Zermatt ski resort
Snow Range
1620-3883m
Intro
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.
- the experience
- the slopes Zermatt snowboarding
- Zermatt lift passes and tuition
- ski/snowboarding tuition in Zermatt
The experience
Zermatt Nightlife
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 pool, curling, ice skating, bowling, fitness centre, heli-skiing, sleigh rides and 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
Transfer time
Geneva 3 hrs 30 mins
Transfers are by coach to Täsch and then train.
The slopes
Ski Information 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.
Ski Information 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.
Ski Information 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.
Ski Information 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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Snow Cannons
25%
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Longest Run
17kms
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Mountain Restaurants
38
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Cross-country
12kms
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Snow Range
1620-3883m
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Resort Height:
1,620m (5,346ft)
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Transfer
Please enquire for prices to upgrade to a private transfer
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 | £243 | £124 | £207 | £225 |
| Area | £274 | £140 | £233 | £253 |
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) | £259 | - |
| Ski intermediates (4 x 3hrs) | £192 | - |
| Ski Advanced (1 x 6hrs) | £96 | - |
| Ski (6 x 5 hrs) | - | £431 |
| Board beginners (5 x 3hrs) | £259 | - |
Children: Ski 6-12 years. Sun-Fri 0900-1500 (1hr supervised break for lunch).
Snow Savers
Kids ski free: FREE helmet for kids booking skis & boots; FREE child ski and boot hire for each parent pre-booking skis and boots
Senior savers: reduced lift pass prices for seniors 65yrs +
Ski/board equipment
Ski/Board Equipment
| 6 Days | Adult | Youth | Child |
| Skis | £92 | £46 | £27 |
| Superior skis | £126 | - | - |
| Boots | £53 | £27 | £19 |
| Snowboard | £92 | £62 | - |
| Superior snowboard | £126 | - | - |
| Snowboard boots | £53 | £36 | - |
| Helmet | £24 | £11 | £11 |
Snow Savers
Kids ski free: FREE helmet for kids booking skis & boots; FREE child ski and boot hire for each parent pre-booking skis and boots
Senior savers: reduced lift pass prices for seniors 65yrs +
† 2 for 1 lift pass is available on selected accommodation on selected dates. See accommodation page for details.
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