Zermatt

Location

Visp
Switzerland
46° 1' 11.28" N, 7° 44' 49.56" E
CH
General info: 

Zermatt is a car-free ski resort at the foot of Switzerland's most famous mountain, the Matterhorn. This attractive blend of Alpine village and sophisticated holiday destination boasts a varied offering, including a modern lift system, comfortable hotels, practical holiday apartments and friendly hosts. The skiing area stretches from 1,620 to 3,882m. The many mountain trains based here provide access to hundreds of kilometres of runs for skiing in Zermatt and the nearby Cervinia in Italy. During a ski holiday in Zermatt interesting freeride slopes, heli-skiing and the Gravity Park ensure the private://cracksprivate:// amongst us have a fun winter. Ski clubs introduce children and beginners to the world of skiing.

BASE: 5314ft
SUMMIT: 12791ft
VERTICAL DROP: 7477ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 70
Gondolas: 40
Chairs: 0
Surface: 30

Costs: 

DAY PASS ADULTS weekday: CHF86.00
DAY PASS CHILDREN weekday: CHF73.00
6 DAYS ADULTS: CHF423.00

We recommend to confirm the latest prices from the resorts website as the prices might have changed after last update.

Interesting places nearby

The main Champorcher ski area below Rosa dei Banchi is accessed by a cable car to Laris followed by the 2km Cimetta Rosa drag lift. The village itself has five hotels and a discotheque.

Champoussin : This Valaisan village, built in the architectural style typical of the Val d’Illiez, will enchant you with its rustic authenticity.

The Chamrousse ski resort is at the situated just at the entrance to an area known as the Belledonne, only 30km from Grenoble.

The traditional mountain village of Charmey lies at the heart of La Gruyère. As a guest here you will benefit from a highly developed tourist infrastructure within a pristine landscape.

BASE: 4429ft
SUMMIT: 5675ft
VERTICAL DROP: 1246ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 7
Gondolas: 0
Chairs: 0
Surface: 7

Château-d’Oex an outstanding snow region, excellent ski-lifts and pistes that connect to each other.