Canton du Valais Travel Forum

Hi!
I'm planning to go to Zermatt for just one day in one week (at the end of July).
I will come to Zermatt at 11 AM (return is at 6 PM). I would like to visit the Matterhorn glacier paradise and I would like to know what is the situation with queues for cableways which lead to the Klein Matterhorn.
I would like to know if I have enough time to go up with the cableway and to walk
around the city for 7 hours of my staying.
Thanks in advance!

We will be driving from Germany into Switzerland and making our way down to Zermatt (6 hour drive). Do you have any suggestions on what to see along the way and what to see in Zermatt? We are leaving early Friday morning and coming back Sunday (not a lot of time).

Yesterday a new suspension bridge linking Riederalp and Belalp across the Massa Gorge below the aletsch glacier in Valais canton was opened.

I'd really like to walk this trail when in Switzerland next week. Can anyone give more details about its starting point and length/difficulty of hike. Any info I have seen is all in German :-(

Many thanks

Sandy

Hi,

I'm planning to make my way from Interlaken in the late afternoon to Zermat.
In a nutshell , I'm wondering how do I get there ? I have a Eurail pass.
...and what's the latest time I should be going ?
I hope the hotels accept late checkins in the late evening ?

Some tips please on nice clean, budget accomodation in Zermatt (hopefully within walking distance for me to take the Glacier Express train - where is it by the way ?)

Any nice spot for me to go see the Matterhorn early in the morning ? The glacier Express train leaves about 10am, so i have some hours there, I plan to wake up at 6.30am.

thanks!
E

thanks,
E

thank you for the advice...im flying into orio al serio which as far as i know is 20km from milan centrale station...i reckon i'll stay in the airport until 5.30 then get a bus to the train station...do u know if buses run throughout the nite?...

im flying to milan on thursday 10th april and i arrive at 23:45...im wanting to get a train to zermatt as that is where im staying for the week. the only trains running seem to be leaving at 7.35am on the friday...am i able to stay in the airport or will i been kicked out? also how far away is the train station both in terms of money and distance? any help woulde be great!

I would like to throughout rent to a cheap apartment for 4 people in Zermatt the month of July, somebody can say where I can find this information to me? Thanks

Has anyone eaten in the igloo restaurant near the top of the Mattahorn? Are there better places please. All advice greatly appreciated

Hi

We're tempted to do this, but are put off by the price = being wrinklies. Is it worth paying for. All info greatly appreciated.

What are the slopes like around this time of year. Is there much snow fall. Ive read that the slopes are a bit slushy as the moment.

Thanks in advance :)

I have 3 mates traveling from the US for a ski vacation and we are in need of a flat from 6 March - 12 March 2008 in Zermatt. Willing to adjust dates if needed. Also, willing to stay from 6-9 March. I just want these guys to see Zermatt. Even willing to stay at different places.

Thanks!

Hello- I'm planning on going to Zermatt for a weekend, and I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for a winter hike? There are so many hikes and excursions on the website, I don't know which ones are the nicest. I'm looking for scenic, less crowded, and could be a few hours. Thanks!

We are going to Zermatt on holiday for the first time and was wondering if there are shops that you can buy
nappies
Aptimel baby milk
organic baby food
baby wipes

thanks you for your time

I will be in Zermatt for a couple of nights (1 full day) at the end of March. I am not a great skiier but enjoy trying - do you think it would be worth the effort for one day of skiing or could I better spend my time seeing the village itself? Is skiing easy to organise (I will need to hire everything), and is it very expensive?

Would be greatful for any advice...

I will get to Malpensa Airport on January 13th 2008 and I am looking for a way of transportation directly from Malpensa to Sion. I cheked on the internet the trains schedule, but it seems a little bit complicated. Can anyone help my with this?
Thank you

Hello everyone,

I just need some tips about Zermatt. I hear so many great things and I'm planning on being there during the 1st week of March. However, I was informed that it takes forever to get to the main lifts in the morning (around 40-45 minutes)and another 40 or so minutes on the way back (in the evenings) and that there is extensive walking to be done while wearing ski boots, is this true? I also heard that it's not always easy to ski down to Cervinia (IT) due to the long lift lines.

Thanks

Murat

Does anyone know the fastest way to get from Venice to Zermatt? There are so many different train schedules, I'm getting confused. Thanks!

Hello VT members and friends,

VT member yumyum (CH) and me (HORSCHECK, D) are exploring the Swiss Canton du Valais next week (12.08.-19.08.).

Among other things we are planning a little VT meeting in wonderful Sion with the most famous VT member from that region (Tripack).

At this stage the schedule for the meeting is defined like this:

DATE AND TIME:
15.08.2007 - 16:00 h

MEETING PLACE:
Giorgio cafe at the Rempart Place (300m from Hôtel Elite)

After exchangig some travel stories including the latest VT gossip, a little walk around the town and a fabulous dinner, we might head of to the "Sion in Lights" event which starts around 22:15 h.


[ALL DATA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE]

There are already rumours that another famous VT member from the US is in the region at almost the same time. So it would be great if we could meet all together.

Any other member who is interested to come please bookmark this thraed as all changes to the plan will be posted here.

Thank you.

HORSCHECK :o)

How many days should I stay in Zermatt? Is two days enough, or should I make it three or four?

Clayton

is it possible to buy bagged ice in the markets or coops in switzerland? we will be driving around for almost a month and will have an ice chest/cooler in our car for drinks, etc.

Hi! Does anyone know how much would cost a taxi from Martigny to Verbier? Thanks in advance!

Dear friends, do you know the best (but not too much expensive) way to get to Verbier from Geneva airport? I'm planning to travel with my wife and daughter (6 years)
Thank you

We're planning a side trip to (Possibly )Zermatt in Mid November(After seeing Paris) We wouldn't be planning to ski, but I'd like an idea of how cold it gets it town, if there is still the option of doing any hikes/walks, or just sightseeing up the Matterhorn...I hear the village is beautiful!

I am going to travel on trenitalia from Milan to Zermatt through Brig. According to the schedule I need to transfer to The Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn. The guide says it is a 7 Minute walk from the Brig stop on trenitalia to the Brig MRB train but I cannot find a map or directions. Can you give me more exact info? Is it in the same station? Is a map avaialable?

Would like to know what the weather and Temperature will be like in early June

Greetings...

Has anyone been to the Verbier Festival?
Was anyone at the All-Star Piano Extravaganza in 2004?
Anyone going there this July-August?

www.verbierfestival.com

Where would be an affordable place to stay?
Under USD50/night would be ideal as I plan to be there for most of the festival duration this summer.
Are there homestays available?

Thanks!
Andy

I am trying to locate a telephone number for boutique zum alten zermatt, located across from the church on the main street, Kirche Str.?
Is this the same as Henny's boutique?
Thank you!
Sonja

I am trying to get to Zermatt. Either from Montreux or Brig, my question is can I take a train using my Eurail pass or do I have to buy another train ticket for a special train to get into Zermatt?

We will be 2 girls in Verbier the week between Xmas and New Year. We have an apt till Dec 30th but having hard time to find accomodation for those 2 nights. Any other close by town that we can stay and easily drive to Verbier at those dates?
How difficult is it to drive to Verbier from Geneva? Is the road always icy or cleaned well and pretty much in good shape? IS it easier to get train and bus rather than renting a car? Thanks!

Greetings everyone! I'm planning to travel to Zermatt this January and need some help. This is going to be my first time in Europe.

Best/cheapest way to get to Zermatt from Geneva (I'm originating from Naples Italy and planning to fly to Geneva. Any better suggestions?)
Cheap accomodations and hostels in the area

Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks!

Steve
drstevechan@gmail.com