Roger Federer lost in the Final at Wimbledon and the Swiss watch business has taken a dive, but one thing the Swiss have got right is the autumnal skiing in Zermatt. Best skiing in the Alps Clear-blue skies, not even a breath of wind at nearly 4000 metres and perfect conditions on piste have delivered…
Zermatt is a special and unique place, because of its international ski area, lively village and incredible views dominated by the iconic Matterhorn and its restricted access. While there are other car free resorts in the Alps and Switzerland, none compare to Zermatt in terms of scale and range of facilities. In any case, here…
One of the best ways to enjoy this superb Swiss ski resort is to stay in one of our luxury chalets in Zermatt. Matterhorn Chalets are specialists in providing accommodation in Zermatt. As well as a choice of hotels and self-catering apartments, we offer five great luxury chalets. Chalet Ulysse This is our flagship…
We’d like to offer huge congratulations to Anastasia Brajovic, who recently became the youngest Briton to climb the 4478m Matterhorn. “I’m afraid of heights!” As well as being the youngest Brit, she also became the youngest female to scale the mountain from the Swiss side. Anastasia was remarkably relaxed when interviewed afterwards and revealed she…
Zermatt is always working hard to make the the lift system is as good as it possibly can be. This summer has seen a new six person chairlift built to service the Schwarzsee ski area. It replaces the old T-bar which had been operating there for about 50 years. The new lift is progressing to…
Photo by Suzanne Mannix of Matterhorn Chalets
Beer in Switzerland Although beer has been brewed in Switzerland since ancient times, the traditional emphasis has always been on wine. However, with German influence, beer started to gain mass popularity during the early 1800s’ and with the phylloxera epidemic of the mid 19th century when the country’s wine production all but disappeared, a host…
Love is in the air… we love Zermatt and the Matterhorn all year round, but especially in the winter. Photo by Suzanne Mannix of Matterhorn Chalets
Photo by Suzanne Mannix of Matterhorn Chalets
Today’s photo of the day shows the foaming water of the Gornera river as it gushes down the Gornerschlucht gorge from the Gorner Glacier. A lovely place for a cool stroll along the river; the more energetic can take the long, steep path up to Riffelalp and Riffelberg. Photo by Suzanne Mannix from Matterhorn Chalets