Essentials
Resort Altitude
1620m
Snow Range
1620m to 3883m
The Mountain
Piste area - 313km
Black runs - 27
Red runs - 72
Blue runs - 29
Nursery slopes - 5
Mountain cafes - 38
Snow cannon - 1000
Parks - 1
Pipes - 2
Transfers
Bern - 100km
Geneva - 285km - 4hrs
Sion - 85km - 1.5hrs
Zurich - 261km
Ratings
Queues - 6
Lifts - 10
Cafes - 10
Snow - 8
Extent - 8
Transfer - 4
Charm - 10
Scenery - 10
Eating Out - 9
Apres Ski - 8
Resort Profile For Zermatt
A big hitter with a high, snow sure ski area, breathtaking scenery, quality restaurants and big party scene
Zermatt forms part of the Matterhorn Ski Paradise ski area with over 300km of pistes, surrounding the beautiful Matterhorn mountain. Including access to the slopes surrounding Cervinia in Italy and the Klein Matterhorn glacier, the ski area is ideally suited to intermediates, upper intermediates and advanced skiers. Those looking to push themselves should try the famous Trifti mogul run. However, beginners or less confident intermediates have limited options.
The village has heaps of charm and with quality accommodation, bars and restaurants - all dominated by the Matterhorn - give Zermatt deserved status as one of the world’s premier ski resorts. However, prices reflect this status so be prepared!
Resort Pros
- High, snow sure, picturesque resort with spectacular scenery.
- Variety and extent of the ski area, with something for everyone.
- Renowned mountain restaurants.
- Varied night-life.
Resort Cons
- Most accommodation is a long walk or bus ride from the lifts.
- Expensive.
- The high altitude brings plenty of bad weather days with limited tree-lined runs.
- Not particularly beginner friendly.
Best For
- Intermediates.
- Advanced skiers.
- Non-skiers.
- Foodies.
Worst For
- Beginners.
- Those on a budget.
SlopeSeeker Tips
Intermediates will enjoy skiing on Cervinia. However, those less confident should take care when heading back to Zermatt as most runs are quite steep and narrow.