Sightseeing

Matterhorn Alpine Crossing Day Trip

Switzerland · Valais

An easy high-alpine crossing by lift from Zermatt into Italy.

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Route overview

A high cable-car crossing from Zermatt over Trockener Steg and Matterhorn Glacier Paradise to Breuil-Cervinia.

Why travellers choose this trip

A one-day lift journey from Zermatt to Breuil-Cervinia that gives you glacier scenery, close Matterhorn views, and a straightforward way to spend part of the day in Italy.

Zermatt start, glacier-station views, Europe's highest cable-car border crossing, and time in Breuil-Cervinia for lunch or an easy wander before returning.

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Mountain Ranges 1200

Italian Alps Peaks

Italian Alps region spanning the western Alpine arc, the Dolomites, Ortler, Adamello, and Bernina sectors.

Mountain Ranges 247

Pennine Alps Peaks

Pennine Alps summits including the Matterhorn-Monte Rosa chain and surrounding Valais giants.

Mountain Ranges 2946

Swiss Alps Peaks

Swiss Alps mountain region spanning the major glaciated summits of Valais, Bernese Oberland, Graubunden, and central Switzerland.

National Mountain Lists 8

UIAA 4000ers

Recognised alpine peaks above 4000 metres.