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Switzerland’s Matterhorn mountain 'will not be closed'

Switzerland’s Matterhorn mountain 'will not be closed'

Local authorities in the Swiss resort of Zermatt have dismissed calls for the Matterhorn to be closed after a mountain guide said the peak was too dangerous.

Two German climbers die in Swiss mountain fall

Two German climbers die in Swiss mountain fall

South Korean climber dies on Switzerland’s Matterhorn

South Korean climber dies on Switzerland’s Matterhorn

Dutch walker killed in Swiss hiking accident

Dutch walker killed in Swiss hiking accident

Stranded US teens rescued from Zurich's Uetliberg mountain

Stranded US teens rescued from Zurich's Uetliberg mountain

British climber dies on Switzerland’s Matterhorn

British climber dies on Switzerland’s Matterhorn

2018

Could Switzerland see a record number of mountain deaths this year?

Could Switzerland see a record number of mountain deaths this year?

Hiker saved after rescue services phone in CPR instructions

Hiker saved after rescue services phone in CPR instructions

Hikers saved by Whatsapp message after falling in Swiss mountains

Hikers saved by Whatsapp message after falling in Swiss mountains

2017

Cold spell set to interrupt golden October weather

Cold spell set to interrupt golden October weather

Alpine safari: where to spot Switzerland’s ‘big five’ this summer

Alpine safari: where to spot Switzerland’s ‘big five’ this summer

Body of German missing for 30 years found on Swiss glacier

Body of German missing for 30 years found on Swiss glacier

Woman dies after being struck by lightning on Matterhorn

Woman dies after being struck by lightning on Matterhorn

IN PICS: World’s longest suspension bridge opens in Switzerland

IN PICS: World’s longest suspension bridge opens in Switzerland

Postbus launches new open-top coach

Postbus launches new open-top coach

Hikers turn rubbish collectors in Swiss Alps

Hikers turn rubbish collectors in Swiss Alps

Two Swiss tourists die whilst hiking in Spain

Two Swiss tourists die whilst hiking in Spain

Walker seriously injured after being attacked by Swiss cows

Walker seriously injured after being attacked by Swiss cows

2016

Swiss teenager dies after fall whilst hiking in Austria

Swiss teenager dies after fall whilst hiking in Austria

7 incredible Swiss mountain cabins to visit this weekend

7 incredible Swiss mountain cabins to visit this weekend

A shepherd and two hikers die in the Valais

A shepherd and two hikers die in the Valais

Britain's May takes holiday in Switzerland

Britain's May takes holiday in Switzerland

Cow destroyed for attacking Davos hiker

Cow destroyed for attacking Davos hiker

Swiss hiker in Austria rescued after sending SOS to America

Swiss hiker in Austria rescued after sending SOS to America

Hiking accidents claim lives in Swiss mountains

Hiking accidents claim lives in Swiss mountains

Man falls to his death over dropped ski pole

Man falls to his death over dropped ski pole

Report: deaths among hikers at five year high

Report: deaths among hikers at five year high

2015

Swiss Alps claim five lives in fatal weekend

Swiss Alps claim five lives in fatal weekend

Hiker dies after 80-metre plunge in Appenzell

Hiker dies after 80-metre plunge in Appenzell

2014

Body of Czech climber found after 40 years

Body of Czech climber found after 40 years

Woman dies in 200-metre Valais mountain fall

Woman dies in 200-metre Valais mountain fall

Swiss mountains claim latest hiker victim

Swiss mountains claim latest hiker victim

Army: 80-kilometre hike 'too much' for pupils

Army: 80-kilometre hike 'too much' for pupils

Expats lace up running shoes for Swiss races

Expats lace up running shoes for Swiss races

2012

Cows attack woman hiking in Alpine meadow

Cows attack woman hiking in Alpine meadow

2011

Swiss nudist hiker awaits appeal ruling

Swiss girl in call for more naked hiking

Swiss girl in call for more naked hiking

Scout dies in 300-metre fall