We are trying to do a big loop in September 2025. The part of the loop that has me stumped is the Chamonix/Zermatt area. We will be coming from Colmar, France. Is there a better way than the train? We love the train, but some of the trips are up to 15 hours. Can the cable cars help us out? A Bus?
We are in the early stages of planning, so adding or subtracting is ok.
After Zermatt, we wanted to go over towards Salzburg, but that is a haul as well. Thanks!
Posted by
Green Bay
22251 posts
I get 6 to 7 hours cutting through Switzerland. You might be having a problem because the TERs between Colmar and Basel and between Vallorcine and Chamonix are not yet officially scheduled by SNCF for September. You are too early to look at these. Wait a few months before they show up on the schedule.
Posted by
Maryland
957 posts
Chamonix through Vallorcine to Martigny to Visp to Zermatt. Check the SBB website for the Swiss portions. Total seems to be about 4 hours. As mentioned the schedules may not be available yet.
Posted by
Wengen
3026 posts
You are just to early to plan regional trips.
Use a date in next week to get an idea of what is available on those routes. Note that Chamonix and Zermatt are not in the same area...
Zermatt to Salzburg will unavoidably be a long haul. Geography cannot be ignored...