Tourists are asked to consider the situation in the mountains.
About 13 thousand tourists were captured by elements in the ski resort of Zermatt in the Alps. Due to heavy snowfall in the region interrupted by road and rail.
Several valleys in the Canton of Valais totally isolated from 8 January 2018 to Leave or arrive in Zermatt is not yet possible because of the abundance of snow. Road closed due to threat of avalanches, but the decision to evacuate has not been taken yet. Local authorities say that the situation is under control
In turn, tourists are advised to take into account meteorological conditions and to comply with security measures.