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Under the magical gaze of the Matterhorn, Zermatt is in a great location for a host of adventurous activities. With its altitude and glaciers you can be skiing downhill in the morning, have a leisurely lunch and be mountain biking in shorts and a t-shirt in the afternoon.
Why not try -
- Summer Skiing: HIt the slopes for a bit of winter fun, there's nothing like the feeling of downhill skiing in summer. With 20km of pistes, Zermatt is one of only a handful of resorts in Europe that offers skiing on its glacier throughout the summer months.
- Mountain Biking: With Zermatt's mountains on your doorstep you can point your bike in any direction and there'll be a route for you to take. The Rothorn is one of the best mountains to ride on as there's a good mix of riding. For a good cross country circuit ride from Zermatt, head past Furi and up to the Schwarzsee Paradise before heading down the other side. For some adrenalin fuelled downhill and 4 cross stuff - don your pads and full face helmet and head to the Sunnega Paradise.
- Dirt Scooter: Something slightly different but still involving the power of gravity. Hire a dirt scooter for the day and take on the downhill route from the summit of the Schwarzsee Paradise. The big treaded wheels will provide you with plenty of grip and don't worry they have brakes too - if you want to use them.
- Forest Fun Park: Become the king of the swingers and the jungle VIP. Take to the trees around Zermatt's Forest Fun Park, tackle various challenges as you swing and climb from tree to tree. There are safety lines and a selection of routes to suit varying levels of ability, so get swinging.
