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Experience an unforgettable journey up the Gornergrat, surrounded by nostalgic flair in a carriage from 1961. Enjoy the comfortable interior and exclusive ambience, while you are guaranteed window seats for breathtaking views of the route from Zermatt at 1604 m above sea level to the Gornergrat at 3089 m above sea level.

Your special day begins at Edward's Café Bar, in the Hotel Monte Rosa with a warm welcome, a welcome drink and exclusive aperitif specialties. After a short guided tour through the old village, you will reach the valley station of the Gornergrat Bahn. In the Ristorante Al Bosco in the Riffelalp Resort 2222m, on the Riffelalp, a regional 4-course menu awaits you. Enjoy fine Swiss cuisine with fresh, local ingredients, accompanied by exquisite wines. A culinary experience in the midst of the impressive mountain landscape of the Gornergrat.

Be enchanted by the majestic mountain scenery during the journey and stop at an exclusive stopover for incomparable photos. Your multilingual concierge, not only an expert on the region but also an entertaining storyteller, will accompany you with fascinating anecdotes.



Programme:

10.15 Welcome drink and aperitif at Hotel Monte Rosa
11.35 Zermatt - Gornergrat
12.20 Sightseeing Gornergrat
13.30 Gornergrat - Riffelalp
14.15 Four-course menu at Ristorante Al Bosco, Riffelalp Resort
15.55 Riffelalp - Zermatt
16.20 Arrival in Zermatt

Enjoy a Swiss classic in a truly special setting. Permanently installed on the Infinity Terrace, our Fondue Gondola offers a warm and intimate atmosphere above Zermatt, framed by the winter alpine scenery.

This experience is entirely dedicated to fondue, complemented by a small selection of starters. No à la carte dishes are served, allowing you to fully focus on this traditional Swiss specialty in a relaxed and private setting.

Lovingly decorated and fully heated, the gondola is perfect for an unforgettable evening with family, friends or as a romantic escape.

Details
• Fixed gondola located on the Infinity Terrace
• Fondue-focused menu with a small selection of starters
• For 2 to 6 guests
• Reservation required
• Reservations available from 6:30 pm to 8:45 pm

Please note: Guests must select the option “Fondue Gondola” when making their reservation.

Why are snow groomer drivers in the Matterhorn Ski Paradise nicknamed “heroes of the night”? Find out now. Watch one of the 23 heroes from close up on an exclusive ride in a snow groomer. The goal of the team is to prepare a total of 200 kilometres of piste to ensure that guests can have an unforgettable skiing experience every day.

What seems like an exclusive winter adventure to you is hard and painstaking work for the drivers. Their working day begins when all the skiers and snowboarders have left the slopes. And you can join them live.


Every Tuesday: meeting point garage on Trockener Steg
• 16.12.2025 - 03.03.2026: at 4.45 p.m.
• 10.03.2026 - 07.04.2026: at 5 p.m.

Every Wednesday: meeting point kiosk on Blauherd
• 17.12.2025 - 28.01.2026: at 4 p.m.
• 04.02.2026 - 08.04.2026: at 4.30 p.m.

Every Thursday: meeting point garage on Riffelberg
• 18.12.2025 - 05.03.2026: at 4 p.m.
• 12.03.2026 - 09.04.2026: at 4.30 p.m.


Important:
• Places per snow groomer: 1 person
• Bring your own food and drink, dress appropriately for the weather (cabs are heated).
• The guest must be in possession of a valid ticket/ski pass.
• The ride lasts until 8 / 8.30 p.m. In the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise area, you will be taken to Zermatt by PistenBully, in the Rothorn area you will take the funicular from Sunnegga to Zermatt and in the Gornergrat area you will take the cogwheel railway from Riffelberg.