Gornergrat Railway
Zermatt, Valais, Switzerland[2.5 miles]
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
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Riffelalp Resort
Last updated: 23 September, 2022
There are five-star ski hotels aplenty – but there’s only one Riffelalp.
Set in a small hamlet 2,200m up the mountain, above the town of Zermatt, it’s an isolated spot, but one that’s worth the (exciting) ride up (by train, then snowmobile), and one you won’t want to leave.
As you would expect from a five star, it comes with the usual complement of beautifully appointed, cosy bedrooms, fine dining, and exceptional spa facilities, making any stay an extremely comfortable one.
What really sets it apart is the jaw-dropping view over the magnificent Matterhorn – best appreciated from the steamingly warm inside/out pool.
It’s great for families, with plenty for the kids. There are other thrilling activities on offer, if you tire of skiing (or come in summer).
And given the location, it is of course ski in ski out that makes slope access so wonderfully quick and easy. Everything you need can be rented on site too.
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Key facilities
Airport transfers: Not available
Beach: None
Creche
Fitness centre
Fitness classes
Golf course
Hot tub
Parking: Not available
Pool (adults only)
Pool (indoor)
Pool (outdoor)
Pool (kids)
Spa
Tennis courts
WiFi: Free
Yoga
Food & drink
All inclusive
Kids menu
Restaurant on-site
Self catering
Ski facilities
Ski in ski out
Shuttle to slopes
Ski rentals onsite
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Air conditioning
Flat screen TV
Jacuzzi (private)
Pool (private)
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WiFi
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Connecting rooms
Rollaway/sofa bed
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Glacier Express
Zermatt, Valais, Switzerland[2.6 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
Glacier Palace
Zermatt, Valais, Switzerland[7.3 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
The Matterhorn
Zermatt, Valais, Switzerland[7.7 miles]
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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