Zermatt

Zermatt is known worldwide thanks to the mountain Matterhorn that watches over the ski resort. It can also be found on Toblerone packaging and it is possible to go down the mountain, although this is not something recommended for beginners.

The glacier in this area attracts many skiers every fall who all want to train on snow before it has landed elsewhere. The cozy village has an old-fashioned vibe with a lot of cobblestone. It is located at 5300 feet and is car-free, only electric cars are driven on the streets.

Besides skiers, many climbers choose to come here as well, mainly to climb the Matterhorn. The village is surrounded by four peaks that extend over 13,000 feet above sea level.

Zermatt is the neighboring town of Saas Fee, and both offer skiing in the summer. The high altitude makes many lose their breath as they go down the very long slopes with low-altitude lungs.

However, if you are here in the summer you should be prepared for the lift up to take about an hour. There are a lot of people who want to go skiing and practice this time of the year (fall) but as soon as everyone gets up the lines are not as overwhelming.