The Matterhorn Glacier Ride is the the world's highest aerial cableway, traveling from Trockener Steg to the Klein Matterhorn peak at 3883m. This is final part of the ride from Zermatt to the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise visitor center and viewpoint.

Open: year round • 9:10 - 16:00 (until 16:30 in summer)

Travel time: 9 mins

This cableway has 25 cabins, each with 28 seats, that travel continuously on the cable. Because of the high capacity, there are rarely long waits for this ride.

Note: Sometimes the Glacier Ride cable car is closed for maintenance. During this time, you can still get to Klein Matterhorn via the older cable car that travels the same route.

To get here, you usually start in Zermatt with the Matterhorn Express gondola to Furi, then cable car to Trockener Steg.

Tickets

Typically you buy round trip tickets from Zermatt to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, which includes a series of cable cars including this one. See current ticket prices.

No reservations required. You can buy tickets shortly before your visit at the ticket office, automated machines or online.

Discount with Swiss Travel Pass, Swiss Half Fare Card, and GA. Best to buy in person to get the discount.

Free with Zermatt Peak Pass.

Crystal Ride

For an extra fee, you can upgrade to the "Crystal Ride" car, decorated with crystals and a glass floor that gives an unforgettable view of the glacier below. There are four of these special cabins, so you may have a short wait before it arrives. Book here.

Alpine Crossing to Italy

From Klein Matterhorn, you can transfer to Matterhorn Glacier Ride II (more expensive ticket), which travels across to the Testa Grigia peak in Italy (3458m). This "Alpine Crossing" section was primarily built to help skiers cross between Italy and Switzerland. But some enjoy it as a summer sightseeing tour.