On the mountain

Ski area

Each of Zermatt's three ski areas amounts to a resort in its own right in terms of quantity and variety of terrain, making the whole one of the best ski areas in the world.
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Lift system

The lifts in Zermatt, much improved recently, run from 8am every day, so you can make the most out of your pricey lift pass.
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Ski schools & guiding

Zermatt’s Alpine Center offers a wide variety of guided itineraries and day tours, and there are also various ski and snowboard schools.
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Advanced

The Stockhorn is Zermatt's experts' mecca, with more powder than you can handle. There are also off-piste itineraries and some challenging blacks. more...

Intermediate

Strong intermediates have the most fun as they can link Zermatt’s areas together and also enjoy a day trip to Cervinia on the Italian side. more...

Beginner

Although beginners get to experience the magnificent mountain atmosphere, they have to get up there - reaching the glaciers is a chore. more...

Boarding & freestyle

There’s plenty of terrain to excite serious boarders in Zermatt, including big and thorough snow parks such as the year-round Gravity Park. more...

Mountain restaurant

Zermatt's mountain restaurants are blessed with a winning combination of great cuisine, majestic views and the authentic feel of charmingly restored alpine farm buildings. more...

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Off the mountain

Village

Fur-coated holiday makers, mountain men fresh from epic trips and tourists from all over the world happily mingle in Zermatt.
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Accommodation

There's no shortage of beds in Zermatt - many of the multi-starred variety - but only a small proportion is ski-in/ski-out, and then only when the snow is good. more...

 

Apres-ski

Zermatt is as strong on après-ski and nightlife as it is on skiing and dining. more...

 

Restaurant & bars

The 91 restaurants in Zermatt cook you everything from Italian to Asian, from raclette to hamburger.
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Other information

One of Zermatt's highlights is the 30km of cleared winter walking trails, many with wonderful restaurants en route and all with spectacular views. more...

 

Getting there

Geneva, Zurich and Milan all have easy rail links and even quicker road links with car-free Zermatt. more...