The Matterhorn is a mountain of the Alps, straddling the main watershed and border between Switzerland and Italy. It is a large, near-symmetrical pyramidal peak in the extended MonteRosa area of the Pennine Alps. Whose summit is 4,478 meters high, making it one of the highest summits in the Alps and Europe. The four steep faces, rising above the surrounding glaciers, face the four compass points and are split by the Hörnli, Furggen, Leone/Lion, and Zmutt ridges. The mountain overlooks the Swiss town of Zermatt, in the canton of Valais.
Theodul Pass
Just east of the Matterhorn is Theodul Pass, lies a trade route since the Roman Era. This Switzerland landmark is the border of the western Swiss canton of Valais between Zermatt and the Italian resort of Breuil-Cervinia. It offers a paradise for all nature-lovers looking for peace and quiet. Many say that it has the shape of a “cragged rock tooth”. It is indeed a magnet for alpinists, an aesthetic Swiss emblem, a mountain with ideal proportions and ideal light. Furthermore, it offers unique enjoyment in a sea of clouds and horizontal coloring.
The Jewel of Swiss Alps
One of the many names it has is also the Jewel of Swiss Alps. It offers a variety of things to do and see, this magical place offers lifetime experiences. On the mountain, there is an excellent location to see Gornergrat. On this three-thousand-meter mountain ridge, there is a viewing platform with a truly unforgettable view. It is of the Matterhorn and the surrounding mountain world. The Matterhorn glacier paradise is the highest summer ski region in Europe and is open 365 days a year! Also, the Matterhorn Museum explains the historical development of Zermatt from a mountain village to an Alpine holiday resort. And also has many photographs and facts about the first ascent of the Matterhorn.
