Zermatt Ski Resort Info
Zermatt has been awarded the best Ski Resort in the Alps, it is home to the worlds best Ski Chalet and hosts Switzerland’s best Boutique Hotel.
It is located in a German speaking area of Switzerland, at the foot of the famous Matterhorn, that also gives access to Cervinia, Italy – you can enjoy a ski safari too.
Zermatt is part of the Swiss-Italian ski area – the Matterhorn Ski Paradise – together with the resorts of Valtournenche and Breuil-Cervinia.
It is unique and able to offer skiing 365 days a year due to the Theodul Glacier and the lift systems.
The resort is snow sure and the town is car free, with a range of culinary delights (it boasts 4 Michelin starred restaurants in one town!).
The famous Gornergrat railway winds its way up out of the town and rises to 3089 meters with stunning views.
The Ski Resort
- Ski Area: 322 km.
- Longest Run: 22 km.
- Number of Lifts: 53.
- Altitude: 3899 m.
- Number of Snowparks: 2 (winter / summer).
- Nearest Airport: Geneva – Milano.
Lift pass options
Zermatt has a couples of different lift pass options:
- Beginner Area Sunnegga Pass: this pass it covers beginner park “Wolli” and 3 chairlifts with blu runs.
- Zermatt Pass: it covers the surrounding areas, Sunnega, Riffleberg and the Matterhorn Glacier.
- International Pass: access to Cervinia too, 322 km of piste spread across Switzerland and Italy.
