- The Matterhorn is a mountain of the Alps, also best known mountains for trekking between Switzerland and Italy. Experience the Matterhorn trek.
- When to Get There. The Matterhorn is impressive sight any time of year—it’s possible to visit the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise all year round.
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- 1 Zermatt: Alpine Resort at the foot of Matterhorn
- 3 Why Is the Matterhorn So Famous?
- Getting to the summit takes a high level of fitness and climbing experience, but there are many (much easier ways) to get great views of the Matterhorn.
- Matterhorn Weather (Days 3-6): A moderate fall of snow, heaviest on Sat night. Freeze-thaw conditions (max 1°C on Sat afternoon, min -6°C on Sun night).
- It stands 14,692 feet (4,478 meters). The name Matterhorn means roughly ‘the peak in the meadows.’
- With the Matterhorn Alpine Crossing, the year-round connection between the destination of Zermatt and the Italian town of Breuil-Cervinia becomes a fact.
- On hiking signs, it is labeled “Matterhorn Glacier Trail.” This hike is done point-to-point. The trail starts at Trockener Steg and ends at the Schwarzsee station.
- The Matterhorn’s geological structure is primarily composed of gneiss, a metamorphic rock formed under immense pressure and heat.
- What Is The Height Of The Matterhorn?
- Three Names Of The Matterhorn
- The Shape & Faces Of The Matterhorn