Matterhorn, Zermatt

Name: Matterhorn
Address: Zermatt, Switzerland

#6 among attractions in Zermatt

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain, Climbing

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The Matterhorn is a mountain of the Alps, straddling the main watershed and border between Switzerland and Italy. It is a large, near-symmetric pyramidal peak in the extended Monte Rosa area of the Pennine Alps, whose summit is 4,478 metres high, making it one of the highest summits in the Alps and Europe. The four steep faces, rising above the surrounding glaciers, face the four compass points and are split by the Hörnli, Furggen, Leone/Lion, and Zmutt ridges. The mountain overlooks the Swiss town of Zermatt, in the canton of Valais, to the north-east and the Italian town of Breuil-Cervinia in the Aosta Valley to the south. Just east of the Matterhorn is Theodul Pass, the main passage between the two valleys on its north and south sides, which has been a trade route since the Roman Era. ()

Alternative names: First ascent: 1865Elevation: 14692 ftCoordinates: 45°58'35"N, 7°39'31"E

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Matterhorn – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Klein Matterhorn, Hörnli Hut, Schwarzsee, Gandegghütte.

4.3 miSE
Lofty Alps peak with a gondola and dining
Klein Matterhorn
111 min walk • The Klein Matterhorn, often referred to as the "Little Matterhorn," stands as a majestic peak in the Swiss Alps, reaching an altitude of 3,883 meters. This mountain is renowned for housing the highest cable car station in Europe, making it a must-visit destination for...
1 miNE
Hiking, Alpine hut, Vernacular architecture
Hörnli Hut, Zermatt
25 min walk • Perched at the edge of the Swiss Alps, the Hörnli Hut serves as a beacon for mountaineers seeking to conquer the iconic Matterhorn. Located near the city of Zermatt, Switzerland, this alpine hut is not just a shelter but a pivotal part of climbing history.
2.5 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Schwarzsee, Zermatt
65 min walk • Nestled in the shadow of the iconic Matterhorn in Zermatt, Switzerland, lies the serene and picturesque Schwarzsee, a small mountain lake that offers a tranquil escape amidst the peaks of the Alps. Known for its crystal-clear waters and the stunning alpine scenery that...
3.3 miE
Hiking, Alpine hut
Gandegghütte, Zermatt
85 min walk • The Gandegg Hut is an alpine hut, located above Zermatt in the canton of Valais. It is located at a height of 3,029 metres above sea level, near Trockener Steg, approximately halfway between the Matterhorn and the Breithorn. The hut was built in 1885.
3 miE
Natural attraction, Mountain, Ski area
Trockener Steg, Zermatt
78 min walk • Trockener Steg is a minor prominence in the area between the Matterhorn and the Breithorn, south of Zermatt in the canton of Valais. It lies at a height of 2,939 meters above sea level, near the front of the Upper Theodul Glacier. A cable car station lies on the summit and gives access to the Klein Matterhorn.
3.8 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Testa Grigia
97 min walk • Testa Grigia is a rocky prominence above the Theodul Pass, located on the border between Italy and Switzerland. It overlooks the Plateau Rosa section of the Theodul Glacier on its east side.
4.3 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Ober Gabelhorn
109 min walk • The Ober Gabelhorn is a mountain in the Pennine Alps in Switzerland, located between Zermatt and Zinal.
2.3 miNW
Alpine hut, Hiking
Schönbiel Hut
58 min walk • The Schönbiel Hut is a mountain hut located north of the Matterhorn. It is situated at 2,694 metres above sea level, north of the Zmutt Glacier, a few kilometers west of the town of Zermatt in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.
3.6 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Tête de Valpelline
93 min walk • Tête de Valpelline is a mountain of the Pennine Alps, located on the Swiss-Italian border. It lies west of the Dent d'Hérens, between the valleys of Mattertal and Valpelline.
4.1 miNW
Alpine hut, Hiking
Dent Blanche Hut
105 min walk • The Dent Blanche Hut is a mountain hut of the Swiss Alpine Club, located south of Les Haudères in the canton of Valais. The hut lies at a height of 3,507 metres above sea level, at the foot of the Dent Blanche in the Pennine Alps.
~470 ftNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Pennine Alps
3 min walk • The Pennine Alps, also known as the Valais Alps, are a mountain range in the western part of the Alps. They are located in Switzerland and Italy.