Reviews of Piccola Fiamma by Pizzo Fiamma

If you're looking for the perfect place to base yourself for a magical stay under the Matterhorn, you've found it! The chalet is gorgeous and authentic, with modern finishes and thoughtful touches inside - like a strong shower, Swiss chocolates and plenty of tea/coffee. The location is about 20 minutes walk from the train station, but it's so scenic you won't notice it going by (and taxi transfer is included on arrival and departure). It's got all the facilities needed to cook delicious, local dinners (another huge value add given the cost of eating out). The front terrace has stunning Matterhorn views with deck chairs and grass to stretch out - it was hard to leave each day! There's a shared washer and dryer that can be used for free (including detergent) - you just need to let them know and collect a card. We can't wait to come back! We visited in late June and have included some of our favourite hikes and mountain huts below: take the steep path up from town to Edelweiss hut for dramatic Zermatt views and delicious iced tea and carrot cake, walk Schwarzsee to Zermatt via Zmutt for fairytale rolling hills, countless marmot sightings and an idyllic hamlet (stopping for hot choc at Restaurant Stafelalp and mouth watering rosti at Restaurant Z'Mutt), head from Trockener Steg up to Gandegghutte for hot choc before heading back down to Schwarzsee for a rocky, isolated hike that take you up close to the base of Matterhorn's peak, after cooling off in Grunsee, divert off the 5 Lakes walk route towards Findeln for a stunning birds eye view down to this idyllic hamlet and an alpine ginger beer at Chez Vrony, take a late afternoon train up to Gornergrat and enjoy a sunset walk around the top station or back down towards Rotenboden (or even through to Riffelberg or Riffelalp), before taking the last train down.

Unbelievable tiny studio/chalet that is located on the edge of Winklematten with an incredible view and direct access to the trails. It had all the amenities needed for us to cook and has a lovely patio.

Nothing. It was fantastic.

The view is crazyyy you can see the top of matterhorn from the window of the house and the host Christopher provides almost everything u need even the international charger love this place so much wanna go back❤️

The cabin is very well stocked (they even had a fondue pot to make DIY fondue at home!). It has all the amenities you need for winter vacation: heated floors, comfortable warm beds, on-site ski room, free taxi service to and from the train station, etc. The owners were also very kind and accommodating.

The cabin is a bit far out of town (although the plus side is it’s very quiet!). It’s also listed as ski in / ski out but it’s not quite. You can technically ski down a steep walking trail but you have to walk your skis back up.

amazing view, quite get away super comfy

Fantastic view of the Matterhorn, right from the front door! Very cosy little cabin that had more than we expected. Fully equipped kitchenette, complete with an oven, induction cooker, ample crockery. Very impressed with the owner’s attention to detail. Bed was comfortable with charging ports on both sides. Christoph was very helpful and exceptional service provided.

Faint smell of manure at times while sitting at the porch but it didn’t bother us much. Location is a distance away from zermatt village center, but great secluded location if you like privacy and able to enjoy the beautiful scenery away from the crowd.