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🗻 Zermatt

The Matterhorn. Car-free perfection, 360km of skiing across three countries, Europe's most iconic mountain backdrop.

Altitude
Summit3,883m
Base1,620m
Vertical2,263m
Terrain
Total pistes360km
Runs73
Lifts58
Season
OpensNov
ClosesJun
Transfer3h (train)
Lift Passes
£79
Day pass
6-day pass£395
Getting There
AirportGVA
Transfer3h (train)
Geneva
// Run Distribution

360km · 73 runs

5%
36%
44%
15%
● Green 5% ● Blue 36% ● Red 44% ● Black 15%
// Swiss Alps (Valais)

Why ski Zermatt?

Zermatt might be the most visually dramatic ski resort on earth. The Matterhorn is simply everywhere — you wake up to it, ski in front of it, drink Glühwein looking at it. The resort is entirely car-free (electric taxis only), which gives it a tranquility unusual for a major resort. The skiing extends into Italy via Klein Matterhorn, and the Klein Matterhorn glacier at 3,883m is the highest cable car station in the Alps.

// Ratings
Beginner 3/5
Off-Piste 4/5
Après-Ski 4/5
Snowpark 3/5
Family 4/5
// Top Reasons to Visit

What makes Zermatt special

01Klein Matterhorn — highest cable car in the Alps at 3,883m
02Skiing into Italy — Cervinia on the same lift pass
03Year-round glacier skiing — the only proper summer skiing in Switzerland
04Car-free village — one of the most charming ski towns in Europe
05The Matterhorn as a constant backdrop to every single run
// Where to Stay

Accommodation price guide

Per person per night — prices vary by season and booking lead time.

Budget
£95
per person / night
Shared rooms, basic B&B, self-catered apartments on the periphery.
Mid-Range
£230
per person / night
3–4 star hotels, comfortable half-board chalets, good ski-in/ski-out access.
Luxury
£750
per person / night
Premium catered chalets, 5-star hotels, best ski-in/ski-out locations.
// Insider Knowledge

Take the train from Geneva rather than renting a car — Zermatt is car-free and the train from Visp is scenic and fast. Buy the Swiss Half Fare Card first; it pays for itself in one journey.

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