Zermatt, Matterhorn & Gornergrat Small Group Day Tour from Basel Discount Tickets

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Zermatt & Matterhorn area - small group tour - starts from Basel
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Overview

Embark on an unique small-group tour from Basel to Zermatt, traversing the scenic landscapes of half of Switzerland by train. Upon arrival, immerse yourself in the alpine charm with a village walk in Zermatt, accompanied by awe-inspiring Matterhorn views. The adventure reaches new heights with an ascent on the cogwheel train to the summit of Mount Gornergrat with views to an incredible glacier world and Matterhorn Mountain. Limited to a select few, this personalized journey ensures an intimate and unforgettable experience, seamlessly blending picturesque train travel, cultural exploration, and breathtaking mountain vistas in the heart of Zermatt.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Basel SBB train station, your tourguide awaits you in the departure hall: in front of the ticket office and the official meeting point.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Basel SBB Station
Your tour starts with the train ride from Basel to Visp (two hours). The intercity train takes you in one hour to Bern.
2. Bern
Berne is called the "Federal City" and functions as the capital of Switzerland. As the seat of the city and large parts of the cantonal and federal administration, it is the largest center of public administration in the country
3. Thunersee
Lake Thun is a fjord lake in the Bernese Oberland on the northern edge of the Alps.
4. Lötschberg Basistunnel
The Lötschberg Base Tunnel is a 34.6-kilometre-long railway tunnel that crosses under the northern Alpine chain at the Lötschberg between Frutigen in the Bernese Oberland (Canton of Bern, Switzerland) and Raron (Canton of Valais, Switzerland) and was put into operation in 2007. This base tunnel is part of the Lötschberg-Simplon axis of the New Rail Link through the Alps (NRLA), which runs from Basel via Bern-Thun-Spiez to the Lötschberg and on via Brig-Simplon-Domodossola to Milan and Novara-Genoa, and next to the one running parallel Gotthard axis forms a second route for the transalpine rail freight traffic of the European Corridor (Rotterdam-Genoa).
5. Visp
Visp is a municipality in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. It is located at the entrance to the Vispertal at the mouth of the Vispa in the Rotten. The small town is the capital and largest municipality in the district of Visp. Here you get off the intercity train and change direct onto the Matterhorn-Gotthard-Railway. The cogwheel train takes you within 55 minutes to Zermatt
6. St. Niklaus
The Mattertal is one of the southern side valleys of the Rhone Valley in Valais. It is one of the valleys that have cut deep into the Valais Alps to the south, up to the main Alpine ridge (there is also the border ridge between Switzerland and Italy) and open to the north towards the Rhone, the main geographic axis of Valais. Three of the four highest mountain massifs in the Alps lie in the valley's border.
7. Zermatt
Walk through the old part of the alpine village of Zermatt with it's typical wooden houses.
Duration: 60 mins
8. Viewpoint Kirchbrucke bridge
Visit the viewpoint for the typical Zermatt village picture to the Mt. Matterhorn
Duration: 10 mins
9. Mountaineer's Cemetery
The graveyard shows you, how closed the success to climb Mt. Matterhorn and the risks are. It's part of the history of Zermatt, that accidents on high alpine climbing happens.
Duration: 10 mins
10. Monte Rosa Hotel
The hotel Monte Rosa is where the first ascent to Mt. Matterhorn startet. Several information about the first ascent and it's historical tragedy are available here.
11. Zermatt GGB
On a 30 minutes cogwheel train ride you get up to 10000ft altitude. In this high alpine area, beautiful views to Mt. Matterhorn and the glaciers await you. Mt. Gornergrat is in all year snow.
Duration: 30 mins
12. Gornergrat
The Gornergrat is a mountain ridge at an altitude of 3135 m above sea level. M. It is located about three kilometers east of Zermatt in the Swiss canton of Valais. The Gornergrat is located between the Gorner Glacier and the Findel Glacier and offers views of more than 20 four-thousanders, including Monte Rosa, the Matterhorn and the Liskamm. The Gornergratbahn runs from Zermatt (1620 m above sea level) to the Gornergrat, overcoming an altitude difference of almost 1500 metres. At the terminus (3089 m above sea level) on the southwestern tip of the ridge is the Kulmhotel, which is the highest mountain hotel in Switzerland. Visit the scenic viewpoint with the all year snow or have a look at the multi-media experience world, which shows the Matterhorn and its surrounding alpine world in all dimensions, will fascinate both young and old and is even a great place to visit on the Gornergrat when the weather is not so good.
Duration: 120 mins
13. Zermatt
After returning from Gornergrat, your travel back to Basel will take place (3 hours). You trave on the same way back as you arrived in the morning.

Inclusion

priority boarding pass for Matterhorn railway

local guide operated by Swiss Travel Guide

all taxes, fees and handling charges

all entrance fees

all transportation fees

Exclusion

travel to starting point in Basel SBB

food and drinks during the tour

personal expenses during the tour

gratuities welcome for the tourguide

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by SwissTravelGuide.ch

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