Resort Guide
Zermatt - Switzerland (Select another resort)
- Ski Lifts
- 57
- Length of Piste
- 394km
- No. of Slopes
- Blue: 57
- Red: 41
- Black: 21
- Resort Altitude
- 1620m
- Season
- November - May
- Highest Lift
- 3900m
- Cross Country Trails
- 8km
Just as Chamonix is defined by Mont Blanc, Zermatt is defined by the towering Matterhorn.
Skiers at the resort cannot ascend the whole 4478 metres, but can ski down from Klein Matterhorn at 3883 metres. Opportunities do not end there: the neighbouring areas of Gornergrat and Sunegga Paradise provide more options for the less expert, and the Gravity Park, for snowboarders, is one of the most comprehensive in Europe.
As is the trend with ski resorts, Zermatt takes its environmental obligations seriously. Only electric cars are allowed in the resort. Après ski choices range from the standard bar and club scene to a cinema and a museum.
Photo of Zermatt by Flickr user dsearls used under a Creative Commons license
Snow Conditions - Zermatt
These snow cams should give a visual feel for the snow conditions in Zermatt at the moment:
Snow and Lift Report for Zermatt:
- Resort Name:
- Zermatt
Snow Depth:- Top Depth: 170 cm
- Base Depth: 110 cm
- Lifts Open:
- 45 out of 57
- Snow fall in past 24 hours:
- 0 cm
- Primary Surface Conditions
- Hard Packed
Data provided by OnTheSnow. Click here for more detailed snow and weather data for Zermatt.
Data accurate as of 03/02/2012 at 10:30.
Piste Map
Want to know how the piste are laid out at Zermatt? Just click the map below!
Resort Map
Visit our detailed Zermatt resort map for a guide to where all the important stuff is located - bars, restaurants, chalets and hotels.
Zermatt Videos
We've scoured YouTube for the best Zermatt footage we can find - see below for our best picks:
- Nearest Airport
- Geneva
- Transfer Time
- 3 hrs 15 mins
- Transfer Cost From
- £70.44 per person*
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- * - price based on a one way 8 passenger private transfer
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