Zermatt ski information
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.
Special offers:• Local lift pass included for chalet holidays staying in Chalet Annie or Chalet Patricia departing 20th Dec 2010 (Christmas), 15th & 22nd January 2011
(applies to new bookings only, subject to availability). Please call to upgrade to an area pass for just £30pp (saving £244!)
• FREE Fresh Tracks ticket for any new booking to Zermatt while stocks last (see lift pass info for more details)
Skiing and snowboarding in Zermatt
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.
Lift Pass Bundles
| 6 days | Adult | Child (6-11) |
| Lift pass + Standard skis | £373 | - |
| Lift pass + Snowboard | £411 | - |
| Area pass + Intermediate skis | £448 | - |
| Lift pass + Ski carriage | £297 | - |
| Area pass + Ski carriage | £334 | - |
First Time Ski/Snowboard Package
| Adult | Youth (15-18) | Child (8-14) | |
| First Time Ski | £704 | £884 | £734 |
Improver Ski/Snowboard Package
| Adult | Youth (15-18) | Child (8-14) | |
| Improver Ski | £684 | £899 | £714 |
Snow Savers
Kids ski free: FREE helmet for kids booking skis & boots
Senior savers: reduced lift pass prices for seniors 65yrs +
Zermatt at a glance
Fly from
Gatwick, Heathrow, Stansted, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Exeter, Glasgow, Manchester, Newcastle
Transfer time
Sion 2 hrs
Transfers are by coach to Täsch and then train.
Piste fact file:
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Resort Height
1,620m (5,346ft)
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Total Kms of Piste
183kms Zermatt (313kms including Cervinia)
Piste type No. of runs Easy 19 Intermediate 33 Difficult 15 -
Cross-country
12kms
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Longest Run
17kms
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Number of Lifts
36 (57 including Cervinia)
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Snowboard Parks
1
* Terms & Conditions
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.
