It's the MATTERHORN. For those who grew up going to Disneyland in California, this word was only…read moreassociated with some awesome roller coaster ride. Sure, we knew it was based on something real, but that something real wasn't a place you'd actively try to go or dream about going to one day. The Matterhorn was just an awesome ride at Disneyland (with a Yeti) and that's that. Well, The Matterhorn is uber amazing and if you're at the point of your life you can afford to come to Zermatt, Switzerland, then by all means it's worth the time/money. The views are the best in the Swiss Alps. Getting to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise was a very nice ride up and the top obviously will have stunning views. Hopefully when you go, it's not cloudy. Of course, it'll be cold up there so dress appropriately. Pro-tip: Go to the top (Matterhorn Glacier Paradise), then ski/snowboard down to save money. I know some people may just want to go to the top and go down (without doing any snow sports) like I did with my family. However, if possible, go skiing/snowboarding down after you get to the top. The ticket will be cheaper since it's sort of like a one-way ride and then you get to use all the lifts to go all over the mountain whereas if you're just site-seeing on foot, it can be more expensive.

Before this trip, the closest I've come to the Matterhorn is riding the Matterhorn bob sled at…read moreDisneyland, the first tubular steel continuous track rollercoaster, built in 1959. Had to catch a city bus to ride from the Zermatt Bahnhof next to the Gonergrat Bahn in Zermatt, and go one mile across town to the MGP station. Could see the Matterhorn from the town. Went early in the day, as clouds were picking up, and would soon block any view of the Matterhorn. Checked live cam views on the internet, as costs CHF110 ( $113) per adult, no senior discount. Went on an 8 passenger gondola used in the winter as a ski lift. Could see a few people parking cross country bikes in the gondola, as they didn't have specialized cross country bike carriers like at NorthStar in the summer. First of many stations going on the gondola, in brilliant sunshine. Heavy forests give way to green pastures, with the receding town in the background. As we go higher, we can see in a distance snow capped mountains, and the occasional glacier. At the last station have to transfer to a cable car, capable of seating 22 people. At the summit, we have viewing platform of 14 glaciers in the French, Italian and Swiss alps. The Matterhorn is right next door, peeking out of the clouds, with a giant construction crane platform in the foreground. This place is windy and cold, but with a few die hards in shorts and sandals to save on baggage weight! Final destination is the Glacier Paradis, the highest Glacier Palace in the world, reachable through a 200 yard long ice cave, with some dozen ice sculptures, some in color. Ice cave with slide for those who don't mind a wet bottom. Me, I wouldn't dare, as would run the risk of getting stuck in the narrow by ways of the slide! They have a restaurant serving hot cooked food, and the infamous CHF2 fee automatic bathroom. Nothing to prevent you from holding the door open for the next person in line, and collecting a CHF1 fee. Of course you could ride down to the next station and use the free bathrooms!

This is a must visit if you've come to Switzerland to enjoy the mountains, whether to ski or to…read moreenjoy the scenery. Even as a person afraid of heights, the experience of crossing their signature suspension bridge was manageable though I didn't look down. The glacier walk can take 2 hours round trip not due to the length but walking in the snow. You'll definitely feel the altitude though it shouldn't be too big of a deal if you're in at least average health. Various activities require reservations like the dog sledding and some activities may not be available on all days so definitely inquire ahead of time. The cable car ride is 80 CHF round trip, 40 if you have the Swiss Travel Pass or half fare card.

This was such an amazing experience! My boyfriend and I were on vacation in gstaad and decided to…read morecome here for the day. We took the bus from the station straight there. Once you get there, you can buy a pass to ski or tO go to the top to enjoy all yHe other activities. They have skiing, sledding, mountain roller coaster, the peak bridge and dog sledding. The rollercoaster is on the side of the mountain BUT only open in the summer time. If you want to dog sled, you have to book in advance. I highly suggest you book as soon as you can because the slots fill up fast. The peak bridge is insane! It's literally a bridge that connects to mountain peaks. MAKE SURE YOU CHECK THE WEATHER! If you go on their website you can get a live view from the mountain. This is super important because of the weather isn't right, most attractions will be closed down. There's a cafe style restaurant and a sit down restaurant. The food was pretty good too. This was one of the best views and experience ever!

In 20 minutes you can ride this cable car from Stresa to the top of Mottarone. On the way up,…read moreafter about 10 minutes, you will come to the first station - Alpinia. Here you will find a botanical garden, but not great views due to the tall trees. Definitely continue up with the second cable car to Mottarone. After you reach Mottarone, take the ski lift (included in the cost) to the overlook platform for a great 360 degree view. On a clear day this view is unbeatable. At the top, you will find many possible activities to take part in. I noticed many people renting mountain bikes and taking them with them, many hikers, and there are several adventure type parks with lots of different activities to take part in as well. To find the station you will want to walk from city center along the lake front towards the islands. As you walk along the water front you will come to the station.

If you get a clear day Funivia is a must do. We took the 2 gondola rides up and then the chair…read morelift to the too. The views were breathtaking, you could even see Lake D'Orta from the top. We took the mountain coaster down to the gondola, which was slot of fun. Definitely glad we did this!!

funivie in Laveno is one of the best way to see a beautiful view of Lake Maggiore. You can board…read morea confortable cable car that takes you near the top of Sasso del Ferro ( 1100 m.) From the top, you can see The Alps, the Prealps, Some Lombarde Lake and far away the Po's River plain. The Sasso del Ferro , cool in summer and pleasantly mild in winter , is the ideal destination for serene week-end and pleasant walks trough its evergreen woods. The trip takes 16 minutes. At the cableway station , together with a Souvenirs Shop there is an Hotel with Restaurant an Bar where you can share the thrill of the taking off of HandGliders and ParaGliders.

Funivie Monte Bianco Skyway is the cable car that goes from the ground outside Courmayeur up to the…read moresummit of Mont Blanc. The cars are actually very large round cars that hold about 50 people. They turn very slowly so you have a 360 degree view as you travel up Mont Blanc. Along the way, there is a first stop that doesn't go all the way up the mountain. The first stop is very serene. It is beautiful. There is a restaurant and a snack bar. There are also lounge chairs outside so you can hang out and enjoy the scenery. The summit was wonderfully cold in August. I loved it! The scenery was undeniably gorgeous. Words cannot describe the natural beauty at the summit. If you want to warm up inside there are sitting areas and some educational information. The cost to go to the summit was under 40 Euros per person which makes this one of the more reasonably priced cable cars in the area. To get to the skyway from France you will need to go through the Mont Blanc Tunnel. It is about a 40 Euro toll to go through the tunnel which is very long. From the town it was a very short drive to Mont Blanc and the skyway from Courmayeur is less expensive than from the French side.

A must. Totally worth it to see the Alps. Make sure you take the gondola across to France, a…read moremust. Take tons of photos and enjoy all you can.

Beautiful cable car. One is the best in Switzerland…read more Be sure to keep track of the last cable car so you don't get stuck up in the mountain

MUST DO if you have not done this in Switzerland. You take multiple cable cars to the top of the…read moremountains covered in snow, even during the Summer! Although there will be significantly less snow in the Summer compared to the Winter! You can stop at each cable car stop and walk around the quaint neighborhood and just stop at the breath-taking views. There are a few small shops in the neighborhood, but no big supermarkets or anything like that. You keep taking cable cars higher and higher and you get the most beautiful views of all the famous mountaintops and lots of great picture moments with the amazing background. Towards the top of the cable car stops, they sell food, drinks, and merchandise. Don't forget to visit the James Bond tower where they did a lot of filming at the tower and the entire scene where they ski down the mountain! TIP: USE YOUR SWISS PASS FOR HUGE DISCOUNTS FOR THE CABLE CAR RIDES. If you don't show the swiss pass when buying tickets, you will be paying a huge premium, the same price everyone without a swiss pass is paying!

This is a very nice way to spend a hot a sunny day. The temperatures are pleasant due to the height…read moreand you can spend the morning and afternoon! I went with my husband by car from Geneva. It takes almost 2 hours by car through Switzerland. There is also a way through France that takes a bit less time. We arrived around 10:40am and it wasn't crowded. We took the funicular and went up to the first stop where you can find the restaurant, restrooms and the panoramic train that takes you to the second funiculare until the Barrage d'Emosson. It's a really cool trip! We saw a lot of people with kids also having great time. Kids with 6 yo or plus will have a great time there! Take lots of pictures and hike, there are lots of paths for hiking up there well indicated. We had a raclette at the cafe. The cheese was delicious but the cafe is understaffed, it takes time to get a waiter at the table simply because there not enough of them. We took the funiculare back down around 15h. It costs CHF 40 / person for a two-way trip. Our check at the cafe with 2 drinks, raclettes and a dessert was CHF 58. The staff is very friendly and informative. The place is clean and well maintained. I loved this trip and would do it again!

From the owner: Au cœur de l'Espace Mont-Blanc, à égale distance de Chamonix (F) et de Martigny (CH), VerticAlp…read moreEmosson vous promet une expérience spectaculaire et inoubliable. Trois installations sur rails, uniques en leur genre, vous emmènent jusqu'au site naturel remarquable d'Emosson, à 1'965m d'altitude, face au panorama grandiose du mythique Mont-Blanc.

Final step of our Tour Du Mont Blanc...sort of anticlimactic after doing the fun ladders ( Stage 10…read moreof the Tour du Mont Blanc between Tré-le-Champ and La Flégère). This Gondola is a quick fun ride down to Chamonix ( you can also take it up for day hiking or more). Incredibly efficient. There are three great rides to take in Chamonix: The train to the sea of ice, the Gondola to the needle, and the Gondola on the other side.

Best accessible view of the European Alps. Absolutely breathtaking. Can see the majestic Grandes…read moreJorasses and Mont Blanc from the top of the cable car at Aiguille du Midi (3842m, ~12,605ft). The view of Grandes Jorasses in particular is stunning beyond belief. The only thing better is the mixed rock, snow, ice climb up the Cosmique Ridge (about 200-300m down to the Glacier du Geant on one side and about 2800m to the Chamonix valley floor on the other side of the ridge) and also the views on the way up to the top of Mont Blanc (4810m, ~15,781ft). If you do that though, get in great shape, take some Diamox, strap on the crampons and be prepared for a 12 hour day of strenuous exercise at altitude. Well worth it though. The Aiguille du Midi is the convenient starting point to get to Cosmiques Refuge, the starting point of one of the routes to Mont Blanc, where you can go up the cable car at around 5pm, eat dinner and sleep in the refuge until 12 midnight - 4am where you'll start up the mountain in the dark.

Really cool experience to stop at during your ski day. You can even stay overnight there as well in…read morean ice room! They have a sauna and steam room, serve dinner and drinks, and amazing views.

My son said it was the best hot chocolate he has ever had! Thank you such a beautiful place and…read moreview