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Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, Zermatt, Switzerland Matterhorn Glacier Paradise Zermatt, Switzerland Remove
In January-14°C11 rainy days
Flying time11h 55mfrom Los Angeles
Ideal stayA half-day trip from Zermatt
Best forSkiers & snowboarders · Adventure seekers · Photographers
The feel of itDramatic, high-altitude, crisp
Where people stayZermatt village centreor Winkelmatten
Getting aroundManageable without a car
Money and languageCHFGerman, French, Italian and Romansh
AccommodationVery expensive

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