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Beware the electric carts... :) - Zermatt
Beware the electric carts... :)
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High altitude precautions...
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  • Updated By Tripack on September 9, 2004
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  • Klein Matterhorn - Zermatt
    Klein Matterhorn
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    Chi va piano, va sano e va lontano... (Who goes slowly, goes safetly, goes far) Don't forget to acclimatize before going on up to the Klein Matterhorn (3'800m). Please bear in mind that you need plenty of fluids and time to acclimatize when you are at an altitude of over 9,840 feet / 3,000 meters. You will avoid headaches or dizzy feelings. Clothing tips: Warm clothing, a windproof jacket and solid footwear are a must, whatever the time of year. And, of course, don’t forget your sunglasses, sun cream and your cap/hat at these high altitudes.

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    Electric vans and taxis
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  • By sierralyndon on February 16, 2003
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  • Even though Zermatt is supposed to be a car free town, there are many electricty-powered taxis and vans zipping around. Watch out for these!! They come quite fast on those small roads, so watch out for them and look behind you. Especially if you are a new skiier like me, unaccustomed to walking around in those damn ski boots with half a tonne of skis on your shoulders!

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    Silent Electric Carts!
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  • By travelfrosch on February 19, 2006
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  • Beware the electric carts... :) - Zermatt
    Beware the electric carts...
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    Because cars are not allowed in Zermatt, only electric vehicles are allowed on the streets. The downside to this is, these electric carts are silent. Drivers generally look out for pedestrians and will ring an attached bell to warn those around them, but keep an eye on your surroundings just in case. It could save you from scrambling down a stairwell or embankment to avoid being run down!


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    Avalanche
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  • By herzog63 on February 1, 2003
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  • Avalanche Protection - Zermatt
    Avalanche Protection
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    If you're hiking or skiing when the conditions for an avalanche are present be aware of you surroundings!! These snow fences are designed to help to keep the snow pack in place but I certainly saw plenty of mountain sides with a big pile of trees at the bottom that were deposited there from an avalanche!

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    There is a McDonald's in Zermatt
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  • Updated By gregoryr1m on April 16, 2005
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    by gregoryr1m
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    Sad but true!! I could never understand why a person who travels great distances only to dine at McDonald's. For some odd reason people find comfort in going to McDonald's when they're abroad. People in our group were all excited to see a McDonald's in Zermatt so they can get their fix of Big Macs and French Fries.... It's a piece of home, I guess. I much prefer to dine at a restaurant unique to the place I am visiting. Honestly, to each his own. :*) About the photograph This photograph is not really the McDonald's in Zermatt because I didn't photo THAT one, this one is in Minneapolis — I thought photographing it in Winter gave it the appearance that it could be a McDonald's in Switzerland ;*)

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    Avalanche hazard
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  • Updated By Tripack on July 2, 2005
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  • The White Death... - Zermatt
    The White Death...
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    If you're going skiing/surfing off-piste or climbing. Please respect the local regulations and read the avalanche bullettins. Keep in mind that nature is always stronger than humans, so keep humble. In case of emergency call 117

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  • Website: http://www.slf.ch/avalanche/avalanche-en.html

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    Crevasses Danger
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  • By Tripack on May 14, 2006
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  • Danger on Glacier - Zermatt
    Danger on Glacier
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    Respect the local signs, especially if you are skiing on the glacier. Pay attention that crevasses could be hide by a fresh snow cover, so stay on the beaten path... and avoid to dissappear in the heart of an Alpine Glacier.

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    Unseasonal Weather!
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  • Updated By sandysmith on September 8, 2002
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  • Zermatt Warnings or Dangers
    by sandysmith
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    Mountain weather can be unpredictable - even in the height of summer snow can fall. This was the town of Zermatt seen from our hotel roof sun terrase ....and the month ...it was AUGUST. More snow pics in the travelogue! So be prepared take clothes for all types of weather!


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    The altitude....
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  • Updated By KelseyQ on February 16, 2005
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  • Matterhorn - Zermatt
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    The altitude in in Zermatt can give you a headache, make you feel tired or ill and generally just dehydrated. Drinks gallons of water, try to get a humidifier put in your room and run a hot bath. Leave the water in the tub when you sleep. I was sleeping at 2222 m so, about 600 m higher than Zermatt which really made a difference when I was getting used to the climate/altitute.

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    Slippery Streets!
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  • By NateWill22 on February 7, 2004
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  • Most certainly winter brings a lot of snow and ice to Zermatt, which makes walking around kind of troublesome. First of all, it has some pretty steep roads, with signs showing the angles and saying "be careful" in German. With all of that ice it can get pretty slippery. I couldn't tell you how many times we fell going up or down steps and on those steep streets, where you can slide for quite a distance before stopping!

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