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Above Fluri lies the glacier garden Dossen, a witness of the last ice age. The visitors can see what is hidden underneath the glacier.

Freerider dreams come true in Zermatt! Carve out tracks in fine powdery snow on 36 kilometres of secured but not prepared pistes. The trails are marked in yellow and can be found on the Rothorn, the Stockhorn and along Lake Schwarzsee.

After an active day on the slopes or in the snow, relax your muscles in the soothing thermal water or steam-filled sauna: what more could you want? This is something that is almost taken for granted at the Leukerbad, the biggest thermal spa and wellness holiday resort in the Alps. The sauna complex in the Valais Alpine resort is particularly recommended.

The Aletsch Arena offers an impressive mountain backdrop in the heart of UNESCO World Heritage site Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch, with a view of the longest glacier in the Alps, the Great Aletsch Glacier.

With its impressive rock formations surrounded by thundering waters, the Gorner canyon between Furri (1865m) and Zermatt (1620m) presents a unique display of the beauty and power of nature.

The moment when the sun kisses the Matterhorn awake is unique. During this exclusive sunrise trip on the Gornergrat Bahn cog rail, guests can marvel at Switzerland’s most famous mountain as they see it in a whole new light. The perfect experience for nature enthusiasts, pleasure-seekers and lovers.

Surrounded by no fewer than 29 peaks above 4,000 meters, such as the majestic Matterhorn and the Dufourspitze as well as the third-longest glacier of the Alps, Gornergrat rewards visitors with unparalleled views.

The pleasure-packed Gifthittli to Furi piste consists of sun-spoilt carving slopes with fantastic views of the Matterhorn and plenty of mountain restaurants to top it!

The Zermatt Bergbahnen AG take visitors right to Europe’s highest mountain station – at amazing 3,883 metres.

The Snow Park in Verbier awaits you with over twenty different structures.

This delightfully long downhill run in the Saas-Grund area is set against a backdrop of high-Alpine scenery. Starting at the Hohsaas cableway top station, it first crosses spacious slopes before taking you down to the village in the valley.

This route is ideal for both families and nature enthusiasts. The new Barefoot Trail was created to enjoy unforgettable walks and unusual sensations.

The longest and most demanding via ferrata in Switzerland! Long, vertical ladders, with steep and strength-sapping climbs. The backdrop is grandiose, and the views across and down are fantastic.

The most beautiful pistes and the most impressive viewpoints of the Aletsch Arena: discover all this on the Glacier Panorama Tour.

Hikers can admire the Japanese garden perched atop a glacial moraine deep in the Tortin Valley, south of Nendaz.

Swim against the Matterhorn in Europe’s highest outdoor pool in the Riffelalp resort 2,222 metres above sea level (hotel guests only).

The Matterhorn Glacier Paradise offers spectacular views of the snow-capped Alpine peaks from lofty heights. The iconic Matterhorn rises majestically on the horizon, making this glacier landscape an unforgettable experience.

The Mammoth Fixed Rope Trail Schweifine high above the roofs of Zermatt brings action, views into the depth and a magnificent panoramic vista. Three sections with various degrees of difficulty have been installed. The fixed rope trail can also be hiked with a mountain guide.

First up into the mountains, then down into the spa. In Leukerbad, it’s a short route to the most diverse winter delights.