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Definitely stay in Zermatt rather than Tasch, its only a 20 odd minute train ride down to Tasch but it would be a right pain to do every night and you'd definitely want to go out in Zermatt rather than Tasch.
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levart, welcome to snowHeads
I stayed in Tasch when I skied Zermatt, but price and skiing were my main considerations. Apres doesn't bother me. Tasch is a car park with a couple of hotels. There is no atmosphere or apres there, so you would have to go back to Zermatt for the evening. (you can buy a multi-day pass for the train that gives you unlimited journeys between the two).
If it's a special trip, then I'd pay the extra and stay in Zermatt.
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zoe29, I *think* that means location is up near the KM cable car station. That's a very handy location for skiing (esp with the Furi connection into Gornergrat) but is approx. a half mile walk from the town centre.
I think it's worth the extra to stay in Zermatt although the trains do run quite late.
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Oh just thought of something else. the flight from Geneva to Edinburgh leaves too early in the morning to get the train back from Zermatt the same day so I plan on leaving Zermatt on saturday and then spending a night or even 2 in Geneva before flying back on sunday or monday. Can anyone recommend any changes to this plan, places to stop off on the way back to geneva or even spend a night?
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zoe29, if you can get a cheap deal then stay in the Moevenpick in Geneva, we managed to get B&B for £80 for two and it's a fabulous place to stay. Others have recommended traveling from Geneva to Lausanne (easy train journey).
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I have done New Year in Zermatt it is really great, we booked dinner which was a gala multi course affair, bit of a waste of money as all the action takes place outside in the small sq in front of the church. At midnight it is a shower in champagne then about an hour of fireworks including some low flying ones....
I would second whats been said above, stay in Zermatt if you can location is not that important as the lift system access points are all over the place and you are bound to be close to something. We stayed at the Alpina which was cheapish and fine.
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zoe29, I went to Zermatt a few years back and stayed in the area you describe in an Inghams chalet. Its a fabulous town, and definitely worth the extra to be in Zermatt rather than Tasch.
The KM station (gondola now, has replaced the cable car) sits at the bottom of a hill with most nearby accomodation being up that hill - and it's a steep walk when you are tired at the end of the day. There is an electro bus that serves the ski stations that stops by the KM gondola, but we found taking the Gronergrat cog railway or the funicular back into town then a 'town route' elecro bus back to the top of this area was easier as you could have a couple of apres ski sherbets in town before getting the bus and also the walk down the hill was easier than going up it.
One of my favourite bars was Elsie's - in a small square by the Zermatterhof hotel.
Whatever you choose, do go to Zermatt as its wonderful.
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I would second everyones comments. Stay in Zermatt. Beautiful town, skiing and great nightlife. Hope your apartment has Matterhorn views some of the cheaper apartments in the buildings may not and it is worth paying the extra. The view to wake up looking at that mountain puts you in good form for the day.
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Yes, definately stay in Zermatt!! It was the first ever ski resort I went to and it really captured my imagination and set me on my path for a lot of sking to come. The town is very nice and definately an experience you'd want to be part of while you are there. I agree completely with the previous poster as my room did have a view of the Matterhorn and it was very inspiring to start each day with =)
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Have got the aprtment booked now, just sending off the deposit. Yes we have a view of the matterhorn, there were 2 apartments available, 1 with a view and one without so I paid a bit extra for the view
I just have to find a hotel in geneva now. I had a look at the Moevenpick and it did look lovely but a bit over budget. has anyone stayed in the Admiral hotel. its fairly cheap and near the train station but looks ok
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Papperla Pub afterwards always set me right again.
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Zoe29 --
Sleep in Zermatt. Tasch is too far off the beaten track.
Pick a residence as close to one of the major lifts as possible. The closer the better.
The Zermatt skibuses suck. They are tiny and overcrowded. New Year will be chaos. Avoid the buses wherever possible.
If you can find accommodation within roughly 500 meters of a big lift, then book it immediately.
The Hotel Perren, near the Sunnega Funicular, is one example:
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g188098-d260467-Reviews-Hotel_Perren-Zermatt_Valais_Swiss_Alps.html
Zermatt is one of the world's top 5 resorts. But get close to a lift if you want to maximize fun and minimize hassle.
Good luck.
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if your staying in Zermatt, for a night out go to the 'North Wall'. Guys called Sparky, Pocket and Chris own/work there. Best night out in the town, Zermatt is truely awsome.
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zoe29, I don't know much about Zermatt but I was in Switzerland at the weekend and was seriously unimpressed with Geneva. We stayed in the Hotel Moderne on Friday night and didn't like that or the look of Geneva at night. We were in Sion on Saturday night and it was far more pleasant.
If I was you I would be looking to stay the extra time in the mountains or in Sion, Montreaux or Lausanne (by the lake in Ouchy) which are all on the train route back to Geneva. If you stay somewhere still in Valais on the train line (still near the mountains) you can even day trip it up by bus to the slopes of the 4 Valleys if you fancy some more ski. Sion is handy for Veysonnaz & Siviez or from Martigny you can train it up to Verbier.
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Zermatt is the best ski resort in the world , I've been there 6 times and can't wait to go back. Maybe next year...........
I hope you won't be disappointed.
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Zermatt is wonderful, you'll have such a great time! We stayed in a lovely apartment there, I've forgotten the name though.
Geneva isn't the most exciting place. It's OK for a night, but I'd visit somewhere else on the way back instead - maybe Lausanne? I wonder if you could get the train back to Lausanne or Montreux and then go back to Geneva by boat over the lake? I think the boats only run at weekends in winter, but it would be a lovely way to finish the trip...
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