Version October 2012 Gornergrat Bahn Sales manual 2013 2 | Gornergrat Bahn 2013 Sales Manual G orne rgrat – t he p e r fe c t exc u r s i on mou nt ai n s i n ce 1 8 9 8 If you want to discover the dazzling beauty of the Alps, Contents you’ll soon realise that the trip to Gornergrat is a «must- Gornergrat – the excursion mountain since 1898 page 2 see» excursion. Timetable page 3 Its sunny viewing platform, accessible all year, makes the Prices | Hiking Pass | Peak Pass page 4 Gornergrat ridge a top destination, and not just because of its altitude. Surrounded by 29 peaks rising to above Winter 2012 | 2013 4000 m and by Switzerland’s greatest mountain and se- Winter walking | Toboggan | Rental page 5 cond biggest glacier in the Alps, it offers a spectacular Prices Ski pass Zermatt page 6 mountain panorama second to none. And the «Matter- Moonlight fascination | Starlight Dinner horn Railway» renders it so close you can almost touch it. The Igloo village For more than 114 years the Gornergrat Bahn has been making the ascent to the panoramic mountain a truly unique and wonderful experience. From Zermatt, the popular holiday resort in the Valais, Europe’s highest open-air cogwheel railway departs daily every 24 minutes, climbing to the Gornergrat 9.339 km away. The train crosses impressive bridges, galleries and page 7 Summer 2013 Hiking | Biking page 8 Sunrise | Sunset Dinner Good Afternoon | Happy Hour page 9 Our partners Hotel Riffelalp Resort 2222m page 9 Hotel Riffelberg page 10 tunnels. In the midst of idyllic forests and alpine mea- 3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat page 11 dows, past rocky gorges and tarns. Accompanied by the Summit Shopping Gornergrat page 12 majestic mountains, first and foremost by the Matterhorn Gorner Grat Corner page 13 Zermatt panorama page 14 1 Euro = CHF 1.30 (Daily exchange rate apploes) All prices in CHF, include 8% VAT. Prices and timetables subject to change. When paying in Euro the current exchange rate applies. Participation in the activities offered by Gornergrat Bahn at your own risk. The organiser rejects all liability. Instructions from staff must be followed. Changes or closings at short notice due to weather conditions may occur. Please note the piste opening. Gornergrat Bahn Bahnhofplatz 7, CH-3900 Brig Tel. +41 (0)27 927 70 00 Fax +41 (0)27 927 77 79 www.gornergrat.ch, [email protected] Gornergrat Bahn Station Zermatt CH-3920 Zermatt Tel. +41 (0)27 921 47 11 Sales Manual Gornergrat Bahn 2013 Winter |3 Ti met ab l e 2 4 . 1 1 . 2 0 1 2 –21.4.2013 / 23.11.–7.12.2013 Zermatt 14 7:008:008:248:48 11 9:12 10 9:12 10 9:12 11 9:36 10 9:36 10 9:36 11 10:00 10 10:00 10 10:00 11 10:24 Findelbach 7:068:068:308:549:18 9:19 9:42 9:4310:0610:0710:30 Riffelalp 7:158:158:399:039:279:319:519:55 10:15 10:19 10:39 Riffelberg 7:238:238:479:119:35 9:42 9:5910:0610:2310:3010:47 Rotenboden 7:28 8:28 8:52 9:16 9:40 9:4810:0410:1210:2810:3610:52 Gornergrat 7:33 8:33 8:57 9:21 9:45 9:41 9:5410:0910:0510:1810:3310:2910:4210:57 Zermatt 10 10:24 10 10:24 11 10:48 10 10:48 10 10:48 11 11:12 10 11:12 10 11:1211:3612:0012:2412:4813:1213:36 Findelbach10:3110:5410:5511:1811:1911:4212:0612:3012:5413:1813:42 Riffelalp10:4311:0311:0711:2711:3111:5112:1512:3913:0313:2713:51 Riffelberg10:5411:1111:1811:3511:4211:5912:2312:4713:1113:3513:59 Rotenboden11:0011:1611:2411:4011:4812:0412.2812:5213:1613:4014:04 Gornergrat 10:5311:0611:2111:1711:3011:4511:4111:5412:0912:3312:5713:2113:4514:09 A Zermatt 14:0014:2414:4815:1215:3616:00 16:2417:12 12 18:00 13 19:24 13 21:50 Findelbach 14:0614:3014:5415:1815:4216:0616:3017:1818:0619:3021:58 Riffelalp 14:1514:3915:0315:2715:5116:1516:3917:2718:1519:3922:09 Riffelberg 14:2314:4715:1115:3515:5916:2316:4717:3518:2319:47 Rotenboden 14:2814:5215:1615:4016:0416:28 16:5217:4018:2819:52 Gornergrat 14:3314:5715:2115:4516:0916:33 16:5717:4518:3319:57 Gornergrat Rotenboden Riffelberg Riffelalp Findelbach Zermatt Gornergrat Rotenboden Riffelberg Riffelalp Findelnbach Zermatt 7:35 7:40 7:46 7:56 8:06 8:15 9:07 9:31 9:5510:1910:4311:0711:3111:5512:1912:4313:0713:31 9:12 9:3610:0010:2410:4811:1211:3612:0012:2412:4813:1213:36 9:22 9:4610:1010:3410:5811:2211:4612:1012:3412:5813:2213:46 9:32 9:5610:2010:4411:0811:3211:5612:2012:4413:0813:3213:56 9:4210:0610:3010:5411:1811:4212:0612:3012:5413:1813:4214:06 9:5110:1510:3911:0311:2711:5112:1512:3913:0313:2713:5114:15 13:5514:1914:4315:0715:3115:5516:1916:4317:0717:55 12 18:57 13 20:07 14:0014:2414:4815:1215:3616:0016:2416:4817:1218:0019:0220:12 14:1014:3414:5815:2215:4616:1016:3416:5817:2218:1019:1020:20 A 14:2014:4415:0815:3215:5616:2016:4417:0817:3218:2019:2020:30 13 22:58 14:3014:5415:1815:4216:0616:3016:5417:1817:4218:3019:3020:4023:08 14:3915:0315:2715:5116:1516:3917:0317:2717:5118:3719:3720:4723:15 Explanation of symbols: S ummer 8:43 8:48 8:58 9:08 9:18 9:27 10 23.12.2012–7.4.2013 13 15.12.2012–7.4.2013 11 9.12.–22.12.2012 / 8.4.–21.4.2013 / 23.11.–7.12.2013 12 9.12.2012–21.4.2013 14 For guests without sports equipment only. A Not valid Ski- and Peakpass plus seasoncards 1 . 6 . – 2 0 .10.2013 Zermatt Findelbach Riffelalp Riffelberg Rotenboden Gornergrat 7:00 7:06 7:15 7:23 7:28 7:33 8:00 8:06 8:15 8:23 8:28 8:33 8:24 8:30 8:39 8:47 8:52 8:57 9:12 9:3610:0010:2410:4811:1211:3612:0012:2412:48 9:18 9:4210:0610:3010:5411:1811:4212:0612:3012:54 9:27 9:5110:1510:3911:0311:2711:5112:1512:3913:03 9:35 9:5910:2310:4711:1111:3511:5912:2312:4713:11 9:4010:0410:2810:5211:1611:4012:0412:2812:5213:16 9:4510:0910:3310:5711:2111:4512:0912:3312:5713:21 A Zermatt 13:1213:3614:0014:2414:4815:1215:3616:0016:2417:1218:00 12 19:24 12 21:50 Findelbach 13:1813:4214:0614:3014:5415:1815:4216:0616:3017:1818:0619:3021:58 Riffelalp 13:2713:5114:1514:3915:0315:2715:5116:1516:3917:2718:1519:3922:09 Riffelberg 13:3513:5914:2314:4715:1115:3515:5916:2316:4717:3518:2319:47 Rotenboden 13:4014:0414:2814:5215:1615:4016:0416:2816:5217:4018:2819:52 Gornergrat 13:4514:0914:3314:5715:2115:4516:0916:3316:5717:4518:3319:57 Gornergrat Rotenboden Riffelberg Riffelalp Findelbach Zermatt 7:35 7:40 7:46 7:56 8:06 8:15 8:43 8:48 8:58 9:08 9:18 9:27 9:07 9:31 9:5510:1910:4311:0711:3111:5512:1912:4313:0713:31 9:12 9:3610:0010:2410:4811:1211:3612:0012:2412:4813:1213:36 9:22 9:4610:1010:3410:5811:2211:4612:1012:3412:5813:2213:46 9:32 9:5610:2010:4411:0811:3211:5612:2012:4413:0813:3213:56 9:4210:0610:3010:5411:1811:4212:0612:3012:5413:1813:4214:06 9:5110:1510:3911:0311:2711:5112:1512:3913:0313:2713:5114:15 Gornergrat Rotenboden Riffelberg Riffelalp Findelnbach Zermatt 8:48 8:54 9:03 9:11 9:16 9:21 13:5514:1914:4315:0715:3115:5516:1916:4317:0717:5518:57 12 20:07 14:0014:2414:4815:1215:3616:0016:2416:4817:1218:0019:0220:12 14:1014:3414:5815:2215:4616:1016:3416:5817:2218:1019:1020:20 A 14:2014:4415:0815:3215:5616:2016:4417:0817:3218:2019:2020:30 12 22:58 14:3014:5415:1815:4216:0616:3016:5417:1817:4218:3019:3020:4023:08 14:3915:0315:2715:5116:1516:3917:0317:2717:5118:3719:3720:4723:15 Explanation of symbols: Spring/Autum n 12 21.6.–15.9.2013 A Not valid Peakpass and seasoncards 22.4.–31.5.2013 / 21.10.–22.11.2013 Zermatt 10 7:00 Findelbach 7:06 Riffelalp 7:15 Riffelberg 7:23 Rotenboden 7:28 Gornergrat 7:33 8:24 11 9:3610:2411:3612:2413:3614:24 11 15:36 16:24 11 17:12 11 18:00 8:30 9:4210:3011:4212:3013:4214:3015:4216:3017:1818:06 8:39 9:5110:3911:5112:3913:5114:3915:5116:3917:2718:15 8:47 9:5910:4711:5912:4713:5914:4715:5916:4717:3518:23 8:5210:0410:5212:0412:5214:0414:5216:0416:5217:4018:28 8:5710:0910:5712:0912:5714:0914:5716:0916:5717:4518:33 Gornergrat 10 7:35 9:31 11 10:1911:3112:1913:3114:1915:31 11 16:19 17:07 11 17:55 11 18:57 Rotenboden 7:40 9:3610:2411:3612:2413:3614:2415:3616:2417:1218:0019:02 Riffelberg 7:46 9:4610:3411:4612:3413:4614:3415:4616:3417:2218:1019:10 Riffelalp 7:56 9:5610:4411:5612:4413:5614:4415:5616:4417:3218:2019:20 Findelnbach 8:0610:0610:5412:0612:5414:0614:5416:0616:5417:4218:3019:30 Zermatt 8:1510:1511:0312:1513:0314:1515:0316:1517:0317:5118:3719:37 Explanation of symbols: 11 22.4. –31.5.2013 and 21.10. – 3.11.2013 10 daily from 22.4. – 31.5. 2013 and from 21.10. – 3.11. 2013 Monday up to Friday from 4.11.–22.11. 2013 4 | Gornergrat Bahn 2013 Sales Manual Prices in CHF and Euro Prices subject to change from 9. December 2012 Individual fare Single Zermatt–Gornergrat Return Group fare CHF E CHF E 41.– 31.50 82.– 63.– Single Return CHF E CHF E Zermatt–Gornergrat 32.80 25.20 65.60 50.40 Zermatt–Rotenboden 36.– 27.60 72.– 55.30 Zermatt–Rotenboden 28.80 22.10 57.60 44.20 Zermatt–Riffelberg 30.– 23.10 60.– 46.20 Zermatt–Riffelberg 24.– 18.40 48.– 36.80 Zermatt–Riffelalp 19.– 14.60 38.– 29.20 Zermatt–Riffelalp 15.20 11.60 30.40 23.20 Riffelalp–Rotenboden 21.– 16.10 42.– 32.30 Riffelalp–Rotenboden 16.80 13.– 33.60 26.– Riffelberg–Rotenboden 9.– 7.– 18.– 14.– Riffelberg–Rotenboden 7.20 5.50 14.40 11.– ½-Fare Card, GA, Swiss Card, Swiss Pass, Children 6–16 years: 50% Eurailpässe: 25% Group fares from 10 persons. Free: every 10th person free. 1 Euro = CHF 1.30. The current daily exchange rate will apply. Group Winter promotion 9.12.2012 – 30.4.2013 CHF 78.– (€ 60.–) net, no free journeys apply. Included: 2nd-class journey from Brig/Visp to Zermatt inclusive Gornergrat and back. (Only valid in connection with the Glacier Express product.) Hiking Pass Peak Pass Valid 15.06.–29.11.2013 Valid 16.06.2012–13.06.2014 Free travel on all mountain transport in Zermatt till Trockener Steg, Schwarzsee paradise, Blauherd and Riffelberg, incl. MGBahn between Randa/Täsch and Zermatt Free travel on all mountain transport in Zermatt, incl. MGBahn between Randa/Täsch and Zermatt Childern: till 6 years free Childern: 6 to 16 years (with Juniorcard) free Childern: till 6 years free Childern: 6 to 16 years (with Juniorcard) free ½ Fare-Card | GA | Swiss Card and Swisspass valid 22.4.–14.6.2013 | 30.09. – 29.11.2013 | 28.04. – 13.06.2014 discount. ½ Fare-Card | GA | Swiss Card and Swisspass valid ½ Fare-Card/GA Swiss Card/Swisspass DaysCHF € 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 21 1 month 144.– 162.– 180.– 200.– 216.– 231.– 248.– 260.– 273.– 283.– 293.– 304.– 375.– 472.– CHF € 110.70108.– 83.– 124.60 122.– 93.80 138.40 135.– 103.80 153.80 150.– 115.30 166.10 162.– 124.60 177.60 173.– 133.– 190.70 186.– 143.– 200.– 195.– 150.– 210.– 205.– 157.60 217.60 212.– 163.– 225.30 220.– 169.20 233.80 228.– 175.30 288.40 281.– 216.10 363.00 354.– 272.30 Prices subject to change. ½ Fare-Card/GA Swiss Card/Swisspass Juniorcard free 6–16 CHF € 72.– 55.30 81.– 62.30 90.– 69.20 100.– 76.90 108.– 83.– 116.– 89.20 124.– 95.30 130.– 100.– 137.– 105.30 142.– 109.20 147.– 113.– 152.– 116.90 188.– 144.60 236.– 181.50 DaysCHF€CHF € Juniorkarte free 6 –16 CHF € 3 190.–146.10143.–110.– 95.– 73.– 4 216.–166.10162.–124.60 108.– 83.– 5 241.–185.30181.–139.20 121.– 93.– 6 266.–204.60200.–153.80 133.–102.30 7 288.–221.50216.–166.10 144.–110.70 8 308.–236.90231.–177.60 154.–118.40 9 329.–253.– 247.–190.– 165.–126.90 10 347.–266.90260.–200.– 174.–133.80 11 363.–279.20272.–209.20 182.–140.– 12 377.–290.– 283.–217.60 189.–145.30 13 390.–300.– 293.–225.30 195.–150.– 14 404.–310.70303.–233.– 202.–155.30 21 500.–384.60375.–286.40 250.–192.30 1 month630.–484.60473.–363.80 315.–242.30 Pass with choice of days 3 | 5 days 212.– 163.– 4 | 6 days 237.– 182.30 159.– 178.– 122.30 136.90 106.– 119.– 81.50 91.50 Sales Manual Gornergrat Bahn 2013 |5 Winter wa l k i n g Winter walking Winter walking ticket Zermatt–Gornergrat In the midst of 29 four thousand-metre peaks, away from 01.12.2012 – 01.05.2013 the ski pistes perfectly groomed winter walking trails mean- Adults CHF 74.– € 56.90 der through the snow-covered alpine landscape. (Open de- Half-Fare Card | GA | Swiss Card + Pass CHF 37.– € 28.50 pending on weather conditions from Christmas until Easter, Ski pass Zermatt holders CHF 00.– € 00.– changes at short notice possible). Children to 9 years CHF 00.– € 00.– Children 9-16 years CHF 37.– € 28.50 Happy Hour Gornergrad (from 12.15h) CHF 56.– € 43.– Rotenboden–Riffelsee–Riffelberg 2,5 km approx. 50 minutes walking time Riffelalp–Zermatt 5 km approx. 90 minutes walking time Winter walking ticket Zermatt– Rotenboden 01.12.2012 – 01.05.2013 Adults CHF 56.– € 43.– Half-Fare Card | GA | Swiss Card + Pass CHF 28.– € 21.50 Ski pass Zermatt holders CHF 00.– € 00.– Children to 9 years CHF 00.– € 00.– Children -16 years CHF 28.– € 21.50 Gornergrat – highest toboggun run in Switzerland Experience winter with a difference – having lots of fun and One-day pass (from 08.00 hours) Zermatt–Rotenboden–Zermatt enjoying yourself on the Rotenboden-Riffelberg highest (incl. unlimited tobogganing between Rotenboden and Riffelberg) toboggan run in Switzerland. The ride from Rotenboden Adults CHF 58.– € 44.60 (2815 m above sea level) down to Riffelberg (2582 m above Half Fare Card | GA | Swiss Card + Pass CHF 29.– € 22.30 sea level) lasts about 10 minutes. Trains from Riffelberg up Zermatt ski pass holders CHF 00.– € 00.– to Rotenboden depart approximately every 10 minutes. Children to 9 years CHF 00.– € 00.– Perfectly maintained toboggans are available for hire at Children – 16 years CHF 29.– € 22.30 the Rotenboden station. Half-day pass (from 12.15 hours) Zermatt–Rotenboden–Zermatt (incl. unlimited tobogganing between Rotenboden and Riffelberg) Adults CHF 48.– €36.90 Half Fare Card | GA | Swiss Card + Pass CHF 24.– €18.40 Zermatt ski pass holders CHF 00.– € 00.– Children to 9 years CHF 00.– € 00.– Children 9 – 16 years CHF 24.– €18.40 R ental Snow-shoe rental at stations Riffelberg and Rotenboden Toboggan rental at station Rotenboden 1 day (from 08.00 hours) CHF 15.– €11.50 1 day (from 08.00 hours) CHF 15. – € 11.50 ½ day (from 12.15 hours) CHF 8.– €6.10 ½ day (from 12.15 hours) CHF 8.– € 6.10 6 | Gornergrat Bahn 2013 Sales Manual Prices Sk i pa ss Ze rmat t 2 0 1 2 | 2 0 1 3 24 november 2012 till 21 april 2013 Skipass Skipass, International + Shuttle-Train Randa/Täsch <–>Zermatt Zermatt (Zermatt | Cervinia) Skipass Zermatt Skipass International Consecutive AdultsChildYouth Sen. Adults Child Youth Sen. Adults Sen. Youth Child Adults Sen.YouthChild days CHFCHFCHFCHFCHFCHFCHFCHFCHFCHFCHFCHFCHFCHFCHFCHF ½* (12.15 h)5829495565335561 – – – – – – – – 1 753864718643738191 87 80 46 102 97 89 51 2 140 70119132163 82139153169 161 144 86 192 183 164 98 3 203102173191233117198219244 232 205 126 274 260 231 141 4 261131222245299150254281314 299 260 163 352 335 293 182 5 319160271300365183310343377 358 317 200 423 402 356 223 6 371186315349423212360398433 411 364 232 485 460 408 258 6½** 395198336371452226384425461 438 387 249 518 491 436 277 ½ 6½*** 417209354392480240408451483 458 406 260 546 518 459 291 7 417209354392480240408451483 458 406 260 546 518 459 291 8 463232394435532266452500536 509 452 290 605 574 511 324 9 507254431477579290492544588 558 496 319 660 626 558 355 10 548274466515625313531588638 606 538 346 715 678 604 385 11 580290493545665333565625679 645 573 370 764 725 646 413 12 613307521576700350595658722 686 609 394 809 767 682 437 13 646323549607734367624690764 726 644 417 852 808 718 461 14 670335570630763382649717802 762 672 437 895 850 751 484 15 695348591653792396673745827 786 695 452 924 877 778 500 16 719360611676820410697771855 812 718 466 956 907 803 516 17 744372632699849425722798885 841 741 480 990 940 830 533 18 768384653722877439745824913 867 763 494 1022 970 856 549 19 793397674745906453770852942 895 787 509 1055 1001 883 565 20 817409694768934467794878970 921 809 523 1087 1031 908 581 21 840420714790963482819905997 947 829 535 1120 1063 934 597 1 month 1023512870962 1167584992 1097 1187 1126 989 631 1331 1261 1111 703 Season winter 1464 732124413761599 800135915032136 2049 1733 1220 2271 2176 1848 1288 year –––– 1999 1000 1659 1903–––––––– ** 6 Days plus a preceding afternoon, or a subsequent morning. / *** 6 Days plus a preceding afternoon and a subsequent morning. * ½ Day Trockener Steg–Kl. Matterhorn not valid. Pass with choice of days 5 in 7 8 in 10 11 in 13 344172292323387194329364408 387 343 223 451 428 380 245 489245416460541271460509579550488317631599532 33 597299507561666333566626715679601393784744660427 Extensions from 5–13 days, price of the one-off extension 1 day 2 days 3 days 593050556432546075 71 66 38 80 76 70 40 72 151 144 129 77 111 56 94104122 61104115140 133 119 159 80135149177 89150166197187167104215204182113 Extensions from 14 days, price of the one-off extension 1 day 2 days 3 days 41213539452338425755512961585431 7538647183427178 104 100 89 54 112 107 96 58 1075491101118 59100111148142123 78159152132 83 Cervinia | Valtournenche: Additional one-day pass: CHF 41.–. Aosta: Additional one-day pass: CHF 47.–. All prices include VAT and are subject to change. We accept almost all credit cards. The current daily exchange rate applies to payments in foreign currency. Children –9 Years free, Children: 9–16 Years (1996–2002) | Young People: 16–20 Years (1992–1995) | Senior citizens: from 1948 and older Each Saturday: Skipass Zermatt Children –16 Years free! |7 Sales Manual Gornergrat Bahn 2013 M o onlig ht fa sc i n at i on G ornerg rat St arl i g ht D i n n er G orn erg rat Discover the fascination of moonlight on the Gornergrat.Twenty nine Your hosts at 3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat will serve you an exquisite mountains higher than 4’000 m surround you, glowing in the light of dinner buffet including meat fondue. Perhaps you will be in luck, and the moon. Enjoy cheese fondue in the 3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat and the weather will allow you to have a spectacular view of the starry sky. then ski down or take the train to Zermatt. (With Guide Peter Salzmann). Includes Includes Cableway ride Zermatt–Gornergrat (general category) Train journey: Zermatt–Gornergrat–Zermatt (standard class) Dinner with musical entertainment in the 3100 Kulmhotel Gor- Dinner buffet in the 3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat. nergrat. Guided ski departure to Riffelalp or cableway ride to Zermatt Dates Every Thursday from 20.12.2012 – 28.3.2013 Dates Friday, 28.12.2012 / Sunday, 27.1.2013 / Monday, 25.2.2013 / Wednesday, 27.3.2013 (In case of bad weather please inform yourself at the ticket office of the Gornergrat Bahn for any alternative dates) Prices Adults CHF 74.00 € 57.– With half-price pass, general pass, skipass Zermatt CHF 62.00 € 47.70 Children 9–16 years old CHF 49.00 € 37.70 Children up to 9 or up to 16 years with the Junior Card CHF 39.00 € 30.– Prices Adults CHF 92.– € 70.70 With half-price pass, general pass, skipass Zermatt CHF 71.– € 54.60 Children 9–16 years CHF 49.– € 37.70 Children up to 9, or up to 16 years with Junior Card CHF 39.– € 30.– 06.00 pm Journey with the Gornergrat Bahn to the Gornergrat 11.15 pm Arrival back in Zermatt Registration: Until 04.00 p.m p 3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat, Phone +41 (0)27 966 64 00 07.24 pm ride with the Gornergrat railway up to the G ornergrat. 11.15 pm Arrival approx back in Zermatt. [email protected], www.MyGornergrat.com Groups up to 10 persons get 1 free. Commission on request. On request, trips for groups at other dates. Reservation: Sign up by 04.00 pm Booking extra dates p 3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat, Phone +41 (0)27 966 64 00 Gornergrat Bahn, Bahnhofplatz 7, CH-3900 Brig [email protected], www. MyGornergrat.com Phone +41 (0)27 927 70 00 Groups up to 10 persons get 1 free. Commission on request. On request, trips for groups at other dates. Booking extra dates Gornergrat Bahn, Bahnhofplatz 7, CH-3900 Brig Phone +41 (0)27 927 70 00 The Iglo o v i l l a ge o f Zerm at t Nestled above Zermatt at 2727 meters above sea level is the Guests can relax with a glass of Champagne in our whirlpool IGLU-DORF igloo village. This is truly one of the most un while taking in the spectacular Alpine panorama of Zermatt – forgettable experiences in the Alps: here you can overnight a natural wonder! in a cozy Eskimo igloo. Price The igloo village awaits you with romantic double suites and 6 person igloo per night from CHF 159.– €114.60 6 person igloos – one of the most unique hotels in the world Romantic double Igloo per night fromCHF 259.– €191.50 it is artistically decorated with ice sculptures. For more information click www.iglu-dorf.com [email protected], Tel. +41 (0)41 612 27 28 8 | Gornergrat Bahn 2013 Sales Manual Hik i ng Hiking The Gornergrat Bahn provides access to a fantastic hiking area around the Gornergrat. The natural paradise offers hikes to suit everybody. Hiking Suggestions for groups: 1. Riffelseeweg: Rotenboden – Riffelsee – Riffelberg 2. Mark Twain Weg: Riffelberg – Riffelalp Length 2.9 km, Difference in altitude 233 m, Length 3.9 km, Difference in altitude 371 m, Hike down 1h, Hike up 1h30, open: July–October Hike down 40 Min., Hike up 1h, open: July–October Attraction: The Matterhorn is reflected in the Riffelsee lakes. Hike with spectacular views following Mark Twain’s foot- View of 29 four-tousand-metre peaks including the Mat- steps in his famous book: “Climbing the Riffelberg”. terhorn. Audio climate trail to the new Monte Rosa hut The Gornergrat Bahn and myclimate present the Audio Climate Trail. The audio tour leads from Zermatt to Rotenboden (2,815 m.a.s.l.) and to the new Monte Rosa hut (2,883 m.a.s.l.). During the approx. three-hour hike, nine five-minute talks on climate history take you into another time, another climate, another geography. We recommend the accompaniment of a mountain guide for hikes on the Gorner glacier. The audio guides (G, E, F) can be hired at Zermatt Tourism, the Alpin Center Zermatt or the Gornergrat Bahn. Deposit required. More info at www.klimahoerpfad.ch. The audio guide is also recommended for a Gornergrat excursion. You can listen to the contents during the trip, on the sightseeing platform or at a quiet spot along the route. Bik i n g In the midst of 29 four-thousand-meter peaks there are four One-day bike travel pass (Prices summer 2013) marked bike routes at your disposal. Enjoy travelling on board Incl. bicycle transport the highest outdoor cogwheel railway in Europe up the Gornergrat (3089 m). Riders can load their bikes on the train and Adults CHF 86.– E66.10 travel with them. Half-Fare Card I GA I Swiss Card + Pass CHF 44.– E33.80 Children 6–16 years CHF 44.– E33.80 CHF 6.– E4.60 One bicycle transport CHF 6.– E4.60 One day bicycle transport CHF 10.– E7.60 Children up to age 6 and Children till 16 with Junior Card Sales Manual Gornergrat Bahn 2013 |9 S u n ri s e f ro m t he G o rne rg rat S u nset D inner Experience a spectacular sunrise from the Gornergrat (3089 m) followed by a buffet breakfast at the Hotel Kulm Gornergrat and a guided hike to see the wildlife. You can also ride back down on the train. New: With Folcloric groups (Aplhorn or Jodeling or Music) Enjoy the impressive sunset on the Gornergrat surrounded by 29 «four-thousanders» while your hosts from the 3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat pamper you with the very best from their kitchen and cellar. Date (Thursdays) (Subject to time table changes) 27.06. 2013 04.07. 2013 11.07. 2013 18.07. 2013 25.07. 2013 01.08. 2013 08.08. 2013 15.08. 2013 22.08. 2013 29.08. 2013 05.09. 2013 Departure from Zermatt 04.35 am 04.45 am 04.50 am 05.00 am 05.05 am 05.10 am 05.20 am 05.30 am 05.40 am 05.50 am 06.05 am Return from Gornergrat 07.12 am 07.12 am 07.12 am 07.12 am 07.12 am 07.12 am 07.12 am 07.55 am 07.55 am 07.55 am 07.55 am Includes Train journey: Zermatt – Gornergrat – Zermatt (standard class) 3-course supper (excluding drinks) Prices Adults With half-price pass, GA, Peak Pass Children 6 – 16 years Children – 6 or –16 years with Junior Card Children – 6 years 07.24 pm 10.33 pm Includes Railway ride Zermatt–Gornergrat (general category) Breakfast buffet in the 3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat Guided hike to Riffelalp with wildlife observation Railway ride Riffelalp–Zermatt (or Gornergrat–Zermatt) Prices (Prices summer 2013) Adults Holders of the ½-Fare Card | GA | Peak pass Children 6–16 years Children –16 years with Junior Card Children –6 years CHF CHF CHF CHF CHF 81.– 60.– 50.– 40.– 0.– Booking extra dates Gornergrat Bahn, Bahnhofplatz 7, CH-3900 Brig Phone +41 (0)27 927 70 00 Riffelalp Resort 2222 m 3920 Zermatt Tel. +41 (0)27 966 05 55 www.riffelalp.com CHF91.– E70.– CHF 69.– E 53.– CHF 49.– E37.60 CHF 39.– E30.– CHF 0.– E 0.– Journey with the Gornergrat Bahn to the Gornergrat Return journey to Zermatt Registration: Until 04.00 pm on the day before p 3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat, Phone +41 (0)27 966 64 00 [email protected], www. MyGornergrat.com Groups up to 10 persons get 1 free. Commission on request. On request, trips for groups at other dates. E62.30 E46.10 E38.40 E30.70 E0.– Booking extra dates Gornergrat Bahn, Bahnhofplatz 7, CH-3900 Brig Phone +41 (0)27 927 70 00 Arriving from Täsch: 30 minutes prior to departure in Zermatt from the railway station Täsch (valid railway ticket Täsch–Zermatt). Reservation required by 4.00 pm on the previous day by calling Phone +41 (0)27 927 75 05 Sign up by 4.00 pm on the previous day p 3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat, Phone +41 (0)27 966 64 00 [email protected], www. MyGornergrat.com Groups up to 10 persons get 1 free. Commission on request. On request, trips for groups at other dates. Dates Every Wednesday from 26.6.–4.9.2013 G o o d Af terno o n Ticket G o rnergrat Enjoy on the Gornergrat the evening sun. Dates 22.04. – 03.11.2013 Itinerary 3.36 pm earliest dep. Zermatt / 6.57 pm last dep. from Gornergrat Prices (net, no free) Adults CHF49.– E37.60 With half-price pass I GA CHF31.– E 23.80 H appy H o u r G o rnergrat Dates 22.04. – 03.11.2013 Itinerary from 1.36 pm from Zermatt Prices (net, no free) CHF 66.– E50.70 Riffelalp 2222 m... High above the worries of the world … 10 | Gornergrat Bahn 2013 Sales Manual H otel R i f fel b erg Hotel A brief overview The historic 3 star Hotel Riffelberg situated at an altitude of 8430 feet, is located in the middle of a hiking and skiing Hotel Riffelberg area. Here you can enjoy an enticing combination of comfort CH-3920 Zermatt and culture in unspoiled alpine surroundings. Tel. +41 (0)27 966 65 00 Fax +41 (0)27 966 65 05 Rooms www.riffelberg.ch The hotel offers 29 rooms with a total of 58 beds. The [email protected] rooms are equipped either with bath | WC or shower | WC, safe, minibar, TV, radio and telephone. All our rooms enjoy Open a beautiful view of the mountain world of Zermatt. Winter: from mid December to the mid of April Summer: from mid June to the mid of September Prices Single room from CHF 165.– to 280.– E 126.– to 215.– Credit cards Double room E 192.– to 323.– VISA, Mastercard, AMEXCO, Diners, JCP, Eurocard, Maestro CHF 250.– to 420.– and Postcard. Prices are understood per room/day, with half board. Including sauna, fitness room, service, visitors‘ tax and va- How to get to the Hotel Riffelberg? lue-added tax. The hotel can be reached via the famous Gornergratbahn rack railroad in approximately 20 minutes from Zermatt. Restaurants The hotel restaurant accommodates 150 people and the attractive sun terrace, seating 200 people, offers a unique view of the Matterhorn. The self service, totally renewed in spring 2008, can seat 300 guests and the sun terrace 400 guests. The restaurant is located just below the rack railroad station Riffelberg. Banquets, seminars and weddings Escape from the hassle of the city and everyday routine! Organize your banquet or seminar in peaceful surroundings at an altitude of 8430 feet. We can seat up to 100 participants. Sales Manual Gornergrat Bahn 2013 | 11 3 1 00 Ku l m h o te l G orn erg rat Hotel Restaurants Welcome to the highest hotel in the Swiss Alps! The Kulm The attractive sun terraces, seating 300 guests, offer a hotel Gornergrat has stood on Gornergrat, Zermatt‘s unique view of the peaks: Monte Rosa, Liskamm, Breit- most popular destination for excursionists, for more than horn and Matterhorn. Enjoy a close-up view of this mag- a century. The hotel‘s unique location, the breathtaking nificent chain of mountains with 29 peaks reaching to panorama in the midst of 29 13, 000 feet peaks and the over 13,000 feet. pure mountain air – combined with the traditional hospitality of the Valais – have made Kulmhotel a popular In the cosy «vis-à-vis» restaurant seating about 100, the venue for climbers, skiers, sun-worshippers and astrono- Gornergrat team will be pleased to serve you some of his mers alike. specialities, which reflect attention to detail and a love of traditional home cooking. The Experience Gornergrat An easy access to the hotel, either with the elevators In the modern «Panorama self-service restaurant» you or by foot on the path will lead you to the attractions have the choice between fresh salads, hot and cold me- from the Gornergrat: Historic train station, catholic cha- als, home made pastries and sandwiches. This hall with pel, special shopping experience in the summit mall, a paintings of well known artists, can host events and various selection of snacks and gastronomic platters, cu banquets with up to 150 guests. rious birds and majestic Capricorns in front of a wonderA brief overview ful alpine region. Kulmhotel Gornergrat Rooms CH-3920 Zermatt The Unique hotel offers 22 modern furnished rooms Tel. +41 (0)27 966 64 00 with a total of 44 beds. The rooms are equipped with Fax +41 (0)27 966 64 04 shower/WC, TV, radio and telephone. The west side offers www.MyGornergrat.com a beautiful view of the Matterhorn. From the south side [email protected] you can admire the Monte Rosa and the glaciers. The two romantic tower rooms offer you a special mountain ex- Open perience with the Matterhorn just in front of you. Kulmhotel: mid December until end of October Edelweiss snack and shop: all year around Prices Single room CHF 155.00 to 205.00 Credit cards € 119.– to € 157.– VISA, Mastercard, AMEXCO, Diners, JCP Twin room CHF 280.00 to 380.00 € 215.– bis € 292.– Tower room CHF 400.00 to 540.00 € 307.– bis € 415.– Prices are understood per room/day, with half board. 12 | Gornergrat Bahn 2013 Sales Manual Summit Shopping Gornergrat Discover the tempting shopping opportunities on the Gornergrat. The highest shopping mall in Europe is bursting with surprises. You’ll find well-known Swiss watch brands, pocketknives, luggage, the finest chocolate specialities as well as regional wines and spirits. A souvenir from the Gornergrat is unique. Edelweiss Shop The Edelweiss Shop at the railway station Gornergrat offers a fine selection of souvenirs. A Swiss cow bell in miniature, a cuckoo clock, Gornergrat sports cap or t-shirt. The Edelweiss Shop offers a wide selection of original and quality souvenirs. Another Edelweiss Shop is located at the train station Riffelberg. Swisswatch sales the following brands: Hanowa (watches) SWAROVSKI (jewellery) CARAN D’ACHE (writing instruments) Tissot (watches) Swatch (watches) Certina (watches) Jowissa (watches) Mondaine (watches) Luminox (watches) Mido (watches) Credit Cards: VISA, Mastercard, AMEXCO, Diners, JCP, Postcard Shop hours: Swisstaste Welcome to the delightful world of the Swisstaste shop on Gornergrat. Enjoy individual and exclusive chocolate products made from the finest Swiss chocolate. Or would you prefer a fine wine from the region? Exclusively available only on the Gornergrat: The Gornergrat chocolate. Swisswatch The Swisswatch shop features a wide selection of Swiss watches, writing instruments and jewelry. Buying a watch from the Gornergrat is unique and with a special summit diploma an unforgettable experience. 7 days a week (except month November) A brief overview 3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat CH-3920 Zermatt Tel. +41 (0)27 966 64 00 Fax +41 (0)27 966 64 04 [email protected] www.MyGornergrat.com Sales Manual Gornergrat Bahn 2013 | 13 Gorner Grat Corner The Number 1 for Pocket Tools Victorinox pocket tools incorporate more than a century of tradition and experience. In 1884, the original knife workshop was established by Karl and Victoria Elsener and the first delivery of knifes to the Swiss Army was made in 1891. When Karl Elsener created the “Original Swiss Army Knife” in 1897, he could never have imagined that this We keep the following brands: Victorinox (Pocketknives, Kitchenknives) Victorinox Travel gear (Travelling bag, Rucksack etc.) Victorinox Swiss Army (Watches) Spring, Stöckli (Fondue) Langenthal (porcelain) would become the symbol for quality, functionality and Swiss inventive talent all over the world. Nowadays, the “Swiss Army Knife” enjoys international protection and, Hours of business Daily open (except in November) more than any other product, stands for the world-famous “Swiss Made” label of quality. The unique inventiveness which characterises the Vic- Credit cards Maestro, Visa, Mastercard, American, Diners, JCB, Postcard torinox product range is driven forward by the desire of development staff at Victorinox to respond to the wishes expressed by customers and make them a reality. This leads to new products with innovative functions designed to fully satisfy the wide range of demands and value concepts of consumers. The skill of Victorinox lies in achieving an optimum combination of function and design The manufacturer from the Swiss Knife Valley knows that functionality and usefulness alone are not sufficient to appeal to the emotions of the consumer. Only good design which gives an aesthetic voice to the intelligent function endows products with an unmistakable identity which turns satisfied customers into loyal customers. Victorinox Swiss Army watches, multitools, luggage and leisure clothing are designed to solve problems, satisfy the most exacting demands and win hearts thanks to their cool elegance. They are conceived and produced to be of benefit to people. They are also products which combine the aspects of heart and mind, hence our slogan – Made like You. Address: Gorner Grat Corner CH-3920 Gornergrat Tel./Fax +41 (0)27 966 64 17 www.aufco.ch [email protected] Postal address: Aufdenblatten & Co. Bahnhofstr. 5 Postfach 440 CH-3920 Zermatt – Departure 50 meters next to the station Zermatt – opening windows (photos!) – All seated, heated coaches – View to 29 four-thousand-meter peaks (Totally in Switzerland 48) – Gornergletscher 2nd biggest glacier in the Alps – Accessible 365 days without changing a train Gornergrat means: – Travel time: 33 minutes (one way) – Switzerland’s first electric cogwheel railway (1898)
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