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# Findeln chalet village near Zermatt and a mountain gourmet trifecta

> Findeln is a tiny chalet hamlet at 2,020 m above Zermatt, celebrated for its postcard Matterhorn views and a cluster of gourmet restaurants totalling 41 Gault Millau points.

## Destination
Findeln hamlet, 2,020 m above sea level, above Zermatt, Switzerland.

## Getting there
A comfortable walk up from Zermatt, with the Matterhorn in sight throughout.

## Why visit
To combine spectacular Matterhorn scenery with high-altitude gastronomy across three award-winning restaurants on Zermatt Tourism's 'Gourmet Round'.

## What to see
- **Matterhorn views from Findeln** — The hamlet is described as offering the most perfect perspective on the Matterhorn.
- **Chez Vrony interior** — Features design luminaires and furniture by famous designer Heinz Julen, Vrony's brother.

## What to do
- **Gourmet Round through Findeln's three restaurants** — A curated progressive meal: starter at Paradies, main at Chez Vrony, dessert at Findlerhof, covering 41 Gault Millau points in total.
- **Lunch on the terrace at Chez Vrony** — The terrace fills quickly thanks to its direct Matterhorn views; the Original Vrony Burger is the crowd favourite.

## Good to know
Zermatt as a whole has over 100 restaurants; Findeln concentrates three of its top-rated options in one small hamlet. Chez Vrony has been run by Vrony herself since 1995, when she took it over from her father.

## Photos

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    caption: "Chalet Chez Vrony"
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