--- id: 849 title: Summits & mountains around Zermatt | Zermatt Bergbahnen path: /en/experience/peaks url: "https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/en/experience/peaks" language: en generated_at: "2026-11-09T00:01:01+01:00" type: document --- ![](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/00-keyvisuals/02_winter/67889/image-thumb__67889__content-hero/20260319_winterwandern_blauherd_nord-7.0f4c6607.jpg)![](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/00-keyvisuals/02_winter/67889/image-thumb__67889__content-hero/20260319_winterwandern_blauherd_nord-7.0f4c6607.jpg)![](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/test-assets/566/image-thumb__566__content-hero-clouds/clouds-center.82ca394b.png) ![](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/test-assets/570/image-thumb__570__content-hero-clouds/clouds-mobile.6db79170.png) ### TOP EXPERIENCES ON THE PEAKS IN ZERMATT The best excursions in Matterhorn Paradise ============================================ Zermatt nestles in the very **heart of the Swiss Alps**, surrounded by **38 four-thousand-metre peaks**. A world of experience for all ages. The Zermatt mountains offer moments full of adventure and wonder. They teach humility and bestow a measure of freedom and tranquillity. From dawn, as the first rays of sun touch the mountain tops, to dusk, the **mystique of the Alps holds all in its sway**. ![](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/03-gipfel/02-sued/04_matterhorn-glacier-paradise/peak/02-aussichtsplattform/32819/image-thumb__32819__img-teaser-landscape/310124_aussichtsplattform_mgp_sued-15.763532db.jpg) ### [ Matterhorn Glacier Paradise ](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/en/experience/peaks/matterhorn-glacier-paradise) This is what a real Alpine paradise looks like – and the views at 3,883 metres above sea level are divine. From the viewing platform you can look out over 38 four-thousanders, 14 glaciers and three countries. ![](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/00-keyvisuals/02_winter/65959/image-thumb__65959__img-teaser_auto_5b7d7e35a692befb583c6e5ea705059a/20260303_matterhorn_landschaft_sonnenaufgang_blauherd_nord-2.cf2ff506.jpg) ### [ Rothorn ](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/en/experience/peaks/rothorn) At 3202 metres above sea level you surely get the best view of the Matterhorn. Locals reckon this is the Matterhorn’s most photogenic side. In the summer and winter alike, the Rothorn provides the perfect conditions for experiences which will last long in your memory. ![](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/03-gipfel/02-sued/05-testa-grigia/Peak/snoxperience-shop/32670/image-thumb__32670__img-teaser/220524_snowxperience_testa_sued-4.25caef9a.jpg) ### [ Testa Grigia ](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/en/experience/peaks/testa-grigia) At 3480 metres, Testa Grigia is a peak that holds the promise of adventure. From the coming of the first snow, to souvenir photos with one foot in Switzerland the other in Italy, or the wonderful view of the glacier world around the Matterhorn. On Testa Grigia, the magic of the Alps is ever-present. ![](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/03-gipfel/01-nord/02-blauherd/03-winter/71696/image-thumb__71696__img-teaser/20260225_winterwandern_herz_fotopoint_blauherd_nord-1.93b7f415.jpg) ### [ Blauherd ](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/en/experience/peaks/blauherd) At 2571 metres above sea level, on a sun-drenched plateau between Sunnegga and Rothorn, you will find the perfect place in the Swiss Alps for inquisitive minds and adventurers. Blauherd is the perfect starting point for thrilling rides, unique photos and magical hikes. ![](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/03-gipfel/02-sued/03_trockener-steg/71697/image-thumb__71697__img-teaser/20260317_tr-steg_landschaft_sonnenaufgang_winter_sued-18.0cbdb17a.jpg) ### [ Trockener Steg ](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/en/experience/peaks/trockener-steg) At an altitude of 2939 metres, different worlds come together. The realm of eternal ice fuses with rocky terrain and moraines. Trockener Steg is the pivotal point, with a view of Europe’s highest mountain station, from the Matterhorn down to Zermatt. ![](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/03-gipfel/01-nord/01-sunnegga/winter/71700/image-thumb__71700__img-teaser-landscape/20250116_station-sunnegga_nord-5.4763a3a7.jpg) ### [ Sunnegga ](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/en/experience/peaks/sunnegga) Sunnegga, the peak with the sunniest views, where the most exciting family adventure stories are written, with all kinds of fun to enjoy for young and old alike. From skiing in winter to hiking and games in summer – with Wolli, the cuddly mascot, always on hand to join in. Further excursions -------------------- The mountains around the Matterhorn are just as extraordinary as the adventures you can experience among these peaks. The **Alpine world** of the Matterhorn Paradise is a stunning location all year round, a **wonderful wild landscape** with fascinating diversity. Zermatt Bergbahnen adds a further dimension to the fascination of this region by providing access to the **breathtaking natural landscape**, offering countless opportunities to experience unique moments and spectacular adventures at the foot of the Matterhorn. ![](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/11-ueber-uns/02-anlagen/02-sued/mgrII/33458/image-thumb__33458__img-teaser/280524_mgr-ii_sued-1.03175d29.jpg) ### [ Matterhorn Alpine Crossing ](https://matterhornalpinecrossing.com/en) The year-round link between Zermatt and Cervinia: set against a breathtaking mountain panorama surrounding the Matterhorn, this spectacular route offers thrills, luxury and the utmost comfort. A truly exceptional experience. ![](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/03-gipfel/02-sued/02_schwarzsee/02-winter/71704/image-thumb__71704__img-teaser/160423_mex_sued_74.66cdaff6.jpg) ### [ Schwarzsee ](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/en/experience/peaks/schwarzsee) The Matterhorn rises almost vertically above the mountain lake, which lies in a gentle hollow. This is Schwarzsee where the myth of the Matterhorn feels closer than ever. Countless adventures await – whether skiing, walking or biking. ![2 Gondeln schweben im Frühling über der Kapelle in Blatten und vor dem weissen Matterhorn. | © Gabriel Perren ](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/11-ueber-uns/02-anlagen/02-sued/mex/791/image-thumb__791__img-teaser/matterhorn-express-blatten-fr%C3%BChling.93a83d5e.jpg "Matterhorn Express | © Gabriel Perren ") ### [ Furi ](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/en/experience/peaks/furi) Once covered by the Gorner Glacier, the hamlet of Furi today nestles amidst meadows, larch woods and smooth rocks. The traces of the glacier are an invitation for adventurous spirits to explore and discover the captivating evidence left by these witnesses to history. ![](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/03-gipfel/03-mitte/02-gornergrat/71708/image-thumb__71708__img-teaser/190124_pistenbully-blau_gornergrat_-4.9025519e.jpg) ### [ Gornergrat ](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/en/book/tickets/peak2peak) The Gornergrat and Matterhorn Glacier Paradise are the most compelling visitor excursions in the Alps. Both peaks can be explored in a single day with the Peak2Peak Pass. A day filled with records. ### Unique vistas Spectacular gondola rides --------------------------- The [**resort of Zermatt**](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/en/experience/region-zermatt-matterhorn) is home to the legendary Matterhorn. But there are a number of other reasons the region is one of the **world’s most popular destinations**. One of these is the view of the fascinating mountain landscape. Zermatt Bergbahnen offers **spectacular gondola rides** with the latest cableways – trips that will stay long in the memory. Even **the journey there is an experience** in itself, with a vista of idyllic meadows and woods or the enthralling realm of ice and snow. The most arresting eye-catcher is **the Matterhorn**. ![The champagne is ready in the VIP gondola. | © Pedro Rodrigues](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/02-top-to-dos/vip-gondel/1223/image-thumb__1223__img-text-slider/vip-gondel-sekt-4.acdcfa8a.jpg "VIP-Gondel | © Pedro Rodrigues") ![](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/11-ueber-uns/02-anlagen/01-norden/rothorn-pendel/01-sommer/1964/image-thumb__1964__img-text-slider/rothorn-pendelbahn-besucher-2.76de0d90.jpg) ![](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/11-ueber-uns/02-anlagen/02-sued/crystal-ride/2987/image-thumb__2987__img-text-slider/ZBAG%20MGR%20Sommer%202023-3.d73a7765.jpg) ![](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/11-ueber-uns/02-anlagen/02-sued/mgrII/33456/image-thumb__33456__img-text-slider/280524_mgr-ii_sued-15.f1715634.jpg) ### VIP Gondel Zermatt Bergbahnen’s VIP gondola promises pure exclusivity. Comfortable leather seating, champagne on board and incomparable vistas – luxury meets the charm of the Matterhorn. 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