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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. 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

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

    Jun 20, 2018 · If you do both in 1 day ; buy a Peak Pass Head up to Klein Matterhorn in the morning, then on the way down get off at Furi ; not Zermatt and take the Riffelberg Express (is a small cable …

  5. 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!

  6. 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 …

  7. 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 …

  8. 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?

  9. 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.

  10. Zermatt / best view point of the Matterhorn - Rick Steves

    Feb 26, 2024 · I don't know if you can see the Matterhorn at night, unless there is a full moon maybe. Daylight hours, on the walkway along the east of the river. Or a walk up Riedstrasse near the …