Hours before, rescuers from Air Zermatt had spotted the lifeless bodies of two other climbers at the base of the north side. Both accidents took place on the Hornli (NE) ridge, considered the normal route on the mountain
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Breaking news:Just now:Switzerland: Three fatalities and one injury reported following an avalanche in Zermatt.
Swiss authorities launched a rescue operation after the avalanche at the ski resort town. Police did not identify the victims MORE
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Rick Steves: Switzerland’s Matterhorn is worth the hype and here’s when you should go
On my two previous trips to Switzerland’s tiny-but-touristy Zermatt, I failed to catch a glimpse of the glorious Matterhorn mountain MORE
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Rail journey of a lifetime – step aboard the Glacier Express to the Matterhorn
Peruse any list of the world’s greatest rail journeys, and you’re bound to find the Glacier Express. It takes eight hours MORE
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