Zermatt
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, superb mountain restaurants and a lively nightlife. On arrival, by train from the village of Täsch, you will find the vibrant village centre entirely car-free, with only electric taxis and horse drawn sleighs, and the streets packed with beautiful shops and boutiques. This is one of Europe's top skiing resorts and you will enjoy the vast ski area that also covers Cervinia in Italy.
- the experience
- the slopes
- lift passes and tuition
- ski/board equipment
The experience
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 pools · Curling · Ice skating · Bowling · Fitness centre · Solarium · Heli-skiing · Sleigh rides · Paragliding
Eating out
Well known for a vast array of fabulous restaurants with over 70 to choose from. Typical 3-course meal from approx. SFr35 · 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)
Family choice
There are two kindergarten/crèches. Cost approx. SFr370 for 5 full days including lunch (0915-1600). Half-days can also be booked. The Pumuckel has qualified, English speaking nannies to look after children from 2-5 years old. Open daily from 0900-1700 and children over 6 can take basic ski lessons. Cost approx. SFr90 per day for a full day with lunch.
Pre-bookable Extras
Iglu-Dorf - Spend the night in an igloo!
In the most stunning location below the Gonergat up at 2727m, you can spend an unforgettable night at the Zermatt igloo village. The price includes a delicious Gruyère cheese fondue, a nocturnal snow shoe tour, breakfast in the mountain restaurant, whirlpool & all non-alcoholic drinks. There is a choice of romance-igloos for 2 people and standard igloos for up to 6 people:
| Standard igloo | £80 per person |
| Standard igloo* | £50 per person |
| Romantic igloo | £125 per person |
*(child under 12 yrs)
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
| Days | 6 | 13 |
| Adult (Local) | £198 | £340 |
| Adult (Area) | £223 | £383 |
| Senior/Youth (Local) | £169 | £289 |
| Senior/Youth (Area) | £190 | £326 |
| Child (Local) | £102 | £173 |
| Child (Area) | £114 | £193 |
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: SFr5
Ski/Board Tuition
| Adult | Child | |
| Ski beginners | £218 | - |
| Ski intermediates | £162 | - |
| Jumps, bumps & powder | £81 | - |
| Ski (6 x 5 hrs) | - | £363 |
| Board beginners | £218 | - |
Children: Ski 6-12 years. Sun-Fri 0900-1500 (1hr supervised break for lunch).
No. of instructors: 20
the savings
FREE skis and boot hire for children when both parents pre-book skis and boots.
Ski/board equipment
Ski/Board Equipment
| Days | 6 | 13 |
| Skis & sticks | £78 | £125 |
| Superior skis | £106 | £170 |
| Snowboard | £78 | £125 |
| Ski/board boots | £39 | £64 |
| Child skis & sticks | £22 | £34 |
| Child ski boots | £17 | £25 |
| Youth skis & sticks | £39 | £59 |
| Youth ski boots | £22 | £36 |
| Youth snowboard | £54 | £89 |
| Youth snowboard boots | £38 | £63 |
| Helmet | £9 | £14 |
the savings
FREE skis and boot hire for children when both parents pre-book skis and boots.
