Looking for a thrill on the slopes...Zermatt is the place. Zermatt has a fascinating history going back centuries. Originally, the area was inhabited by shepherds who took their flocks to graze in the mountains. The name ‘Zermatt’ comes from ‘Zur Matte’, meaning ‘by the meadow’, referring to the village's location near a meadow. In the 13th century, Zermatt began to develop as a small...