Zermatt Switzerland; Biker, Hiker, Skiing Paradise
Zermatt, Switzerland, reminds me of a combination of Whistler, Canada, and Rohtang Pass. The panoramic views of the Alps, combined with the easy access to world renowned trails for recreational sport, make Zermatt, Switzerland a biker hiker, skiing paradise for tourists from around the globe. And by biker, I mean bicycles, because no gas engines are allowed in the town, nor are any private cars. The taxis and delivery vehicles are all-electric, and residents get around by walking, bicycling, cable car, or train. It leaves the air smelling about as pure as you can find anywhere on the planet.
Matterhorn Glacier Paradise
Getting to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise was expensive, but it was worth every penny. It sits at 12,739 feet, and the view will leave you breathless. It’s about a 45-minute cable car ride to the top. As you enjoy the relative comfort of your cable car, you look down on glaciers, green meadows with pretty wildflowers scattered about, pristine waterfalls, and lots of people hiking and biking the trails. At the top, there is an ice palace full of ice caves and ice sculptures, a restaurant, a café, and a panoramic viewpoint that leaves you breathless in wonder!