Steep climb up the Klein Matterhorn.

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5. Travel notes: 04.05. 2013

Today is a symbolic day. We have a Klein Matterhorn climb planned. Therefore, the entire group is warned about an early and accurate rise. According to the plan, we must leave our room at 7.00, load things into the car and leave at 7.30 (control time). Up to the point that they decided to "ship" the child sleeping.

Surprising but true! We left at 7.10: surprised ourselves. It turns out we can be organized.

Having plotted the route on the navigator, we planned to arrive in Tä sch at about 10.30, drive 180 km.

The road was serpentine. Rising higher and higher into the mountains, they did not have time to click cameras. There was snow almost everywhere around. There were occasional waterfalls.


The most interesting thing is that even I - not very well versed in the traffic situation - noted to myself that we were driving along the road alone. But I decided that the highlands of Switzerland are sparsely populated. How many of those Swiss are there. Let's go. Turn. Another twist. Turn again. Snow.

There is only snow around.

When a barrier with a red and white circle appeared in front of the "muzzle" of the car, we did not immediately understand this joke. But then it dawned: the road is closed further! ! ! Completely closed!

At this point, the head turns on. We were helped by my "little white friend" - iPad. Carefully presented by a Great Friend.

We look through the further road: and everything around - in our understanding - is closed. Road to Andermatt is closed. Sad but true. That is, we understood that the only open way to Zermatt was through the Simplon pass. But for this we will have to return to Italy. Unpeal.....

We decided to take super photos and go down.

Frozen lake. Dam. And around - no one! There are only four of us.

A piercing cold wind. The mountains. Lake under ice. And we.

This is unlikely to ever happen again....

There was a proposal - let's ask the locals: what are the options? We really wanted to get to Zermatt.

In the nearest village they stopped and stuck to two men. As before, in double English-German, they explained with the uncles. We were given direction to Kandersteg, then train (train) to Spiez). Go.

Having with me such happiness as a tablet with 3G Internet, I started monitoring the price of the train from Kandersteg to Spiez - the prices upset me. Adult ticket to Zermatt - 117 francs. The thought came that this time we do not get on the Klein Matterhorn.

But .....approaching Kandersteg, we noticed the road sign "Crossing". And on the map ahead there is no queue of water. We are standing. We wait.

Oh, stranger! The queue started moving.

Calculation point. My aunt asks us for 27 francs. For what? Perplexity.

After all, we have already paid for all the roads in Switzerland. We pay and get in line. Waiting for anybody?


Next, a new surprise: we stop at the railway station. e. platform. We don't understand anything yet. We look at the map - there is an absolutely flat road ahead. The platform has moved. We go into the tunnel. And we drive 17 km in complete darkness.

True, next to us - a lantern is burning on the platform. Romantic is an understatement rather, unexpectedly. !

Further direction to Brig. So Matterhorn will take place! Hooray! !

12.00 - we are in Tä sch. Let's hurry. We want to catch the train to Zermatt - at 12.20. Tickets - 16 francs (round trip) and 8 francs - for Nika.

We have time. Let's go. Just 10 minutes. Tunnels. Ups. Here is Zermatt.

It is noteworthy that only electric taxis and electric buses are in use here. Red line. And green.

We need green. It leads to the Matterhorn glasier paradise.

Our bus just left. Will have to wait.

I begin to pester with questions to the uncle on the "red" bus. My super-German at the school level (three hundred years have passed! ! ) helps me figure out that I should go with this guy. Absolutely free. We still do not understand this, because at the stop it is written - the fare costs 3.80 francs. Let's go. A pretty village. We drive for about 10-12 minutes.

And here is the goal! ! ! Danke schö n! And everyone is happy!

And the uncle, who kindly gave us a ride on Zermatt absolutely free of charge, and we saw the ticket office where you can buy tickets for the lifts. Tickets to the last station cost 96 francs per person, a child is free.

Next - please! Do not read for the faint hearted!

Ordinary gondolas. Approximately 6 passengers. But we're going on Thursday. Snow below again. Chalet. Skiers scurry. And here is Furi - this is the first station for us. Height - 1867 meters. Like, not enough. Well, a little higher than Skalnato Pleso (1751 meters). We go straight to the next lift. And then we poked a little lift on Schwarzsee - and climbed immediately to Trockensteg (2939 meters).

There is only snow around. Snow is everywhere. Snow and sun.

And I'm starting to listen to myself. And there is a reason for that.


The day before, I was interested in the doctor - is it possible for me to climb to such a height. The doctor approved. But the Know-It-All Internet warned: people with heart problems should refrain from getting up.

And I want to feel like a complete person .....

So, anyway, everything is OK. Calmed down. And we move on.

The steepest and scariest climb. The difference in altitude is almost a kilometer (944 meters). Even in the lift, I begin to feel mountain sickness. Although there are a lot of skiers around me. And they do not show that they are uncomfortable.

Arrived: Klein Matterhorn. We arrived! We are here! ! At an altitude of -3883 meters ....Above sea level. Then they will write to me on Facebook - what the hell did you get there? I don't have an answer to this question. It needs to be felt.

Tunnel in the mountain, we cross the platform from where the skiers descend to Italy. They ask us: how is it in Zermatt? - Fine!

This is where it all started in earnest. It hit me: I feel really bad now, but I'm even afraid to say it. The pre-stored B52 does not climb into my throat. I want down and nothing else. I didn't calculate my strength. And there is no wagon. He just left. Oh my God! Stop the earth - I'll get off! !

Below, the red dot of the funicular cabin gradually increases in size. It would be faster ...Finally, we set off. After a while, I start to let go. And on Trokensteg I have already returned to my usual state.

There is a wonderful observation deck here. And the handsome Mattehü rn with a height of 4478 m is right in front of us. A cloud caught on the top of the mountain, which moved with a snail's pace along with our hope - to see the Matterhorn close and take memorable photos.

A bunch of meditating people of different nationalities were reclining on chairs, taking a tan. We also joined them. We got our B52. We have 4 glasses for two. And Toblerone chocolate. Symbolically: Toblerone on Toblerone.

Incredible beauty all around! Mountains, snow and silence....A cloud hangs over the top of Tobleron. The peak is not visible, but this does not bother anyone. The thought comes to my mind that I will definitely come back here again.


It's time ...We still have more than 200 kilometers to go to the lake. Como.

00 we are approaching the city of Como.

By the way, a very decent town. But we have no time to watch it this time.

SMS helmet. And we are met by the charming Eva with Amore Calipso. On the third floor is our apartment with a bunk double bed, as well as a very original bathroom and kitchen.

The hostess went for a walk, tactfully leaving us to put ourselves in order after an active journey. We have dinner and sleep.

And tomorrow - Genoa, which in January remained insufficiently explored, and then - the sea. Warm Ligurian Sea.

We said goodbye to Switzerland until next time.

Switzerland, I love you!

Chik, in a notebook - to your beloved Norway and charming Vienna.

Many thanks to everyone who reads me.

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