Gornergrat, Zermatt Switzerland ALPS sightseeing/ Family Travelogue 15 June 2013
The Gornergrat (Gorner Ridge) is a rocky ridge of the Pennine Alps, 3,135m above sea level, overlooking the Gorner Glacier.
Gornegrat, Zermatt, Switzerland
It can be reached by the Gornergrat Bahn, the highest open-air railway in Europe
Gornegrat Bahn, Zermatt, Switzerland
Train fares as follows:
Individuals
oneway
return
CHF
€
CHF
€
Zermatt - Gornergrat
43.00
43.00
86.00
86.00
Zermatt - Rotenboden
38.00
38.00
76.00
76.00
Zermatt - Riffelberg
32.00
32.00
64.00
64.00
Zermatt - Riffelalp
20.00
20.00
40.00
40.00
Riffelalp - Rotenboden
22.00
22.00
44.00
44.00
Riffelberg - Rotenboden
10.00
10.00
20.00
20.00
We had the Swiss travel pass, we only paid half of the price. For more info and updates in regard to the train tickets, check out this site: http://www.gornergratbahn.ch/en/timetable_tickets/prices/Pages/default.aspx
Between the Gornergrat railway station (3,090m) and the Summit is Kulm Hotel (3,120m)
Kulm Hotel at Gornegrat, Zermatt, Switzerland
The ride of the Gornegrat bahn up the mountain was a wonderful trip offering breathtaking views and magnificent in every direction.
Fascinating views of the iconic Matterhorn and other Alps Summit throughout the travel to the top. The mountains were covered with beautiful snow
The views of the Matterhorn and the other Alps were picturesque. We could not capture though a perfect photo of the Matterhorn, a bit cloudy. We went up very late, around 5pm.
The big kids had enjoyed the snow
The elevation was very high 3089m or 10132ft above sea level. We had to move slowly. Some areas, there were melted snow/glacier.
Check out
The Bernhard von Aosta chapel on the Gornegrat which is one of Zermatt's most visited sanctuary. Visitors stop to light a candle.
Capricorn at the top
Sheep on the way down to Zermatt.
We had compiled all the photos taken at Gornergrat to a video
Gornegrat Bahn, Zermatt, Switzerland
view from Gornegrat bahn, Zermatt, Switzerland
view from Gornegrat Bahn, Zermatt, Switzerland
Zermatt, Switzerland
view from Gornegrat Bahn, Zermatt, Switzerland
Zermatt, Switzerland
Zermatt, Switzerland
view of Matterhorn, Zermatt, Switzerland
Amazing views of the Matterhorn and other Alps summit on the way up by railway train.
view of Matterhorn, Zermatt, Switzerland
Zermatt, Switzerland
Zermatt, Switzerland
Zermatt, Switzerland
view of Matterhorn, Zermatt, Switzerland
Zermatt, Switzerland
Swiss Alps at Zermatt, Switzerland
Swiss Alps Views at Gornergrat, Zermatt, Switzerland
Swiss Alps, Gornergrat, Zermatt, Switzerland
Gornegrat, Zermatt, Switzerland
Gornegrat, Zermatt, Switzerland
Gornegrat, Zermatt, Switzerland
Gornegrat, Zermatt, Switzerland
Glaciers at Gornegrat, Zermatt, Switzerland
Gornegrat, Zermatt, Switzerland
Bernhard von Aosta chapel, Gornegrat, Zermatt, Switzerland
The Bernhard von Aosta chapel on the Gornergrat, Zermatt, Switzerland; is one of Zermatt's most visited sanctuary.Visitors stop to light a candle.
Kulm Hotel, Gornegrat, Zermatt, Switzerland
Kulm Hotel at Gornergrat, Zermatt, Switzerland 3,120m above sea level
Kulm Hotel, Gornegrat, Zermatt, Switzerland
Gornegrat, Zermatt, Switzerland
Kulm Hotel and the chapel, Bernhard Von Aosta, Gornegrat, Zermatt, Switzerland
Kulm Hotel and the chapel, Bernhard Von Aosta at Gornergrat, Zermatt, Switzerland
Capricorn at Gornegrat, Zermatt, Switzerland
Capricorn at Gornergrat, Zermatt, Switzerland
Slippery due to melted snow
Time to go down. It was the last trip for that day.
Big kids were tired
Gornergrat railway train ride was really an awesome experience. 40 minutes each way, both offers fantastic views in every direction.
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