Monte Rosa is actually higher than the Matterhorn. Stunning Matterhorn views demand the attention of hikers, but there's more.
It takes us to over 10,000 feet, where we reach the end of the line.Īcross the tracks, an old hotel solidly caps the Gornergrat ridge. The train climbs steeply into the high country. then of the iconic peak that draws so many to this region - the Matterhorn. The trip comes with sweeping views, first of the town of Zermatt. The Gornergrat cogwheel train has been wowing visitors since 1898. The weather's great, and we're hopping a train to one of the most dramatic views in all the Alps. With its many lifts, it's a springboard for countless trails and unforgettable viewpoints. It's hugely popular with skiers in the winter and hikers in the summer. Zermatt, at the foot of the Matterhorn, was essentially built for enjoying the Alps. We start in Zermatt, at the Matterhorn, take the Glacier Express train ride, drop in on Appenzell, and finish in the Berner Oberland, riding lifts to the Jungfrau and the Schilthorn. While it has great cities, most of the country is rural and mountainous. Switzerland is small - just half the size of Kentucky. We'll enjoy alpine life, from exploring glaciers to making cheese the old-fashioned way. It's a land of dramatic mountains laced together by scenic train rides and spectacular hikes.įamous peaks are made accessible by thrilling lifts, including the highest in all of Europe.
In this episode, we'll see no grand museums, no great cities, just jaw-dropping Alpine beauty and the rich and resilient culture of the people who live here. ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ Switzerland draws travelers from around the world for its legendary mountains. It's the classic corners of the Swiss Alps.
I'm tooting the horn for some of my favorite mountain destinations. Hey, I'm Rick Steves, back with more of the best of Europe.
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