Events calendar

No one knows Zermatt better than Franz-Josef Imboden. The long-serving concierge at various Zermatt hotels passes on his knowledge during a guided village tour through Zermatt. You will view Zermatt through a different set of eyes.

• Insider-knowledge, experiences and stories from a village guide with great local knowledge
• Hotspots in Zermatt
• Official village tour of Zermatt Tourism
• Length: 2 hours
• Meeting point: In front of the Tourist Office Zermatt
• Tickets are available online or at the Tourist Office Zermatt
• Max. 20 persons

The start is in Täsch and the finish line is on Täschalp (2,200 m). 916 m of altitude must be overcome along the 8.9 km long course in the categories runner, folk runner and Nordic walking. The traditional alpine festival is part of the framework programme, mass at 11.00 am and canteen services accompanied by musical entertainment. This folk run has a long tradition in Täsch and is a combination of sports and relaxation.

Bern - Zermatt, a stage that is part of the international racing bike series "Chasing Cancellara". Every year, around 400 cycling enthusiasts take part in Switzerland's toughest one-day race and are surrounded by unique nature along the way. The racers are expected at the finish line in Zermatt at the Obere Matten.

The race is part of the swiss cycling legend and two time Olympic Champion Fabian Cancellara’s international race series Chasing Cancellara which will provide the participants with a very demanding course. Who manages to overtake the champion or to beat his time?

From the federal capital Bern, the racers will set off over 300 kilometers and 5000 meters of altitude to Zermatt. The route leads through the Gantrisch natural parc, over the passes Mittelberg and Col du Pillon into the lower part of Valais to finally reach Zermatt.

The finish in Zermatt takes place between 11.00 am and 07.00 pm on the "Obere Matten".

Participants can register from mid-November via www.chasingcancellara.com/.