Summer in Zermatt

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Zermatt is the foremost year round destination in the Alps. Zermatt accommodation is in demand 365 days per year. This spectacular setting provides an incredible backdrop for a wide range of activities from the adrenalin rush of glacier skiing to the more refined delights of mountain hiking. Zermatt has it all and with a wide range of Zermatt accommodation available it's the perfect place to plan your next alpine adventure. Its also a myth that Zermatt accommodation is only for the well-healed. There is plenty of Zermatt accommodation options across all budgets. Zermatt accommodation ranges from the most cutting edge designer hotels and stunning chalets to well presented budget apartments. Within the portfolio of Zermatt accommodation available there are even well appointed hostels.

Zermatt attracts a large number of snow junkies even in the summer months. The incredible Matterhorn Glacier Paradise is Europe's largest summer skiing area offering a beautiful sunny ski experience. With incredible alpine scenery there are six ski-lifts and 21 km of well groomed pistes including a seven kilometer run with a vertical difference of almost 1000m. Zermatt accommodation can be found right at the foot of the slopes and there is also Zermatt accommodation located right by the ski lifts and mountain railways station.

Summers in Zermatt offer so much more than skiing. The slopes are best in the morning because of ideal snow conditions, but afternoons are left free for other fantastic outdoor pursuits. A quick change of apparel back at your Zermatt accommodation and you're ready for more thrills and spills. Try hiking and mountain climbing with one of the most spectacular backdrops in the world. Each day you can take a different well-marked footpath or venture onto mountain trails. The alpine scenery is breathtaking with crystal clear lakes and ice-blue glaciers, wonderful flora and fauna and a delightful wealth of wildlife.

The chocolate box mountain railway continues to run in the summer months providing non-skiers with a wonderful journey to the top of the Gornergrat. With Zermatt accommodation located in the streets surrounding the station, Zermatt is a very convenient base for your mountain adventure.

Mountain bikers will also find Zermatt a prefect destination during summer months. With three marked bike routes covering twenty-nine, 400m peaks, adrenalin junkies will experience ultimate satisfaction. There are plenty of options in Zermatt accommodation which provide storage for bikers. Cyclists are able to load their bikes on Europe's highest cog train up to the heady heights of the Gornergrat.

Golf is also a real pull for visitors to Zermatt. The 21 hectare golf course sits in the valley of the river Visp between Zermatt and Randa-Tasch. Surrounded by stunning alpine scenery, a lake, and unique island green, this course offers a wonderful afternoon golf break.

Zermatt village is buzzing year round. Hotels, cafes, bars, shops, and restaurants welcome guests throughout the summer months. Zermatt accommodation is generally more readily available and offered at discounted costs during the summer, yet the village has so much to offer.

With great value Zermatt apartments and a wealth of summer activities, Zermatt really has become a summer destination of choice.