- Free cancellationFor a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Duration4 hr – 6 hr
- Guide languagesEnglish, French
- Instant confirmationMobile ticket
Free cancellation
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Overview
Join us on a private full-day hiking adventure, journeying to Klein Matterhorn and exploring the Glacier Palace before immersing yourself in the pristine beauty of Zermatt`s sourrinding peaks. Embark on an extraordinary private tour that begins with a breathtaking ascent on the gondola to the iconic Klein Matterhorn. As you ascend, marvel at the stunning panorama of the surrounding peaks and glaciers, with the majestic Matterhorn dominating the horizon. After experiencing the wonders of the Glacier Palace and the stunning scenery of the highest mountain station in Europe, let's head to the hiking trail from Schwarzsee to enjoy the pristine alpine air and begin your hike along the Matterhorn views. With our tour tailored to your preferences and fitness level. Join us for an unforgettable day of adventure, where every moment is custom-crafted to create cherished memories amidst the splendor of the Swiss Alps.
What's included
- Meeting at the hotel
- Guide
- Equipment cost approx 20.00 chf
- Lunch
- Lift ticket not included
Itinerary
- 1
The Matterhorn
Passing by
You can enjoy the view of the Matterhorn during the gondola ride and while hiking.
- 2
The Matterhorn
2 hr
Enjoy a panoramic ride up to the highest lift station in Europe with 360 views of the 38 peaks towering above 4000m. Upon arrival at the Klein Matterhorn station, immerse yourself in the mesmerizing world of ice at the Glacier Palace, where intricate ice sculptures and icy tunnels await your exploration. Finish the visit of Klein Matterhorn enjoying the majestic view over Switzerland, Italy and France from the panoramic terrace.
- 3
Stop 3
3 hr
Let's head to the hiking trail in trockener steg to enjoy the pristine alpine air and begin your hike along the glacier trail all the way to Schwarsee. Along the way, enjoy stunning views of the Matterhorn, impressive glacier and alpine lakes.
Meeting point and pickup
Meeting point
Please be at the entrance of the station by the ticket office
End point
Ends back at the meeting point.
Hotel pickup offered — We are happy to meet you at your hotel
Good to know
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Traveller reviews
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- Mary_a · Oct 2025
Must Experience!
Our Guide, Gioia, was incredible! She made sure we were able to experience the Glacial Palace, Views of the Matterhorn, Italy and France, plenty of information on the hike back to Zermatt!
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- Russell_S · Jul 2025
Our guide Gioia was...
Our guide Gioia was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable as we got to see the mountains, glaciers, and had a pleasant hike back down into town. She was flexible the entire time with adjusting the itinerary as we went to meet our needs. Could have certainly coordinated on our own but really appreciated having someone to help us navigate the adventure. Would certainly recommend to others.
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- Ellen_M · Jul 2025
Amazing day around the Matterhorn
Cedric was a wonderful guide. We met at the Zermatt station and we took the gondola to Furi to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, which included an amazing (very cold!) view of the Matterhorn and the ice palace. Then we traveled to Schwarsee Lake and the chapel then took the gondola back to Furi to Riffelberg. We hiked up to Riffelsee to see an amazing view of the Matterhorn with gorgeous reflections of Matterhorn on the lake. We stopped there for a lunch break and hiked back down to Riffelalp with a slight detour to see the sheep. It was a great day and we hit all of the highlights plus some beautiful hiking in the Zermatt area. Cedric took our preferences into consideration and took wonderful photos of us. We would highly recommend Cedric and the the Klein Matterhorn experience!
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- Michelle_G · Jul 2025
Great experience
We loved our tour. One person in our group was not very interested in hiking, so our tour guide, Cedric, adjusted to what we wanted. He tooks us all around the lifts to get the most beautiful views of the Matterhorn, Zermatt village and surrounding Alps. We concluded walking down to the town through beautiful paths. He gave us the complete Swiss Alps experience.
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- Daniel_K · Jun 2025
Best day in Zermatt
The tour guide., Gioia is the best. Pick up time at the hotel was on time. She is very kind, helpful, professional and gave us tons of information. The best part was hiking on matterhorn trail, the best trail to see matterhorn!
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- Brenda_J · Aug 2024
A must do tour w/Cedric
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of the Matterhorn and hike and strongly recommend this tour. Cedric kept us informed about the weather and how to layer appropriately before beginning our tour. During the tour, he was extremely knowledgeable and shared history of many churches and landmarks. Then, when we asked for his suggestions of other activities, he gave great options, told us when to depart for best weather, and where to go. He even updated us on the weather for the following day even though our tour was already over. I feel comfortable communicating with him through the rest of my stay. Cedric has made our visit to Zermatt one to remember. Highly recommend.
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