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Easiest route. Hörnli ridge (AD, rock/mixed climb) The Matterhorn ( German: [ˈmatɐˌhɔʁn] ⓘ, Swiss Standard German: [ˈmatərˌhɔrn]; Italian: Cervino [tʃerˈviːno]; French: Cervin [sɛʁvɛ̃]; Romansh: Mont (e) Cervin (u)) [note 3] is a mountain of the Alps, straddling the main watershed and border between Italy and ...
2 days ago · Experience the magic of the Matterhorn, the most famous mountain in Europe and the jewel of the Swiss Alps. Discover attractions, excursions, events and offers in the Zermatt – Matterhorn destination.
Explore the Matterhorn, the world's most photographed mountain, from different angles and heights. Learn about its history, myths and records, and enjoy the Alpine paradise of Zermatt.
- The Matterhorn is 4478 metres high. Striking and unmistakable, perfectly formed like an Egyptian pyramid, it stands at the end of the Matter Valley...
- The name comes from the two German words “Matte” and “Horn”. “Matte” refers to the grassy valley below the Gorner Gorge, in the area where Zermatt...
- The first ascent was in 1865. It gave birth to the “myth of the Matterhorn”, which quickly spread around the world. For over 150 years since then,...
- Edward Whymper certainly had fire in his belly in the approach to this climb. He had previously attempted in vain to persuade his colleague Jean-An...
The Matterhorn is a pyramid-shaped mountain in the Alps, famous for its difficulty and beauty. Learn about its history, climbing routes, and views from the Klein-Matterhorn cable car station.
Recognized worldwide as the mountain on the Toblerone chocolate bar, the Matterhorn sits on the Switzerland-Italy border. Enjoy magnificent views of the mountain from Zermatt, a quaint car-free village; or from the top of Gornergrat, where you’ll find viewing platforms, a short Scenic Loop hike, and a virtual reality paragliding experience.
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The Matterhorn rises proudly and majestically among the Valais Alps, almost as if it is stretching up to watch over the idyllic village of Zermatt. Anyone who has ever been to Zermatt will understand how that view of the Matterhorn works its magic – each and every day.
Matterhorn, one of the best-known mountains in the Alps, straddling the frontier between Switzerland and Italy, 6 miles (10 km) southwest of the village of Zermatt, Switzerland. It stands 14,692 feet (4,478 meters). The name Matterhorn means roughly ‘the peak in the meadows.’
