Zurich Airport is approximately 3 hours from Zermatt, travelling via the A2 motorway through central Switzerland and then through Bern, Spiez, and Visp before ascending the Mattertal to this iconic car-free mountain village. The route offers a wonderful cross-section of Swiss Alpine scenery, from the rolling midlands to the dramatic peaks of the southern Valais.
Summer in Zermatt combines unrivalled mountain scenery with a superb outdoor activity programme: the Klein Matterhorn glacier at 3,883 metres offers year-round skiing, while 400km of hiking trails and an extensive mountain biking network provide options for every level. The Gornergrat railway, one of Switzerland's most scenic mountain railways, climbs to 3,089 metres for panoramic views over 29 peaks above 4,000 metres. The famous Five Lakes Walk is consistently rated among the finest summer hikes in Switzerland.
Zermatt's traffic-free streets, traditional wooden chalets, and superb choice of restaurants and spas make it as appealing in summer as it is in winter. Alps2Alps provides private, door-to-door summer transfers from Zurich Airport, getting you directly to your Zermatt hotel or chalet in comfort and style.