The resort

A charming car free resort dominated by the mighty Matterhorn

The ski resort of Zermatt is a charming chocolate box old mountain village with the spectacular Matterhorn dominating the background. Linked to Cervinia in Italy the resort has great high and varied terrain and is popular with those looking for heli-skiing. The ski resort of Zermatt is ideal for intermediate and advanced skiers and has a reputation for some of the best mountain restaurants around.

The skiing and boarding

The ski resort of Zermatt is well known for its extensive ski area and the miles of beautiful blue and red runs. The trip over to Cervinia is well worth it for everyone over early intermediate standard. Experts can find plenty to keep themselves occupied and intermediates will find plenty on which to refine their skills. more>>

The apres ski

Apres ski in the ski resort of Zermatt has a good mix of sophisticated bars and restaurants alongside the more informal après ski. On the piste the Stall Hennu is a popular venue in the afternoon sun as is Othmar’s Hutte. There are plenty of shops to wander around and alternative activities include visiting the Ice Grotto and Alpine Museum. more>>

Resort overview

The ski resort of Zermatt is located at 1620 metres within the Pennine Alps. The village marks the end of a narrow valley and is bounded by three integrated ski areas. The famous and spectacular Matterhorn is just one of 38 peaks in the area above 4000 metres. This is one of the world's best winter resorts, with fantastic skiing and snowboarding. There are over 300 km of ski runs with skiing for all abilities.

Skiing in Zermatt offers easy access to the slopes is provided by an extensive network of cableways, mountain railways and ski lifts. The only transportation allowed is by horse drawn sleighs or electric taxis.  The ski resort of Zermatt has a wind protected southern location and one of the longest skiing seasons in the Alps.

The village is located directly at the base of the lists and consists of one main street called the Bahnhofstrasse. Here and on the side streets, you will find dozens of restaurants, bars and clubs. The apres ski scene is one of the most famous aspects of the entire resort.

The ski resort of Zermatt is one of the world's best ski resorts, not merely in terms of piste mileage, variety and challenge but for the setting. The nature of a day in Zermatt, on or off piste, is a journey through stunning mountains.

the latest snow and weather conditions

Last Snow	4th December		Forecast	Cloudy skies
Lower Snow Depth	30 cm		Upper Snow Depth	250 cm
Conditions	Powder		Runs Open	85 %
Last Report Update	4th December 08:30