Zermatt ski resort
Snow Range
1620-3883m
breathtaking scenery, great skiing & superb restaurants, Zermatt has it all
Spectacularly situated beneath the majestic Matterhorn, Zermatt has everything to offer in the way of fantastic skiing, picturesque surroundings and a lively nightlife. Particularly well suited to intermediate and advanced skiers the high altitude ensures reliable snow conditions throughout the season. Zermatt ski resort is also linked to Cervinia in Italy, so you can start the day in Switzerland, lunch in Italy and be back in time for dinner. That is of course if you can tear yourself away from the mountain restaurants of Zermatt which are some of the best in the world! The vibrant village centre is entirely car-free, with only electric taxis and horse drawn sleighs for getting around. The streets are packed with smart shops and boutiques which make for a pleasant evening stroll before enjoying the lively nightlife, with something to suit most tastes.
- the experience
- the slopes Zermatt snowboarding
- Zermatt lift passes and tuition
- ski/snowboarding tuition in Zermatt
The experience
Zermatt Après Ski
Lively nightlife with an excellent range of cafés and bars · Papperla bar, Elsie's place, the bar Vernissage, the Village, Brown Cow and the Pink Elephant for jazz.
Activities
· indoor swimming pool · curling · ice skating · bowling · fitness centre · solarium · heli-skiing · sleigh rides · paragliding
Eating out in Zermatt
Well known for a vast array of fabulous restaurants with over 70 to choose from. Typical 3 course meal from approx. Chf 50 · Brown Cow Snack Bar for great burgers, Stockhorn Grill or The Spaghetti Factory.
Other amenities
· Large selection of stylish shops and boutiques · Zermatt museum · Miles of cleared winter walkways (special walkers pass available locally)
Resort features
- Crystal Ski Escort
- Fast Pass
- Ski 2 countries
- Twin Centre
- Winter Wonderland
Transfer time
Geneva 3 hrs 30 mins
Transfers are by coach to Täsch and then train.
The slopes
Beginners
The wide-open runs of the Sunnegga and Trokenersteg provide the ideal terrain for beginners, while the slopes of the Gornergrat, reached after a spectacular cog-wheel train journey, should be easily manageable after a few lessons from the expert ski school.
Intermediates
Zermatt is a true intermediate's paradise with a tremendous variety of runs available including scenic descents through trees and long red runs. Take the cable car to the Rothorn paradise where there are several challenging red runs and one that will take you all the way back to Zermatt. Choose a sunny day to ski over to Cervinia (included on area lift pass) and try the 14kms run from the Plateau Rosa.
Advanced
Every good skier should experience the challenging black runs, fantastic off-piste and guaranteed snow. Try the Trifti - one of Europe's longest and most difficult mogul slopes. Other highlights include the gun-barrel Tiefbach descent and the Schwarzsee, Stockhorn and Matterhorn glacier paradise areas.
Snowboarding
Hook up with a guide and get the most out of the powder bowls and couloirs that Zermatt has to offer. For the even more daring, heli-boarding is popular here. There is the Gravity Park for those who fancy a jump with tables, halfpipe, quarter and bumps and beginners are not left out with some long, mellow runs high on the mountain.
Slope facts
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Total kms of piste
183kms Zermatt (313kms including Cervinia)
Piste type No. of runs Easy 19 Intermediate 33 Difficult 15 -
Number of lifts
36 (57 including Cervinia)
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Direction of slopes
N, W
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Snow cannons
900
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Longest run
17kms
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Mountain restaurants
38
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Cross-country trails
12kms
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Snow Range
1620-3883m
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Village Height:
1,620m (5,346ft)
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Highest Ski Lift
3,820m (12,606ft)
Lift passes and tuition
Lift pass, ski hire and tuition prices shown are correct at time of publication. However, all prices quoted may be subject to change during the ski season.
Lift Pass
| 6 Day | Adult | Child | Youth | Senior |
| Local | £233 | £116 | £198 | £214 |
| Area | £262 | £131 | £223 | £241 |
Lift pass coverage: Local covers all lifts in Zermatt. Area also covers Cervinia, Italy.
Photo required for lift pass? 8 days + and children under 9 yrs old.
Lift pass keycard deposit: Chf 5
Ski/Board Tuition
| Adult | Child | |
| Ski beginners (1 x 6hrs, 4 x 3hrs) | £272 | - |
| Ski intermediates (4 x 3hrs) | £202 | - |
| Ski Advanced (1 x 6hrs) | £101 | - |
| Ski (6 x 5 hrs) | - | £453 |
| Board beginners (5 x 3hrs) | £272 | - |
Children: Ski 6-12 years. Sun-Fri 0900-1500 (1hr supervised break for lunch).
Off-Piste
Advanced
This year we have teamed up with Zermatt's first British ski school to offer high quality instruction with instructors fluent in English, and classes of no more than 6.
Intermediate & advanced skiers should try the one day technical refresher course. This session will give you a technical boost to kick start your holiday, and get you back on the runs you were doing last year (Sunday 9.00am-4.00pm, £101 per person).
the savings
FREE skis and boot hire for children when both parents pre-book skis and boots.
Ski/board equipment
Ski/Board Equipment
| 6 Days | Adult | Child | Youth |
| Skis | £97 | £28 | £49 |
| Superior skis | £132 | - | - |
| Boots | £56 | £20 | £28 |
| Snowboard | £97 | - | £67 |
| Superior snowboard | £132 | - | - |
| Snowboard boots | £56 | - | £39 |
| Helmet | £25 | £12 | £12 |
the savings
FREE skis and boot hire for children when both parents pre-book skis and boots.
† 2 for 1 lift pass is available on selected accommodation on selected dates. See accommodation page for details.
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