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Two children balancing on a wooden raft crossing an alpine lake with the Matterhorn rising behind them on a summer day in Zermatt

ZERMATT FAMILY ACTIVITY GUIDING

Discover Family Adventures with Private Local Guides

Spend less time organising the day and more time making unforgettable family memories. Our local guides create fun mountain adventures tailored to every age and ability.

FULL DAY 

LOW SEASON

CHF 450

HIGH SEASON

CHF 450

09:00 - 15:00

Perfect for

A full day of family adventures

Activities tailored to every age

Activities tailored to every age

Time for lunch and breaks

HALF DAY 

LOW SEASON

CHF 250

HIGH SEASON

CHF 250

Flexible

Perfect for

Perfect for younger children

Flexible around nap times

Flexible around nap times

Create lasting memories

ENHANCE YOUR EXPERIENCE

CONCIERGE UPGRADE

Take the guesswork away and include any of the following alongside your guided days.

Lift passes arranged

Ski rental equipment

Private transfers or rail tickets

Restaurant reservations and management

Unique mountain experiences

A guest being guided by an instructor at the top of a treetop zip wire platform in a forest adventure park in Zermatt in summer

SIGNATURE GUIDED EXPERIENCES

Designed Around the Best of Zermatt

Beyond the slopes and the trails, there's a whole side of Zermatt worth making room for. Heli-tours over the Matterhorn, a husky ride through fresh snow, an afternoon on the curling rink, the scenic train up to Gornergrat, or a slow spa day once your legs have earned it. We arrange the lot, summer and winter, and fit it around the rest of your week.

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WINTER

A Taste of Italy Adventure

Cross the border into Italy on skis and experience a completely different side of the Alps. Enjoy scenic descents, quieter slopes, and a memorable mountain lunch before returning to Zermatt with your private guide.

✓ Guided ski route into Cervinia
✓ Scenic Italian mountain lunch
✓ Best for confident intermediate to advanced skiers

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WINTER

First Day in Zermatt

The perfect introduction to Zermatt for first time visitors. Learn the mountain, understand the lift system, discover the best ski areas for your ability, and start your holiday with confidence and local insight.

✓ Resort orientation and lift guidance
✓ Terrain matched to your ability
✓ Local tips for dining and key routes

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SUMMER

Alpine E-Bike Explorer

Discover more of the mountains with a guided e-bike adventure through scenic alpine trails, hidden villages, and breathtaking viewpoints, with routes tailored to your pace and ability.

✓ Scenic alpine trails and villages
✓ Routes tailored to your ability
✓ Optional mountain lunch stop

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SUMMER

Five Lakes Signature Hike

Explore one of Zermatt’s most beautiful hiking routes with a private guide, passing crystal clear alpine lakes, iconic Matterhorn viewpoints, and finishing with a memorable mountain lunch.

✓ Matterhorn reflection viewpoints
✓ Private guide and flexible pace
✓ Optional mountain lunch

stunning winter chalet in Zermatt light up as the night draws in

Looking for the Complete Experience?

Explore our tailored holidays.

GUEST EXPERIENCES

Trusted By Guests From Around The World

From the USA and Europe to the Middle East and beyond, our guests return year after year for seamless family ski holidays, unforgettable alpine adventures, and fully tailored stays in Zermatt. With local expertise, personal planning, and genuine care throughout every trip.

MEET THE TEAM

Local Experts Who Live The Mountains

Jacob Wells, founder of The Mountain Company, smiling in front of the Matterhorn in Zermatt

Jacob Wells

Co founder

Bio

Mountain Company guide giving a thumbs up in front of the Matterhorn on a sunny day in Zermatt

Matthew Grundy

Co founder

Bio

Mountain Company guide gesturing towards the Matterhorn in branded orange jacket on a bluebird day in Zermatt

Richard McCarroll

Local Guide

Bio

Daniel, ski guide at The Mountain Company, smiling in front of the Matterhorn in Zermatt

Dan O’Dor

Local Guide

Bio

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Why Book a Private Family Guide in Zermatt?

Family Days, Made Easy

Planning a day that works for children and adults alike is not always simple, especially in a new place. That is where we come in. We organise and guide days built entirely around your family, handling the logistics, the timing, and the little details, so you get to relax and enjoy the time together.

With a local guide who knows the best family-friendly spots and how to keep younger adventurers smiling, every day runs smoothly and everyone goes home happy.

: Two people laughing as they sledge down a snow slope with the Matterhorn standing sharply against a blue winter sky above Zermatt

When to Go

Summer in Zermatt

Our family guiding days run through the summer season, when Zermatt's forest parks, trails, and mountain attractions are open and at their best. It is the perfect time for families to explore and adventure together.

What to Expect

A Day Built Around Your Family

Our family days are private and completely flexible. We can plan a packed day of activities, a relaxed morning of fun, or a mix of adventure and downtime, whatever suits your family best. We can include lunch stops, lift tickets, and activities as part of a complete package, or simply provide an expert local guide to lead the day.

Two children balancing on a wooden raft crossing an alpine lake with the Matterhorn rising behind them on a summer day in Zermatt

What Makes Zermatt So Special for Families?

Unforgettable Days for the Whole Family

Zermatt is one of the most magical places to explore as a family, and sharing it together is what makes it special. From the excitement on your children's faces at the forest fun park to gentle adventures beneath the Matterhorn, every day is filled with the kind of moments families remember long after the holiday ends. With a local guide taking care of everything, you are free to simply enjoy it all together.

READY FOR ADVENTURE?

Tell us who is coming and what you are hoping for, and we will design the perfect hiking day for your group.

Why Book a Private Family Guide in Zermatt?

Family Days, Made Easy

Planning a day that works for children and adults alike is not always simple, especially in a new place. That is where we come in. We organise and guide days built entirely around your family, handling the logistics, the timing, and the little details, so you get to relax and enjoy the time together.

With a local guide who knows the best family-friendly spots and how to keep younger adventurers smiling, every day runs smoothly and everyone goes home happy.

: Two people laughing as they sledge down a snow slope with the Matterhorn standing sharply against a blue winter sky above Zermatt

When to Go

Summer in Zermatt

Our family guiding days run through the summer season, when Zermatt's forest parks, trails, and mountain attractions are open and at their best. It is the perfect time for families to explore and adventure together.

What to Expect

A Day Built Around Your Family

Our family days are private and completely flexible. We can plan a packed day of activities, a relaxed morning of fun, or a mix of adventure and downtime, whatever suits your family best. We can include lunch stops, lift tickets, and activities as part of a complete package, or simply provide an expert local guide to lead the day.

What Makes Zermatt So Special for Families?

Unforgettable Days for the Whole Family

Zermatt is one of the most magical places to explore as a family, and sharing it together is what makes it special. From the excitement on your children's faces at the forest fun park to gentle adventures beneath the Matterhorn, every day is filled with the kind of moments families remember long after the holiday ends. With a local guide taking care of everything, you are free to simply enjoy it all together.

Two children balancing on a wooden raft crossing an alpine lake with the Matterhorn rising behind them on a summer day in Zermatt

READY FOR ADVENTURE?

Tell us who is coming and what you are hoping for, and we will design the perfect hiking day for your group.

The Matterhorn sits in golden hour as the sun sets and the clouds draw in

WHY THE MOUNTAIN COMPANY

Private Guiding. Personal Service. Unforgettable Mountain Days.

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LOCAL EXPERTS

Our guides live here, work here, and know these mountains like no one else

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SAFETY FIRST

Your Safety is our priority. We are certified

and mountain safety trained.

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TAILORED TO YOU

Every day is designed around your goals, ability, and interests

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MEMORIES THAT LAST

We don't just show you the mountains, we help you create memories to remember

Your Questions, Answered

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