Even without its iconic Matterhorn, Zermatt would surely be one of the world’s top ski resorts. It boasts a huge ski area at high-altitude, and the breathtaking views of Europe’s most famous peak add an unbeatable and unique crowning glory. The skiing is accessible from the village centre in either direction, via cable car, funicular or the famous Gornergrat mountain railway, which takes you on a spectacular ride up to 3089m and rewards you with fantastic views of the Gorner glacier. The final stage of the cable car to the “Matterhorn Glacier Paradise” which is in fact the Klein Matterhorn or “Little Matterhorn” is the highest in Europe. From the top you can choose to ski over to Zermatt’s Italian neighbour, Cervinia, for the day on the whole area lift pass, or take on the challenge of the Matterhorn Ski Safari, where you cover 10,000 – 12,000m of altitude without skiing the same slope or taking the same lift twice! The charming village is traffic-free apart from electric carts and horse-drawn carriages and the quaint little streets offer a mix of elegant boutiques, cosy bars and mouth-watering chocolate shops. Zermatt is known for its excellent and plentiful mountain restaurants such as ‘Chez Vrony’ in the Sunnegga area, and for its lively and varied après-ski and nightlife. Don’t miss the museum!
Ski holidays in Zermatt
High on any skier's Top 10 list of world ski resorts
Ski and Snowboard Information
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Beginners
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Intermediates
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Advanced
- Snowboard
- Cross Country
Beginners skiing in Zermatt
Ski school's beginners classes meet at Matterhorn Glacier Paradise lifts at the top of the village, where wide, open runs provide good learning ground. Zermatt's official beginner area (Wolli Park & Eisfluh) is at Sunnegga.
Intermediates skiing in Zermatt
The ski area is perfect for intermediate skiers. All 3 areas, Rothorn, Gornergrat and Matterhorn Glacier Paradise provide a vast range of wide, satisfying blues and reds including some glorious runs at the foot of the Matterhorn and several magnificent viewpoints
Advanced skiing in Zermatt
Zermatt has all the criteria sought by the expert skier. The 'Triftji Bumps' mogul field, Schwarzsee's steep gullies and various black runs will satisfy even the most advanced, and the yellow itinerary runs provide very challenging skiing.
Snowboarding in Zermatt
Boarders have the recently re-designed 'Gravity Park' above Trockener Steg with jumps, rails and a pipe. The terrain in all three areas provides plentiful surfing ground for cruising or practising your tricks.
- Area 360 km
- Resort Altitude1620m
- Ski Alt. From1620m
- Ski Alt. To3900m
- Runs
- Longest Run21
- Lifts Chairlifts 9 , Cable car 8 , Draglifts 13 , Gondolas 6 , Rack Railway 1
- Lift Ski LockersNo
- Night Skiing IncludedYes
- Glaciers1
- Mountain Restaurants56
- Snow Cannon Coverage70%
- Night Skiing
Ski run Furi-Zermatt floodlit during season. Special packages for moonlight descents from Rothorn paradise to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise including dinner also available locally (supplements apply).
- Off-piste OptionsYes
- Off-piste Restrictions
Must go with guide
- Slope Direction,N,E,S,W
- Snowpark Info
2 snowparks (Zermatt, Cervinia)
- Walking50
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Ski/Resort bus
Zermatt is traffic free. 'Elektro-bus' is Free with lift pass
Meet The Pistes
Free ski hosting with your Inghams rep
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Inghams Plus
- INGHAMS SAVER PLUS: Save £40 per couple
- GROUPS - UP TO 1 IN 7 GO FREE
- EARLY BOOKING OFFERS at selected hotels. Discount already included in the prices shown
- FREE CHILD PLACES at selected hotels
- FREE CHILD LIFT PASSES up to 8 yrs
- FREE CHILD SKIS & BOOTS when 2 adults pre-book
- SWISS SHORT BREAKS from £739 3 nights upwards - with scheduled flights & rail transfers
- INGHAMS REP based in resort
- MEET THE PISTE FREE SKI HOSTING with your Inghams Rep
- FREE 1ST CLASS RAIL TRAVEL UPGRADE - offer ends 31st Oct 2018
Special Offers
Things To Do
- Full programme of après-ski events
- Start your day in style with a private VIP gondola on the Matterhorn Glacier Express (approx. Sfr100 per gondola, incl. champagne)
- Night sledging at Furi
- Moonlight ski runs from Rothorn (supp. locally)
- Matterhorn Museum
- Non-skiers ‘Peak Pass’ available locally approx. Sfr190 for 3 days
- 50km of scenic winter walking paths
- Tobogganing
- Selection of mountain restaurants serving regional specialities
- Curling & ice skating
- Heli-skiing, parapenting and skydiving
- ‘Zermatt Unplugged’ music festival takes place approx. 5-9 Apr
- Ski kindergarten (4-5yrs) and non-ski kindergarten (3+mths) available locally. Booking in advance recommended
Ski Extras
Winter 2018/19 Pre-bookable Lift Passes, Ski Hire & Tuition
SKI INCLUSIVE | ||||||
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Ski Inclusive – Save up to £92 per person |
Book our Ski Inclusive bundle and save £s on your lift pass, skis / board and boots. See our Ski Inclusive page for details.
Ski / Board Saver Packs | ||||||
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6 days whole area pass, 6 days 'Red' ski/board hire* | ||||||
Adult £461 |
* Does not include boots. All Saver Packs must be pre-booked in the UK and are not bookable locally.
Lift Passes | Days | Adult 20yrs+ |
Youth 16-19yrs |
Child† 9-15yrs |
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International Pass | 6 | £356 | £302 | £178 |
Local Area Pass | 6 | £310 | £265 | £156 |
International Pass includes Cervinia and entrance to Glacier Palace. Local Pass includes Zermatt only (approx. Sfr45 per day for Cervinia extension). Beginners should book in resort for reduced prices. †Children 8yrs and under have free lift pass. Photo required for free child passes and any pass over 8 days.
Equipment (6 days) | Description | Red | Black |
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Adult | Skis | £116 | £159 |
Ski Boots | £66 | - | |
Snowboard | £116 | - | |
Snowboard Boots | £66 | - | |
Youth† (6-12yrs) | Skis & Boots | £92 | - |
Snowboard | £59 | - | |
Snowboard Boots | £33 | - | |
Child (2-5yrs) | Skis & Boots | £55 | - |
Snowboard & Boots | £ | - |
Please see here for a description of hire categories.†Youth snowboard 10-15 yrs.
Tuition | Days | Times | Adult | Child (6-14yrs) |
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Ski | 3 | 9am-noon | £270 | - |
Ski | 5 | 9am-noon | - | £287 |
Tuition starts Sun; Group size is 3-6 guests.
Prices and supplements are correct at time of publishing but may vary up or down; correct prices will be advised at the time of booking.
Useful Information
Resort Code: CHZE
Languages spoken: English
Time difference: GMT+1
Currency: CHF
Travel and Transportation
Flights depart Saturdays and Sundays
To Geneva
From
Gatwick
Heathrow*
Stansted
Southampton
Exeter
Bristol
Birmingham
Manchester
Isle of Man
Jersey*
Newcastle
Glasgow
Edinburgh
Belfast
Leeds- Bradford
Cambridge
Transfer 3hrs by coach (Last part of transfer is by train from Taesch to Zermatt-10mins)
To Zurich
From
Birmingham
Manchester
Transfer 3hrs 30 mins by rail
*Transfers by Swiss rail.
Supplements apply on some flights.
Rail from the UK and Self Drive available.
Car hire available: Yes
Evening resort bus service: No
Local bus services:
Parking available: No
Resort Ski bus available: Yes
Ski bus info:
Zermatt is traffic free. 'Elektro-bus' is Free with lift pass