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John and Mollie Dietsch with Custer, a St. Bernard
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Alps Adventure (207)On this episode of
The Great Adventure, it's off to Zermatt, Switzerland, with John and Mollie Dietsch, who test their skiing skills in the Swiss Alps. The Dietschs then go their separate ways, with John finding himself deep within the crevasses of Zermatt, and Mollie challenging her credit limit while shopping in the city. Later, they both enjoy the local cuisine.
Zermatt, Switzerland Facts
- There are no motorized vehicles permitted in Zermatt but several alternate modes of transportation are available, including horse-drawn carriages and electric cars.
- Swiss Francs, Italian Lira and the Euro dollar are all accepted throughout the area.
- $1 U.S. equals $1.36 in Swiss Francs, $1800 in Italian Lira and $.95 in Euro Dollars.
Accommodations and Dining
Hotel Tschugge, Zermatt
Phone: 41 279 664 020
info@hotel-tschugge.ch, www.hotel-tschugge.ch
Rates: $110-$580 CHF
Grand Hotel Zermatterhoff. Zermatt
Phone: 41 027 966 66 00
zermatterhoff@zermatt.ch, www.zermatt.ch/zermatterhoff/
Rates: $152-$761 U.S.
Berghaus Matterhorn, Zermatt
Phone: 41 027 967 22 64
www.zermatt.ch/matterhorn-group
Mountain hut with 120 dormitories at the starting point of the Matterhorn climb
Hotel Restaurant Silvana
Phone: 41 027 966 28 00
silvana@zermatt.ch, www.zermatt.ch/silvana
Cime Bianche Hotel Restaurant
Phone: 39 0166 949046
le.cime.bianche@galactica.it, www.breuil-cervinia.com/cimebianche
Specialties from the Aosta Valley. Price: $13 U.S. per person
Chez Vrony, Findeln
Phone: 41 027 967 25 52
www.hotel-albatros.ch/e/restaurants.html
Serving fresh mountain trout, homemade dried meat
Outdoor Recreation and Activities
The Glacier Grotto - Ice sculpture museum
Phone: 41 027 966 01 01
www.zermatt.ch/matterhornbahnen
Admission: Free
Paragliding Zermatt
Phone: 41 027 967 67 44
www.matterhornstate.com/e/sports
Rate: $110 U.S.
Ski Europe
800-333-5533
www.ski-europe.com
Rates: 7-day trip starts at $499 U.S.
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