Zermatt Peak Pass

In Zermatt, the Matterhorn is the star of the trip. With one Zermatt Mountain Pass, you can ride the mountain railways and cable cars as often as you like during the validity period, and see it from three different heights and angles:

• Gornergrat (3,089 m): Ride the cogwheel railway that opened in 1898 and face the Matterhorn and 29 peaks over 4,000 m
• Rothorn (3,103 m): Visit Lake Stellisee for the famous Matterhorn reflection, or walk the Five Lakes Trail
• Matterhorn Glacier Paradise (3,883 m): Reach the highest cable car station in Europe, with free entry to the Glacier Palace

The pass also covers the Täsch–Zermatt shuttle train and Zermatt local buses, so getting between Täsch and town needs no extra ticket. Whether you want Matterhorn views, alpine lakes, mountain trails or a visit to the Glacier Palace, one pass covers it all!

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Redeeming your pass and finding your way around the lifts are what worry many travelers before they go. Go By Train has the process ready, so first-time visitors to Zermatt can ride the cable cars and mountain railways with confidence:

• Chinese-language booking: A fully Traditional Chinese checkout, with no need to cross-check foreign-language sites
• Exclusive usage guide: Included with your purchase, with step-by-step instructions for redeeming the pass and riding the cable cars and mountain railways
• Live customer support: Ask about itineraries and tickets directly (Mon to Fri, 9:00 to 17:30, Taipei time)

Reach the Rothorn in three stages from Zermatt: an underground funicular to Sunnegga (2,288 m), a gondola to Blauherd (2,571 m) and a cable car to the Rothorn (3,103 m). The whole trip takes about 35 minutes and offers some of the best head-on views of the Matterhorn.

Rothorn : Stellisee - The Most Famous Reflection Lake

Stellisee (2,537 m) is a 20-minute walk from Blauherd and is Zermatt’s most photographed mountain lake. On calm early mornings, the Matterhorn reflects in the water, with two large boulders as a foreground.

Rothorn : The Five Lakes Walk

Walk from Blauherd down to Sunnegga past Stellisee, Grindjisee, Grünsee, Moosjisee and Leisee. The route is about 9 to 10 km, mostly gentle downhill. If you want something shorter, visit Stellisee and turn back, or leave the trail midway.

Rothorn : More Highlights

• Around the summit restaurant, the “Peak Collection” outdoor exhibition features 18 metal sculptures of Alpine peaks, an easy walk of a short loop.
• Wolli’s playground at Leisee lake is a short walk from Sunnegga station
• Restaurants and viewpoints along the way make good rest stops
• Operating periods vary by season. Check official announcements before you go

Gornergrat sits at 3,089 m and is reached by a cogwheel railway that opened in 1898. The ride from Zermatt takes about 40 minutes, and the top station is the highest open-air railway station in Europe. Surrounded by 29 peaks over 4,000 m and large glaciers, it is a classic spot for Matterhorn views.

Closures: Nov 2 to 14, 2026 and Nov 8 to 19, 2027, with no alternative transport. Please avoid these dates.

Gornergrat : Summit and Surroundings

• 360° panorama of the Matterhorn, the Monte Rosa massif and the Gorner Glacier
• Findelbach viaduct: get off one stop early for a photo of the train with the Matterhorn behind
• It is much colder at the summit than in town, even in summer. Bring a jacket and sun protection, and aim for clear mornings

Gornergrat : Walk from Rotenboden to Riffelsee

Get off at Rotenboden (2,815 m) and walk about 10 minutes to Riffelsee, which reflects the Matterhorn on calm, clear days. To extend the walk, continue about 30 minutes to Riffelberg and take the train back down.

Matterhorn Glacier Paradise sits on the Klein Matterhorn at 3,883 m, the end point of the highest cable car in Europe. From Zermatt it takes three cable car stages via Furi and Trockener Steg, about 45 minutes, with scenery changing from forest and rock walls to glaciers.

Glacier Paradise : Summit and Surroundings

• Viewing platform: the highest in Europe, with a 360° panorama of 38 four-thousanders and 14 glaciers across Switzerland, Italy and France
• Glacier Palace: carved about 15 m beneath the glacier surface, with ice sculptures and crevasses to explore
• A summit restaurant and shop where you can warm up

Glacier Paradise : Walk from Trockener Steg to Schwarzsee

Trockener Steg (2,939 m) is where hiking trails meet high alpine snow. In summer, the Matterhorn Glacier Trail shows how far the glacier has retreated and leads to Schwarzsee (2,583 m), where a cable car takes you back to Furi.

Glacier Paradise : Before You Go

• It is cold and sunny at altitude. Bring warm layers, sunglasses and sunscreen, and take it slowly when you arrive at the top
• Children under 3 are not allowed on the last cable car from Trockener Steg to the summit
• The Glacier Palace and the summit cable car occasionally close for maintenance, so check official announcements
• When Furi to Trockener Steg is closed, you can travel via Schwarzsee

• Valid Travel Period: May 04, 2026 - Oct 31, 2027 (subject to the actual validity indicated on the voucher)
• This pass includes unlimited access to the following routes:
  • Zermatt – Matterhorn Glacier Paradise (cable car)
  • Zermatt – Furi – Schwarzsee (cable car)
  • Zermatt – Furi – Riffelberg (cable car)
  • Zermatt – Gornergrat (rack railway)
  • Zermatt – Sunnegga – Blauherd – Rothorn (funicular/cable car to Rothorn)
  • Randa – Täsch – Zermatt (Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn train route)
  • Zermatt local buses
  • Free entrance to the Glacier Palace
• Please check whether the mountain summit is open before your trip. Operations may be suspended temporarily due to weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances.
• The cable cars do not operate year-round or all day. 
• Please check the operating hours before purchasing tickets.
  https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/en/information/operating-hours/outlets 
• Construction notice for Gornergrat: November 2-14, 2026 and November 8-19, 2027. During the closure, there are no alternative transportation options to the Gornergrat viewpoint.

Passengers holding a mountain excursion voucher issued by Fida (or a Swiss Travel Pass) can ride both the Red Line and Green Line buses for free.

【Voucher Redemption Location】
The ticket you purchased is a voucher and must be redeemed at one of the following locations:
 

1. Valley Station Sunnegga-Rothorn ( about a 10-minute walk from the Zermatt railway station )
2. Zermatt Matterhorn Glacier Paradise Valley Station
    

You can take the free Zermatt local bus, which departs every 20 minutes from the Zermatt railway station, to reach these stations.

• A deposit of CHF 5 is required when exchanging for the pass.
  • You can get your CHF 5 deposit back by returning the undamaged beeping card (keycard) after your trip.
  • Cards can be returned at the base stations of Gornergrat, Rothorn, or Matterhorn Glacier Paradise in the town of Zermatt.

【Applicable Bus Route Map】
With a mountain excursion voucher issued by Feida Travel (or a Swiss Travel Pass), you can take the Red Line and Green Line buses free of charge.

The shortest and most efficient one-way travel times to the summits of the three mountains are as follows:

• Matterhorn Glacier Paradise : approximately 45 minutes
• Gornergrat : approximately 35 minutes
• Rothorn : approximately 35 minutes

• Ticket prices vary depending on your departure date and are divided into three seasonal price ranges.
• To check ticket prices for different departure dates, please select your desired date using the calendar tool on this webpage.
• The pricing seasons are as follows:
  • Summer season: May to October
  • Winter season: November to April (November, December, January, February, March, April)
• Free admission for infants: Children under the age of 9 on the day of travel can ride for free when accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket. It is recommended to carry the child’s passport for random ticket inspections.
• Free admission for children: Children aged 9 to under 16 on the first day of travel can travel for free if accompanied by parents holding a valid Swiss Travel Pass (STP) or Swiss Half Fare Card (HFC) along with
• Swiss Family Card.
• Children requiring tickets: Children aged 9 to under 16 on the first day of travel without a Swiss Family Card can:
  • Purchase a child ticket at 50% of the adult fare, or
  • Buy a Junior Card for CHF 30 at an SBB ticket counter in Switzerland.
• STS discount: 
  • Available for adults holding a Swiss Travel Pass or Swiss Half Fare Card; usage counts as one travel day.
• Passports must be presented when redeeming the voucher to verify age and name.
• Passengers with disabilities who require a wheelchair and a companion may be eligible for one free ticket. Please present a valid disability identification card at the time of purchase.

What does the Zermatt Mountain Pass include?

It includes the Gornergrat cogwheel railway, the Rothorn railway and cable cars, the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise cable car, the Furi to Schwarzsee and Furi to Riffelberg cable cars, the Randa–Täsch–Zermatt shuttle train and Zermatt local buses, plus free entry to the Glacier Palace.

Can I still go up Gornergrat during the closure?

The Gornergrat railway is closed from Nov 2 to 14, 2026 and from Nov 8 to 19, 2027, and there is no alternative transport to the Gornergrat viewing platform. During these dates, plan your visit to Rothorn or Matterhorn Glacier Paradise instead, and check operating status before you go.

How many Swiss Travel Pass days will the Zermatt Mountain Pass use?

It uses the same number of travel days as the length of the Zermatt Mountain Pass you buy. For example, a 3-day pass uses 3 Swiss Travel Pass travel days, and a 4-day pass uses 4.

Before you buy, check how many travel days you have left on your Swiss Travel Pass, and choose a pass length that matches your stay in Zermatt.

How do children get tickets?

Children under 9 on the travel day travel free when accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket. We recommend carrying their passport in case of ticket checks.

Children aged 9 to under 16 travel free with a Swiss Family Card. Without one, you can buy a child ticket at half the adult price, or buy a CHF 30 Junior Card at an SBB station counter after arriving in Switzerland. See the Terms of Use for details.

What if the weather is bad?

You can change your travel date at the local station. Alternatively, ask station staff to note on your voucher that it was not used because of the weather, then apply for a refund from the original seller after you return home.

Where do I redeem the voucher, and is there a deposit?

Redeem your voucher at the Sunnegga–Rothorn valley station or the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise valley station in Zermatt. Bring your passport, and pay a CHF 5 deposit for the card. Return the undamaged card at the base station of Gornergrat, Rothorn or Matterhorn Glacier Paradise at the end of your trip to get your deposit back.