Zermatt Ski Resort Guide
Zermatt, Switzerland
Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 394km |
| Highest Lift | 3,900m |
| Resort Height | 1,620m |
| Nearest Airports | Sion and Geneva |
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Zermatt
The ski area of Zermatt is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,620m, with 394km of marked runs.
Summary
Zermatt is one of the larger Ski Resorts in Switzerland and has direct access to 394km of downhill skiing, with 59 marked pistes, served by a total of 40 ski lifts. Zermatt is directly linked by Ski Lift to the ski areas of Breuil-Cervinia.
The ski resort itself is at 1,620m, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 3,900m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Zermatt is highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Zermatt.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Zermatt is 21km long and the most difficult run is the 'Tiefbach', which is 33km in length.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Zermatt?
The next notable snow forecast is 5cm, expected on 21 November.
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Snow this week
| Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to 1,649m | Snow to 1,649m | Snow to 2,459m | Snow to 2,279m |
Ski Area Stats
Zermatt Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 21 | 47km |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 41 | 109km |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 12 | 29km |
| Downhill Total Length | 394km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 9km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 40 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Zermatt Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 3,900m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,620m |
| Resort Altitude (Zermatt) | 1,620m |
| Max Vertical | 2,280m |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, E, S, W
Zermatt has ski slopes facing north, south, as well as east and west, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Hire in Zermatt
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Ski Lessons in Zermatt
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Zermatt Ski Schools and Zermatt Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Zermatt?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Visp District, Valais.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Zermatt is Sion, 100 minutes drive away.
Geneva airport is also within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 40 ski lifts are able to uplift 75,180 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, with 350 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Zermatt open?
Opened (since 1 November 2024).
Closes : 30 April 2025.
Zermatt is usually open all year.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
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