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One of Zermatt's highlights is the 30km of cleared winter walking trails, many with wonderful restaurants en route and all with spectacular views.
 

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Though it may be hard to imagine visiting Zermatt and not skiing, there is more to do without skis or board than in most mountain resorts. A highlight is 30km of cleared winter walking trails; many have wonderful restaurants en route and all have spectacular views. A winter trail map is available from the tourist office. The walk up-valley to Zmutt should not be missed.

There is also a very full complement of winter activities: cross country skiing, sledding, ice skating, curling, helicopter trips round the Matterhorn, tandem paragliding, ‘wellness’ centres, indoor swimming pools…

Finally, don’t ignore the history: the museum is well worth a visit, particularly the room dedicated to the tragic events of 14 July 1865, when half of Edward Whymper's party fell off the Matterhorn after the first successful ascent. There are various macabre items as well as a transcript from the ensuing enquiry in at least two languages. One of the party, Revd Charles Hudson, is buried under the altar of the little English Church, St Peter's. The church was donated after the incident by subscriptions from Zermatt families including the Seilers (who own Zermatt’s premier hotels) and Queensbury family, who lost a young member - Lord Francis Douglas - in the tragedy. This story is bound up with the origins and mood of Zermatt as a resort; follow your museum visit with a walk through the church graveyard, and sense the draw that Zermatt exercises on climbers from around the world.

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