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Resort guide: Zermatt, Switzerland
- The most magical resort in the Alps set at the foot of the Matterhorn
- 3 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.
Two apartments available ● Attractive chalet built in 2008 ● 5 minutes walk to the Klein Matterhorn ski lift ● 10 minutes walk into the village centre ● Matterhorn views ● Stunning triplex apartment with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms ● Well presented duplex with 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms ● Available to Swiss and Swiss residents only
Superb chalet over 3 floors • 4 en-suite bedrooms • Large living area looking out to the Matterhorn • Permission could be sought for another bedroom, a wellness or a winter garden • Can be sold fully furnished • Available to Swiss and Swiss residents only
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. Available to Swiss and Swiss residents only
This property has 5 bedrooms, all with en-suite designer bathrooms, and a wellness area. The chalet is situated only minutes away from the town centre and occupies one of the most prominent positions in Zermatt; a true landmark building, visible across the village. Chalet Zermatt Peak is now built and finished and has been run very successfully as a boutique catered chalet. Available to foreigners
