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  1. If you only had to choose one Swiss Alps experience?

    Mar 27, 2021 · I’m looking at tours to Switzerland for post-COVID travel and one itinerary includes Zermatt and the Matterhorn and another includes Grindelwald and Jungfraujoch. If you had to …

  2. Matterhorn Alpine Crossing now open - Rick Steves

    Jul 2, 2023 · This new cable car links the Klein Matterhorn cable car station in Switzerland, at more than 3,800 meters (12,467 feet) above sea level, with Testa Grigia in Italy, at 3,458 meters (11,345 feet). …

  3. Mountain lifts in Zermatt to see Matterhorn - Rick Steves Travel Forum

    May 29, 2023 · I;m doing best of switzerland in June and we only are in Zermatt 1 day maybe 1/2 a day... and there are optional excursion for four mountain lifts to see Matterhorn (each lift offers a …

  4. Jungfraujoch or Matterhorn Glacier Paradise? - Rick Steves Travel Forum

    Jul 19, 2025 · Jungfraujoch or Matterhorn Glacier Paradise? Jump to bottom Posted by jggordon54 (Hustonville, KY) on 07/19/25 02:56 PM

  5. Gorgergrat and Matterhorn Glacier Paradise in the same day?

    Jun 20, 2018 · From the Gornergrat the primary thing to see is the Matterhorn, could be a day with only a little bit of clouds but if in the wrong position it can obstruct the Matterhorn view which kind of ruins …

  6. Skiing in Zermatt - Matterhorn Glacier Paradise - Rick Steves

    Feb 20, 2023 · I was interested in skiing at the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise at the beginning of April this year and would love tips/recommendations from anyone who's been!

  7. Switzerland in September - Zermatt/Matterhorn - Rick Steves

    Mar 25, 2016 · Is the Zermatt/Matterhorn area as undesirable for a short (4 day) visit to Switzerland as others have made it sound? Concern about weather not cooperating; little to do in town. Should we …

  8. Most beautiful mountain? - Rick Steves Travel Forum

    Jan 8, 2021 · The thought was triggered by a photo of the Matterhorn that came in an email from a travel company. I have heard the Matterhorn described as “the most beautiful mountain in the world” and …

  9. My Way Alpine Europe and the Matterhorn - Rick Steves Travel Forum

    Dec 29, 2025 · Would it be logistically possible to view the Matterhorn when we are in Lautenbrunnen Valley, by doing a day trip on one of the free days?

  10. Conflicted about Matterhorn - Rick Steves Travel Forum

    Apr 26, 2024 · I personally think the Matterhorn is a bit overrated as an "absolute must see". Of course it's a beautiful mountain, but so are the mountains all over Switzerland.