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ZERMATT
Nestled on a high plateau, Zermatt is renowned as one of the best and evocative
ski resorts in the Alps, sitting at the foot of the Matterhorn (4,478m). Zermatt
is characterised by car-free cobbled streets, Swiss-style chalets, gastronomic
restaurants, bars, discos and chic designer boutiques. Zermatt has one of the best
networks of super-efficient cable cars, gondolas and cog railways in the country
that whisk skiers to four major ski areas; Rothorn (3,103m), Gornergrat (3,089m),
Matterhorn glacier (3,883m) and Schwarzsee (2,583m). It is also home to the world’s
second biggest lift-served vertical drop (14 kilometres with a vertical drop of 2,200
metres). 21 of the 36 lifts also operate during the summer season to cater for hiking
and climbing as well as fantastic skiing on its large glacier.
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