Day 6 – The Gornergrat Mountain Railway
Boarding the Gornergrat Mountain Railway which, since it opened
in 1898, has held the title of the highest open-air cogwheel
railway in Europe, we're transported to the summit of the
Gornergrat, 10,134 feet above sea level. On a clear day, you can
see an astonishing 29 mountaintops, including the jagged peak of
the infamous Matterhorn. After time at the top to enjoy the views
over the Gornergletscher, the second largest glacier in the Alps,
we descend for a guided walking tour of beautiful Zermatt. The
pretty resort is a car-free zone, with timbered buildings and an
English church dating back to 1870, and is overlooked by Monte
Rosa, Switzerland's highest peak. This has made it a climbing mecca
for many enthusiasts and during our tour, we learn more about the
town's mountaineering history.
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