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Why the
Matterhorn is special
It is the most distinctive peak in the world, thanks to its
dramatic pyramidal shape. The summit towers 4,478 meters (14,692
feet) high and was once deemed unclimbable.
A lure for mountain climbers
The Matterhorn was finally scaled in 1865, but at a cost of four
lives. Today, the peak is easier and safer to climb, thanks to
permanently embedded pitons. Thousands of climbers challenge the
Matterhorn each year and many make it to the top. Still, deaths
continue to occur.
Profile of today’s visitors
Most people come not to climb the Matterhorn but to see and
photograph it in the summer months. Wintertime brings the
skiers, especially those who relish the lively international
après-ski life in the nearby picturesque village of Zermatt.
A multinational mountain
The Matterhorn is shared by Italy and Switzerland. However, it’s
the Swiss side that has the famous face (see photo).
What leading travel books say about the Matterhorn
The Matterhorn is even more impressive than photographs suggest.
Europe
Fodor's
From the middle of Zermatt, the hooked and inclined Matterhorn
comes majestically in view.
Europe
Michelin Green Guides
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