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Matterhorn - Travel Guide to the Matterhorn Mountain near Zermatt

The snagletooth peak of the Matterhorn rises above all other peaks above Zermatt, and tourists can't resist snapping a picture. Resources for visiting the Matterhorn and surrounding valley area including maps, transportation and travel tips for Matterhorn Mountain in Switzerland.
Take a Virtual Tour of the Swiss Alps around the Matterhorn
Pictures of the Matterhorn and other Alpine scenes from Rachel Cooper, with travel tips on seeing the Matterhorn from your base in Zermatt, Switzerland
Destination Zermatt - Matterhorn
Zermatt Tourism's web site is a good place to start for information on Zermatt and the Matterhorn.
Travel Guide to Matterhorn Valley
Information on how to ski in the shadow of the Matterhorn from the Italian side, where life is slightly cheaper.
Tickets and Passes: Zermatt Mountain Transport
Find ski and transportation tickets and passes for the Matterhorn area.
Matterhorn Museum
Find out all sorts of facts about the Matterhorn, including the fact that the peak came from Africa many years ago.
Gornergrat Bahn
The Gornergrat Bahn takes you from Zermatt up the 3089 m high Gornergrat. You can take special trips on the scenic railway that include meals at especially scenic times.
Matterhorn Web Cam and Weather
Find out how the Matterhorn is doing, and see if it is free from nasty fog before you start out on the trails.

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