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Resort guide: Zermatt, Switzerland
- The most magical resort in the Alps set at the foot of the Matterhorn
- Three hours from Geneva, Zurich or Milan and accessible only by cog railway
- At 1600m with 313 km of pistes and skiing all year round on the glaciers
- Sophisticated shops and restaurants. Luxury hotels and good night life
- Property prices are high and foreigners need to apply for residency
Resort: The most magical resort in the Alps, Zermatt is set at 1620m at the foot of the huge and graceful Matterhorn. A traffic free resort which can be accessed only by train this is one of the great ski and climbing centres of the world.
Skiing: With glacier skiing at 3820m and 313km of pistes this resort has superb snow conditions and the longest skiing season in the Alps. Zermatt has a fabulous range of ski runs for all abilities, some wonderful easy intermediate cruising over the Italian border and heli-skiing for the more adventurous. The charming mountain restaurants are probably the best in the world. There is a good mix of sophisticated and informal fun and with over 100 restaurants to choose from and many bars and clubs. Zermatt offers some of the best night-life in the Alps.
Summer: Zermatt is almost as busy in summer as it is in winter. There are many opportunities for hiking, with over 400 km of well-marked footpaths through pine-scented mountain forests to Alpine lakes and ice-blue glaciers.
Property: This is one of the most expensive resorts in the Alps and justifiably so. Prices start at around 1.5m sfrs and foreigners would need to apply for residency in Zermatt.
Luxury 2 bedroom apartment on the second floor of a brand new development, in a very sunny position. Excellent central position with easy access to the train station.
Della Vita is a brand new luxury development in Winklematten, which includes outside space and the use of private wellness facilities. Two 3 bedroom apartments are currently available.
Ski-in, ski-out chalet in the heart of Winklematten. Beautifully presented throughout and comprises of a stunning duplex penthouse apartment, with a further five apartments.
This property has 5 bedrooms, all with en-suite designer bathrooms, and a wellness area. Chalet Zermatt Peak is due for completion in early 2010.
