When May arrives and the trees are in full bloom down in the valley, up here in the mountains water gushes down the mountainside at full force. The spring thaw is the time when liverwort plants start to appear at the side of the ski pistes, there is winter snow at high altitude and spring snow on the lower slopes, and colourful cushions of flowers burst into bloom everywhere as the mountain summer announces its arrival.

We would like to whet your appetite for spectacular sunrises high up in the mountains, springtime fitness activities, adventurous enterprises for climbers and more gentle pursuits for all those who enjoy more meditative forms of activity. It is the “Year of Hiking”, and where better to go hiking than in Zermatt with its over 400 km of hiking paths and 29 four-thousand-metre peaks? And in the evening you can relax in 34°C-warm water in our “La Ginabelle” Vitality World.

We have put together some interesting packages for your summer holiday, ranging from springtime fitness packages and special family packages to romantic holidays for two.

In combination with our “Happy Family” package you can also book the “Wolli Summer Fun” package – a superb programme of games and excursions organised by Zermatt Tourism (28 June – 27 August).

From 19 to 26 June the Alpine Card allows you to explore what Zermatt – a Mekka for climbers and hikers – has to offer. Our climbing and hiking guides will accompany you on tours ranging from challenging climbs to guided hikes.

Take advantage of the activities available during the 1st Alpine Sports Weeks and train under the guidance of professional athletes: nordic walking with Koni Hallenbarter from 29 June to 1 July and from 6 to 8 July, and long-distance running in the mountains with marathon racer Lizzy Hawker from 3 to 11 July. We will gladly take care of registration formalities for you.

The Swiss Tourist Authority has declared this year the “Year of Hiking”, and the “La Ginabelle” is promoting this too. With our hiking package we want to inspire you to spend at least four days hiking. We will provide you with a hiking pass and equipment, and at the end of the day you can relax in our wellness centre.