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The Peak Pass offers you unlimited travel (not valid for skiing) on the following lifts/trains: Zermatt - Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, Zermatt - Rothorn, Zermatt - Gornergrat and Furi - Riffelberg (as timetabled). Admission to the Glacier Palace, the use of the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn between Randa, Täsch and Zermatt as well as the use of the local bus are all included in the Peak Pass. 

Summer snow sports option (01.05. - 31.10.) For an extra CHF 33.00 (CHF 20.00 for children) per day you can also use the glacier ski area during the period covered by your Peak Pass. The summer snow sports option can be purchased from the Matterhorn glacier paradise sales desk.

• Unrestricted use (not valid for skiing), as timetabled, on the following lifts/trains: Zermatt - Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, Zermatt - Rothorn, Zermatt - Gornergrat and Furi - Riffelberg
• Unlimited travel on the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn between Randa, Täsch and Zermatt
• Admission to the Glacier Palace
• Admission to ZOOOM the Matterhorn
• Bike transport on all installations of Zermatt Bergbahnen AG, if transport is permitted
• Dogs are carried for free
• Bambini up to 9 years (available at the sales points or online as Wolli Card) free
• Children 9 - 15.99 years of age 50%
• Children 9 - 15.99 years of age with Junior Card/Grandchild Card (accompanied) free
• GA, half-fare, Swiss Travel Pass 25%
• Groups from 10 guests please send requests to [email protected]
• People with disabilities in possession of a companion card 1 person free

The amount of the reduction depends on the date of birth. Offical ID showing date of birth required. 

*To receive a free ticket, an official international document (in English) stating that the disabled person is dependent on an accompanying person must be presented at the point of sale.

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You can buy online tickets up to a few minutes before first using them. The one exception is when you buy a new KeyCard, which is sent out by post. This must be done at least five days before the validity period of the ticket begins. 

No, the ticket prices are exactly the same. However, the Matterhorn app has a smaller range of tickets to choose from. In the Matterhorn app you can also load ski passes onto the SBB Swisspass. The Matterhorn app is available to download free from the App Store  or Google Play store .

With the half-fare card/GA you get 50% off the following tickets:

• Single & return tickets to all stations in Switzerland (until and including Testa Grigia)
• Peak2Peak ticket, Gornergrat round trip ticket
• Kombi-tickets
• Bike passes

On the Peak Pass you get a 25% discount with the half-fare card/GA.

You can buy the reduced tickets online if you have a SwissPass with a valid half-fare/GA travelcard. The ticket will be charged directly to your card. Please remember to carry the SwissPass card with you (mobile SwissPass is not possible). Otherwise, we ask you to buy your reduced tickets at one of our sales points upon presentation of your reduction card.

If you already own a KeyCard, you can load the online ticket onto your card. It’s activated and valid after just a few minutes (no more than 30 minutes). With a newly purchased KeyCard dispatched by post, we will mail your ticket to any address in Europe specified by you. From a period of five days or less before the start date of the ticket, the only available option is on-site collection.  If you choose the “pick-up” function (on-site collection), you can either get your ticket conveniently from one of the twelve ticket machines or collect it from one of our sales points (go to the desk with the “pick-up” sign). Please note that if you do not have a data carrier, a deposit of CHF 5 for each ticket will be charged at the sales point. The deposit will be refunded when you return your ticket(s) at one of our sales points in Zermatt.

People with a disability receive a discount if they are dependent on an accompanying person (note on an official document of disability). On presentation of the relevant document at our sales points, either the accompanying person or the person with a dissability will receive a free ticket.

The Swiss Travel Pass & Zermatt: All You Need to Know

Switzerland can be an expensive country to travel round, but we are big fans of the ‘Swiss Travel Pass’ for visitors to Zermatt.

With one of the best rail networks in the world, it makes sense to travel by train to Zermatt and the ‘Swiss Travel Pass’ can help make it a bit more affordable.

In this article by Zermatt specialists, Matterhorn Chalets , we look at all the key questions you need to know about the Swiss Travel Pass.

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A ‘ Swiss Travel Pass’ gives visitors to the country unlimited travel across the Swiss travel system for a continuous period of 3, 4, 8 or 15 days.

There is another variation, known as the ‘Swiss Travel Pass Flex’ which offers unlimited travel on flexible days (rather than on consecutive days).

It’s also available for either 3, 4, 8 or 15 travel days, but across an overall period of a month. 

A 3-day Swiss Travel Pass costs GBP211 and an 8-day pass GBP354 (as at March 2023). You can check all the current prices at their website

A second class return ticket from Zurich to Zermatt typically costs CHF118. From Geneva it’s slightly less at CHF98.

However, if you want to break your journey over several days and spend more time in Switzerland, or you plan to take advantage of the discounts offered in Zermatt (see below), then a Swiss Travel Pass is likely to be a better option.

The ‘Swiss Travel Pass Flex’ is typically a better choice than the regular ‘Swiss Travel Pass’ if you’re plan to stay put between journeys (say if you are coming to Zermatt for a week).

The Swiss Travel Pass Youth ticket means that young people under 26 can claim a 15% discount on the pass.

Children under 16 do not need a ticket at all, and travel for free as long as they are travelling with an adult who has a valid ticket.

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The way the Swiss Travel Pass works is that you either download it to your phone, or with a physical copy, simply sign your ticket before starting your first journey.

You then have to show it the ticket inspector together with your passport or identity card when asked.

The obvious inclusions are that you qualify for unlimited free travel on all the train, bus and ferry routes around Switzerland.

If that wasn’t enough holders are also eligible for a 50% discount on other routes (shown in the map below as dotted red, yellow or black lines)

In addition, also included are discounts on certain mountain railways and lifts (see below for more Zermatt-specific info).

It can be useful for any stays in Switzerland as users are eligible for unlimited use of public transport in more than 90 towns and cities around this country, and free entry to more than 500 museums.

There are additional discounts for Swiss Travel Pass holders in Zermatt. These include a 50% reduction on the Gornergrat railway , Klein Matterhorn Glacier Paradise 3S lift , Sunegga funicular and Rothorn cable car.

Remember that all these lifts are included in a regular Zermatt lift pass, if you are buying one of these to go skiing, and that the bus service around Zermatt is already free for all lift pass holders.

Access to Zermatt’s excellent museum is also free for holders of the Swiss Travel Pass.

However, if you’re planning to come to Zermatt for a short trip, or for our many non-ski activities , then these discounts represent an extra bonus from the Swiss Travel Pass.

Please note that these discounts can change at any time. For the latest offers, please check the Swiss Travel Pass website .

You can buy the Swiss Travel Pass online at their website .

Accommodation in Zermatt

Matterhorn Chalets can help you find the right accommodation for you in Zermatt, whether you’re looking for  self-catered apartments ,  hotel  or a more  traditional chalet .

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Guests who have booked their accommodation in Zermatt with Matterhorn Chalets can use our concierge service to book their transfers, restaurants, lift passes and lessons. Simply  contact Ed or Suzanne  for more details on +41 79 247 15 88

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Zermatt Peak Pass: The Mountain Pass For You

If you are planning on using a range of trains and gondolas while in Zermatt, then the Peak Pass could be just the ticket for you!

This Peak Pass lets you ride for free on most of Zermatt’s mountain railways and gondolas as well as some shorter journeys on the local railway to the likes of Täsch or Randa. The pass is aimed at visitors and tourists who want to make the most of the mountains in Zermatt while visiting, without spending a fortune. Which it can certainly cost if you ride many of the trains and gondolas!

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Peak Pass Benefits

Mountain lovers visiting Zermatt can enjoy a whole range of benefits from the Peak Pass starting with free mountain railway and cable car rides.

Free Train Rides, Mountain Railways & Cable Cars

One of the biggest costs during any visit to Zermatt is the cablecars and mountain railways. Trust me, I have spent hundreds on visits to Zermatt, just getting to the best hikes and viewpoints. However, with the Peak Pass you can save a whole lot of money because you can take unlimited rides on the following main lines:

• Gornergrat Bahn
• Matterhorn glacier paradise to Klein Matterhorn)
• Sunnegga-Rothorn
• Train rides to Randa & Täsch

Keep in mind that the Peak Pass includes all major railways and cablecars but not every lift on the mountain. Most simple chairlifts & ski lifts are not included in the pass. However, with the three major ones covered, you will likely be able to go almost anywhere you want for free, like to the

• Klein Matterhorn

You can even use it to get to and from your car when it is parked in Täsch (as you can’t drive it into Zermatt) or to go on the Charles Kuonen Suspension Bridge above Randa.

Note: The Peak Pass is not valid for snowsports.

See what is included below on the simple map of Zermatt and the various gondolas and railways.

Mountain Biking

If you are mountain biking while you are in Zermatt, the Peak Pass also covers rides with your bike too. You may need to reserve on the Gornergrat train and be aware that that is not included in the pass.

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You should also check the Gornergrat timetable for mountain bike transport .

Glacier Palace

If you head to the top of the Klein Matterhorn there is a fantastic attraction you get to visit for free with the Peak Pass – the Glacier Palace. It is a world of ice carved from the glacier here, with tunnels and sculptures by local artists.

Peak Pass Prices

The price for the Peak Pass varies depending on your age and the number of days you need it for. You can buy one for one day, or up to 3 weeks. Here are the prices:

The exact price for the Peak Pass varies depending on how many days you need it for and the exact time of year. To calculate your Peak Pass price you should use the calculator here .

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You can buy the Peak Pass online or at various sales points throughout Zermatt like the Zermatt Tourist Infomation Centre, the Gornergrat Train station, the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise valley station and the Sunnegga valley station. You can also buy it at various ticket machines around town.

Is there a Pass for Zermatt?

The tourist card or pass for visitors to Zermatt is called the Peak Pass. It includes travel on all major mountain railways and gondolas as well as short rides on the valley railway to Täsch and Randa.

Is the Zermatt Peak Pass worth it?

The Zermatt Peak Pass is definitely worth it if you plan on visiting all of the highlights above Zermatt like the Klein Matterhorn, the Gornergrat and the Rothorn. If you are mostly staying in the valley or skiing in Zermatt, then this is not the pass for you.

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CanI buy a Peak Pass at the railway station in Tasch?

yes! you can online and pickup at the machine there. you can also buy at the machine directly. machine is right next to platform.

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Discover Switzerland with just a single ticket: The Swiss Travel Pass takes international guests to the most beautiful places in the country on flexible and affordable public transport.

The Swiss Travel Pass gives you unlimited travel by train, bus and boat, as well as many other advantages.

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Valid on 3, 4, 6, 8 or 15 freely selectable days within one month.

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The Swiss Travel Pass Youth gives young persons under 25 a 30% discount on the Swiss Travel Pass. It offers the same validity.

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