with picture-perfect reflections
    • Customise your experience and design a hike that meets your needs and abilities

Activity location

    • Zermatt
    • Zermatt, Wallis, Switzerland

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 3920 Zermatt, Switzerland | Your local English-speaking Guide will meet you right at your hotel in Zermatt at 9:00 am. Staying outside of Zermatt? No problem! Simply meet your guide at the Zermatt Train Station—easy to find and centrally located.
    • Zermatt, Wallis, Switzerland

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Zermatt: Matterhorn Glacier Paradise & Schwarzsee Hike

  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 09:00
Price details
€997.71 x 1 Adult€997.71
Total
Price is €997.71
Until Thu, 10 Sept

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Local English-speaking guide
  • Inclusions
    Glacier Paradise return tickets
  • Inclusions
    Taxes & fees
  • Exclusions
    Items for personal use
  • Exclusions
    Lunch

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: Children under 14 years
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Discover the majestic beauty of Zermatt on a guided hiking experience in the Swiss Alps. Begin your journey with a scenic ascent to the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise aboard Europe’s highest cable car. At the summit, soak in the panoramic views of towering peaks, and explore the magical Glacier Palace, a hidden world of ice tunnels and sparkling sculptures carved into the heart of the glacier.

    Enjoy a hike from Trockener Steg down to Schwarzsee, a peaceful mountain lake offering postcard-perfect Matterhorn reflections. Led by a knowledgeable, local English-speaking guide, this tour is your chance to immerse yourself in the best of the Alps—glaciers, lakes, legendary peaks, and all the adventure in between.

    Start your day in style with a warm welcome from your expert guide in Zermatt, ready to lead you on an unforgettable alpine adventure. After a brief overview, board the cable car for a 40-minute ascent to the Glacier Paradise, filled with jaw-dropping views of the Zermatt valley and the iconic Matterhorn.

    Reach the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, Europe’s highest cable car station at 3,883 m / 12,740 ft, and prepare to be mesmerised. Step into a world of ice at the Glacier Palace, where delicate sculptures and tunnels carved into the glacier await. Don’t miss the observation deck, offering 360-degree views of 38 majestic peaks and 14 glaciers.

    Hike to Schwarzsee, a serene lake with picture-perfect reflections, with trails adapted to your pace. Your expert local guide will suggest top lunch spots and hidden gems for a truly unforgettable mountain day.

Location

Activity location

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    • Zermatt
    • Zermatt, Wallis, Switzerland

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 3920 Zermatt, Switzerland | Your local English-speaking Guide will meet you right at your hotel in Zermatt at 9:00 am. Staying outside of Zermatt? No problem! Simply meet your guide at the Zermatt Train Station—easy to find and centrally located.
    • Zermatt, Wallis, Switzerland