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winter sports italy or switzerland that is the question 65 mountain trains cableways and lifts link the 313 km of pistes of cervinia/valtournenche and zermatt 2 children s ski clubs introduce the very young to the world of skiing while challenging freerider slopes heli-skiing and the gravity park bring joy to the wildest of winter sports fans matterhorn ski safari how would it feel to ski 12,500 vertical metres in a day without repeating a single lift or run if you re in good condition you myswitzerland.com/travel the online travel shop for all of switzerland whether it s a rail journey flight hotel car rental or an excursion you re after at our internet portal you can combine all of these as you like and book them online beat that for convenience alternatively just call us at 00800 100 200 30 toll-free zermatt ­ genuine holidays 1,620 to 3,883 m france has the eiffel tower italy the leaning tower of pisa and switzerland the matterhorn of course at its feet lies zermatt the charming traditional and exclusive winter resort famous worldwide with the villages of täsch and randa it offers a host of snowy experiences and adventures a modern lift system comfortable hotels cosy apartments and welcoming hosts can find out ­ on this unique and unforgettable circuit täsch-randa cross-country ski centre 12 km of well-prepared trails ­ both classic and skating ­ extend along the valley floor between täsch and randa matterhorn museum this fascinating museum the only one of its kind brings to life the exciting story of the matterhorn from its origins in africa to the terrifying drama of the first ascent and up to the present day children unique in switzerland children up to the age of 9 ski for free on saturdays even those up to age 16 ski for free the ski schools provide childcare for the whole day with the children s park and the www.zermatt.ch www.zermatt.ch zermatt tourismus tel +41 027 966 81 00 www.zermatt.ch events 2007/2008 zermatt ­ matterhorn december january feb april march april freefall ­ mountain bike downhill race klein matterhorn­zermatt 17th horu trophy ­ open-air curling tournament with 64 teams kindergarten indoor from 9 am through to 3.30 pm making skiing and playing in the snow doubly fun zermatt is the perfect place for unforgettable family holidays prestige de la musique ­ classical concerts at the mont cervin palace www.zermatt.ch 23rd bump bash classic ­ mogul skiing competition open to all patrouille des glaciers race zermatt­arolla­verbier www.bumpbash.com www.pdg.ch myswitzerland.com/travel is operated by switzerland travel centre ltd stc stc is a company owned by sbb the swiss federal railways and switzerland tourism visit myswitzerland.com for the latest offers 58 zermatt

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