Switzerland

winter

Crans-Montana → Zermatt → Bernese Oberland

Crans-Montana (Ski Base)

Name	Info
Alaïa LodgeGoogle ↗Tripadvisor ↗	Hotel · central
ChetzeronGoogle ↗Tripadvisor ↗	Hotel & restaurant · cable-car access
Cry d'Er GondolaGoogle ↗Tripadvisor ↗	Ski lift · main access point
Gemmi Cable CarGoogle ↗Tripadvisor ↗	Scenic ride · optional
Cabane des ViolettesGoogle ↗Tripadvisor ↗	Michelin-starred · mountain dining · book ahead
Le Bistrot des OursGoogle ↗Tripadvisor ↗	Casual · sister restaurant
Le Relais de ColombireGoogle ↗Tripadvisor ↗	Raclette · wood-fired

Food & Après-Ski (Crans-Montana)

Name	Info
Cry d'Er Club d'AltitudeGoogle ↗Tripadvisor ↗	Summit après-ski
ZerodixGoogle ↗Tripadvisor ↗	Base-area après-ski
Monk's BarGoogle ↗Tripadvisor ↗	Town après-ski
Bar AmadeusGoogle ↗Tripadvisor ↗	Après-ski
La DésalpeGoogle ↗Tripadvisor ↗	Raclette & fondue
Le MayenGoogle ↗Tripadvisor ↗	Grilled meats & fondue

Zermatt & the Matterhorn

Name	Info
Matterhorn ViewsGoogle ↗Tripadvisor ↗
Gornergrat RailwayGoogle ↗Tripadvisor ↗	Scenic train · half-day
Glacier ExpressGoogle ↗Tripadvisor ↗	Full-day scenic train
Matterhorn ParaglidingGoogle ↗Tripadvisor ↗	Adventure activity
Bahnhofstrasse (Zermatt)Google ↗Tripadvisor ↗	Walk · shopping
Restaurant SchäferstubeGoogle ↗Tripadvisor ↗	Dinner

Bernese Oberland & Day Trips

Name	Info
LauterbrunnenGoogle ↗Tripadvisor ↗	Day trip · valley · weather-flexible
GrindelwaldGoogle ↗Tripadvisor ↗	Day trip · adventure-focused
InterlakenGoogle ↗Tripadvisor ↗	Hub town
Paragliding from InterlakenGoogle ↗Tripadvisor ↗	adventure
Lake BrienzGoogle ↗Tripadvisor ↗	Winter cruise · unique
LeukerbadGoogle ↗Tripadvisor ↗	Thermal spa town · recovery day
Zurich Old TownGoogle ↗Tripadvisor ↗	Walk · half-day
Lindt Home of ChocolateGoogle ↗Tripadvisor ↗	Museum · book ahead

In Hindsight

Don't miss: The Matterhorn at sunrise, worth the early wake-up if you're staying overnight in Zermatt.

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