Glacier Palace
Zermatt, Valais, Switzerland[10.1 miles]
A surreal world of ice sculptures, housed deep inside a glacier, at nearly 4,000 metres above sea level.
Best for ages: 4+ | £100
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Camp Zero is a ski-in ski-out hotel with something of an identity crisis (in the best possible way). It has all the trimmings of a five-star hotel, from the sleek spa and fine-dining restaurant to the super-attentive staff. Yet it’s the ultimate funhouse, with an indoor climbing wall, and a team of on-site experts to offer climbing lessons to all ages.
The hotel’s wild card is its private helipad; Camp Zero has 15 approved heli-skiing landing zones, giving access to areas around Cervinia, Mont Blanc, Zermatt and the highest heli-ski zone in Europe, Lys Pass.
Families love the quiet slopes and unhurried atmosphere of Champoluc, along with its unspoilt, traditional village centre. It’s the largest resort in the Monterosa ski area – Italy’s own ‘Three Valleys’ – which has 180kms of pistes that suit intermediates best. There’s also some glorious off-piste to be found, if the snow gods play ball.
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Zermatt, Valais, Switzerland[10.1 miles]
A surreal world of ice sculptures, housed deep inside a glacier, at nearly 4,000 metres above sea level.
Best for ages: 4+ | £100
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One of Europe’s highest, most recognisable and most beautiful mountains with an iconic jagged-tooth form, soaring to 4,478m.
Best for ages: 6+ | Free | 1 night
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A spectacular journey by cog railway, reaching a height of more than 3,000m, with fabulous mountain views of the Matterhorn.
Best for ages: 4+ | £100 | 2 hours
Zermatt, Valais, Switzerland[19.8 miles]
Europe’s most popular tourist train passes through an astonishing variety of landscapes: snow-covered peaks, desolate moors, limestone cliffs of the Rhine gorge, spiral tunnels and horseshoe curves.
Best for ages: 6+ | £140 | 7.5 hours
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Beguiling atmosphere, sensational scenery, skiing for all levels – a world-class mountain resort that’s as busy in summer as winter.
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