Our 24 Hours in Zermatt

8 o´clock, the alarm clock goes off and we two early birds jump out of bed to get our blood pumping for our pre-breakfast ride on the Gornergrat. The trail has a good flow and is the perfect workout to start the day in nature. 19.7 kilometres lead back to Zermatt over dirt roads and along alpine meadows and lakes – it is simply beautiful! If you want a slightly easier trail, take the cable car up and hop on the Schwarzsee trail. This one is about 13 km long and manageable for kids eight years old and up.

After returning to the valley it’s time for a delicious breakfast with traditional Swiss items like “Bündner Fleisch“ and lots of good cheese at our favourite breakfast spot, Unique Hotel Post.

To round off a lovely morning, we get a second cup of coffee to-go at Stafelalp mountain restaurant and take the so called “Hobbit-Trail” back to Zermatt. The name comes from the striking resemblance to the New Zealand landscape.

The next task of the day, getting ready for – guess what – an after-breakfast ride! Yeah! We head into the mountains again to check out the best single trails in Switzerland. We highly recommend the Europaweg trail (which is quite demanding) or the more moderate Blauherd trail.

All of a sudden sunset is here – time flies when you’re having fun – so we make our way to Zermatt’s Cervo Bar. After a day full of sports, fresh air, and beautiful nature the best thing is to have a beer or a sundowner and enjoy the stunning views of the mountains – especially from the Matterhorn. Another cool spot for drinks (and chatting with locals about the upcoming weather or the best hiking trails) is Papperla Pub.

What we definitely need now is a nice dinner to refuel for tomorrow’s adventures. At Cervo Puro we love to order the beef filet and Cervo fries with truffle oil. They have a great wine menu too – try the Dôle. The restaurant’s interior has a cosmopolitan touch, without losing the feel of a cozy mountain chalet.

During winter time Zermatt is also an incredible destination for skiing. The best hotels to wake up near the slopes are the Mountain Boutique Resort Cervo and Unique Hotel Post. Cervo, is such a unique place to stay; they manage to perfectly combine an athletic atmosphere with sophisticated style, design, and service. Stay in one of their beautiful chalets and you’ll have your own wellness area! At Unique Hotel Post you’ll get chic alpine charm and a wide variety of delicious opportunities to eat and drink.

Check out our website for more information about biking in Zermatt.