Independent
$115/day
Europe
Zermatt
Valais, Switzerland★4.9editor's rating
Zermatt sits beneath the iconic Matterhorn and anchors the cross-border Matterhorn Ski Paradise, lift-linked with Breuil-Cervinia and Valtournenche in Italy. At nearly 3,900m it is the highest ski area in the Alps with year-round glacier skiing, vast intermediate terrain, and some of Europe's most reliable high-altitude snow. The car-free village pairs world-class skiing with luxury Alpine resort character.
Lift Ticket
$115/day
Vertical Drop
7,667 ft
Skiable Area
360 km pistes
Annual Snowfall
163"
Best For
Scenery & High-Altitude Cruising
Terrain Breakdown
Beginner 23% Intermediate 69% Advanced 8%
Mountain Stats
Base Elevation
5,125 ft
Summit Elevation
12,792 ft
Vertical Drop
7,667 ft
Skiable Area
360 km pistes
Lifts
51
Runs
145
Annual Snowfall
163"
Season
Late November – Early May
Pass
Independent
Night Skiing
No
Terrain Parks
Yes
Nearest Town
Zermatt, Switzerland
Highlights
Highest lift-served skiing in the Alps (3,883m)Iconic Matterhorn views from every pisteCross-border skiing into Italy (Cervinia)Year-round glacier skiing on the TheodulCar-free, charming mountain villageGravity Park snowpark with superpipe
Pros
- ✓Enormous lift-linked terrain spanning Switzerland and Italy
- ✓Exceptional high-altitude snow reliability into spring
- ✓Long, sweeping intermediate cruising runs
- ✓Summer glacier skiing available year-round
- ✓Spectacular Matterhorn scenery throughout the area
Cons
- ✗Among the most expensive ski resorts in the Alps
- ✗Limited true expert/steep marked terrain (only 8% difficult)
- ✗Long, multi-stage journeys to reach the highest slopes
- ✗Crowds and lift queues during peak season
Photo: Wikimedia Commons
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