What is the Gornergrat?
The Gornergrat is THE panoramic mountain in Zermatt. It lies at 3,100 metres above sea level, embedded among twenty-nine 4,000-metre peaks. Gornergrat offers the absolutely best view of the Matterhorn.
How long is the Gornergrat train ride?
Europe’s highest open-air cog railway brings passengers direct from Zermatt station (1,620 m) to the summit of the Gornergrat, 365 days a year. The ride takes 33 minutes and requires a vertical climb of 1,469 m.
Is the Gornergrat a mountain?
The Gornergrat (English: Gorner Ridge; 3,135 m (10,285 ft)) is a rocky ridge of the Pennine Alps, overlooking the Gorner Glacier south-east of Zermatt in Switzerland….
| Gornergrat | |
|---|---|
| Summit of Gornergrat with observatory | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | unnamed |
| Elevation | 3,135 m (10,285 ft) |
Is there a train to the top of the Matterhorn?
Now 120 years old the Gornergrat Railway operates from just opposite the main Zermatt railway station all the way to the peak it shares its name with. At the top you can enjoy incredible views of the Matterhorn and the Gorner Glacier.
How do I get to the Gornergrat?
The Gornergrat can be reached by cogwheel train from Zermatt. Zermatt can be reached by train only. If you plan to travel by car, you can park in Täsch and take the train to Zermatt from there.
How high is the Gornergrat?
3,135 m
Gornergrat/Elevation
Is Gornergrat included in Swiss Travel Pass?
50% discount with a Half-Fare Ticket, General Season Ticket, Swiss Travel Pass and others. With the following travel tickets you can benefit from a 50% discount on the Gornergrat Railway: Swiss Half-fare Card. Swiss Travel Pass, Swiss Travel Pass Flex Combi, Swiss Travel Pass Youth and Youth Flex.
Is Gornergrat open?
The Gornergrat Railway is open 365 days a year. The trains run from early morning until after sunset. Between 09:30 and 11:30 we expect a high volume of travel on the Gornergrat Bahn.
Can you go to the top of the Matterhorn?
The Matterhorn is a classic alpine rock climb with some snow and ice near the top. This means you must climb it in lightweight alpine climbing boots and sometimes with crampons on. This of course adds to the difficulty and can take some getting used to. 4000 ft of steep climbing to be done in less than 10 hours.
Where do you fly into for Matterhorn?
Turin
The nearest airport to Matterhorn is Turin (TRN) Airport which is 87.2 km away. Other nearby airports include Milan Malpensa (MXP) (90.4 km), Geneva (GVA) (122.9 km), Milan Linate (LIN) (138.2 km) and Zurich (ZRH) (177.8 km).
Can you hike up Gornergrat?
The Gornergrat is the perfect hiking mountain for your day trip or holiday-stay in Zermatt. The Gornergrat Railway trains take you up to the top but you can also be flexible and leave or board a train at any of the four in-between stops along the way.
Which is the best view from the Gornergrat?
MySwissAlps features commercial and non-commercial links. The Gornergrat: one of the best vistas I have ever seen in the Swiss Alps. Very impressive. From here you can see the highest peaks of the Alps, all over 4000 m high. This includes the Matterhorn. Many rail passes allow for discounted traveling to the Gornergrat.
What to see from the Gornergrat in Zermatt?
The ride in the cogwheel train and the panoramic views from the Gornergrat are one of Zermatt’s most popular attractions. The Gornergrat. Enjoy a great train trip and a majestic view of the highest peaks of the Alps, including the famous Matterhorn.
What to do in Gornergrat in the winter?
In winter, the beautiful tobogganing run from Rotenboden to Riffelberg is just one of the experiences on offer, with sunny pistes, a children’s ski park and snowball fights on the winter hiking trail all sure to delight both young and old. Train from Brig / Visp to Zermatt, from Zermatt by cog railway to the Gornergrat. approx. 35 min. each way.
How long does it take to get to the Gornergrat?
Take along gloves, sun glasses and perhaps a hat. Solid shoes help if you plan to walk around a bit or combine your visit with a hike. Allow at least an hour to visit the Gornergrat. This does not include the time to get there. The whole round trip from Zermatt takes at least 2.5 hours.