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

Italy's oldest resort has a border post at one end of the village and is a ten minute walk from Montgènevre, France. The resort is very relaxed, with friendly and hospitable residents and some lovely hotel bars.

BASE: 3786ft
SUMMIT: 4921ft
VERTICAL DROP: 1312ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 4
Gondolas: 0
Chairs: 1
Surface: 3

BASE: 4117ft
SUMMIT: 5577ft
VERTICAL DROP: 1459ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 10
Gondolas: 0
Chairs: 1
Surface: 9

BASE: 3444ft
SUMMIT: 7381ft
VERTICAL DROP: 3937ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 6
Gondolas: 0
Chairs: 6
Surface: 3

Situated at only 4 km from Megève and 30 km from Chamonix, Combloux resort is a charming village overlooking Mont Blanc which has a large ski area particularly well adapted to the needs of families.

BASE: 3280ft
SUMMIT: 6561ft
VERTICAL DROP: 3280ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 23
Gondolas: 3
Chairs: 10
Surface: 10