The hike to the Unterrothorn proves stirring views of other peaks in the region, ... The three watched in horror as their companions tumbled 4,000 feet to the Matterhorn Glacier.

Visiting in spring is generally a bad idea — most trails, ... Matterhorn Glacier Paradise (closest to the Matterhorn), Gornergrat (a historic cogwheel train that goes to 10,000 feet), ...

The remains of a 38-year-old German hiker missing since 1986 have been found on the Theodul glacier, which rests in the shadow of the Alps' iconic Matterhorn.

This Swiss mountain is just as iconic as Stonehenge. Rick Steves strongly recommends a visit to enjoy its beautiful vistas, hikes, and awe-inspiring adventures.

Zermatt is a stunning alpine village at the foot of the Matterhorn, offering a car-free, scenic escape in the Swiss Alps. Known for year-round activities, Zermatt boasts 54 lifts and 360 km of ski ...

A German climber lost 37 years ago on a glacier near the Matterhorn, the second peak from the right, was discovered this month as glacial ice melted. Police said this week he was identified via ...

They wanted to rest up for the next day’s ascent up a 9,200-foot glacier at the base of the 14,692-foot Matterhorn mountain when a sudden snowstorm took them by surprise, police told Reuters.

View from valley station Testa Grigia towards Klein Matterhorn onto the new gondola before the official opening of the new Matterhorn Glacier Ride II on June 30, 2023. Glacier melt in the same ...

Tickets for the Matterhorn Glacier Ride, however, will cost only $10 apiece. By 2021, two more lifts will be erected to service 335 mountainous miles between Switzerland and Italy.