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Gateway City: Zurich or Geneva
Transfer Time: 3.25 or 4 hours
Via: 1st & 2nd Class Rail |
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Beginner/Novice: 20%
Intermediate: 40%
Expert: 40% |
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Over 2,000 years ago Roman legions marched the saddle of the Matterhorn home to Italy. Today skiers follow that route in ways unknown to the Romans and faster than they ever dreamed. But in the village of Zermatt you still get around like the Romans – a piede. In this historically rustic resort the fastest moving vehicle is a horse drawn sleigh taxi! That doesn't mean the comforts of modern life never made it up to Zermatt – quite the contrary. There're wonderful hotels, shops, restaurants, and cafés to enjoy while taking in the very cosmopolitan atmosphere.
Before coming to Zermatt do your exercises – its world famous skiing can test anyone's mettle. In recent years major construction and ongoing redevelopment of the lifts have evolved into a highly integrated, efficient and up-to-the minute system. With Italy's Cervinia, 74 lifts from underground trains to a 150 person cable car and high speeds with varying numbers of skiers take you to 240 miles of trails and extensive off-piste powder. The three interconnected areas are Sunnegga, Gornergrat and Klein Matterhorn – all accessible with the free ski bus, the 125 passenger cable car connects Sunnegga and Gornergrat and in 06-07 a new cable car complex opened between Riffelberg and Furi. Come spring the most fearless can try the Tiefbach or at the end of April in a day, do the 35 mile ski marathon with a 31,000 foot vertical. For families, children nine and under ski free. Your six day pass now allows a day's skiing in Saas Fee. Those of us enjoying life at a slightly slower pace, relief from hunger and fatigue is never too far away: Zermatt has 38 mountain restaurants giving you an inkling of how much European skiers enjoy lunch! |
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Nestled off a side street, the Hotel Europe is a well-hidden secret hideaway. This small 22 room Matterhorn-view gem is owned by Marianne and Rudi Julen, with him doubling as the hotel's renowned chef. Once past the small entry you are greeted by a comfy lounge and a beautifully wood-paneled bar and dining room. The Julens' well-decorated and cared-for rooms welcome guests with the appeal to fill our comfort needs. The Europe's close proximity to the Julen enables guests to partake of his brother's marvelous pool and spa facilities.
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The Monte Rosa is one of Zermatt’s legendary hotels. Built in 1839, this original Seiler hotel soon became the recommended place to stay. It still is today. Its old world elegance is warm and welcoming-antique-laden and artifact-filled lounges are just great for fireside reading. Where else have you ever walked down hallways with granite floors enroute to your perfectly cared for room? You can use the pool and sauna facilities at the nearby Mt Cervin and fine cuisine can be had in their gracious dining room or in their hotel’s dine-around program. Come stay with Fritz Langenegger - experience some mountain history and enjoy the rewards of life!
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Daniela and Paul Julen's original family hotel is always a step ahead of guests' needs in their 32 room classic. The Tyrolian-style hallways lead to rooms paneled in century-old, Bavarian carved pine with classic details. In contrast, the curtains, upholstered chairs and pillows are bright, richly colorful Thai silk. The hotel's conspicuously fine cuisine is the perfect complement to the tri-level pool, spa and fitness facility. There you can heal weary mind and body while watching clouds circle the Matterhorn through the I M Pei-style skylight. Through it all the Julen family and staff remain the same: helpful, welcoming and friendly as ever – no wonder the hotel garnered a four star superior rating in 2007!
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During the spring/summer 2007 Rose and Sepp Julen renovated the rooms of their original hotel with light honey arve and smoked oak woods, earth-tone woolens, flat screen TVs, and with matt steel and granite baths. So now with their beautiful Alpine Residence and wellness spa the hotel was awarded a four star superior rating. The zen-like spa offers cerebral herbal and aroma therapy, a tepidarium, steam bath, natural body treatments, and facilities for couples and families. Above are 17 luxurious junior suites complementing the original 44 bedrooms; all well-appointed with cozy terry robes for the pool and spa. Yes, the Julens, of that hotel-running clan, have a personal touch: a warm welcome, comfy chairs around the fireplace, Josef's Wine Bar (the best in town), fresh flowers to brighten the day, and a kitchen serving Gault-Millau 15 point cuisine – all reasons the Mirabeau is continually selected one of Switzerland's 50 best!
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The Zermatterhof's five star doors opened in 1879. In the subsequent 125 years original melds with new as the hotel continues to raise the standards: In 2007 they renovated the reception, bar, and lounge areas. There are crystal chandeliers, rooms with ceiling marquetry, paneled fireplace suites, canopy beds, elegant dining, and a 'winter garden' for informal dinners. For the winter of 06/07 they redesigned their spa facilities with sauna, whirlpool, hot tub, and an infinity pool – all under the watchful Matterhorn. Come to the Zermatterhof - one of Condé Nast Traveler 's top 50 hotels in the world! As a finishing touch, spend your last night at Lausanne's beautiful Beau-Rivage Palace!
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