Zermatt
Switzerland
Car-free, with endless slopes and spectacular mountain views, open 365 days a year.
Information about the Resort
Zermatt is a car-free ski resort at the foot of Switzerland’s most famous mountain, the Matterhorn. Skiers and snowboarders can enjoy the runs on endless slopes with spectacular views of surrounding mountains. At almost 4000 metres of altitude, Matterhorn ski paradise is the highest winter sports area in the Alps. Apart from guaranteed snow conditions, the region is one of the best-developed and extensive ski resorts anywhere in the world. The state of the art infrastructure combined with amazing views of the Matterhorn makes it a serious contender for the first spot among the best resorts on the planet. The ski are stretches across two countries. Zermatt is the entry point in Switzerland and Breuil-Cervinia and Valtournenche are the entry points in Italy. Due to its location high in the mountains on the Theodul Glacier the Matterhorn Ski Paradise is one of the few remaining all year round ski resorts in Europe. Come to Zermatt and enjoy Swiss hospitality coupled with Italian lifestyle.
Airport Transfer
Geneva: 230km, apprx 2h40
Zurich: 350km, apprx 3h40
Milan: 191km, apprx 2h40
Resort map


Pros and Cons
Pros
- Snow Reliability – resort open 365days a year
- Long wide slopes
- Excellent infrastructure
- Huge freeride terrain
- Spectacular views of the Matterhorn
Cons
- One of the most expensive resorts in the Alps
- The connection between Zermatt and Cervinia is often closed due to high winds
Attractions
- Heliskiing
- Sightseeing flights
- Mountaineering
- Gondola Fondue
- Forrest Fun Park
- Gornergrat train
- Glacier palace
- Ice climbing
- Ice karting
- Ice skating
- Paragliding
Gallery
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Schweiz. ganz natuerlich. Am Fusse des Matterhorns liegt Zermatt, dessen touristische Entwicklung eng mit dem wohl beruehmtesten Berg der Welt verknuepft ist. Der autofreie Ferienort hat seinen urspruenglichen Charakter erhalten und bietet fast unbegrenzte Ausflugsmoeglichkeiten. Switzerland. get natural. At the foot of the Matterhorn is Zermatt, whose tourist development is closely linked to the most famous mountain in the world. The car-free resort has preserved its original character and offers nearly unlimited possibilities for excursions. Suisse. tout naturellement. Au pied du Cervin est Zermatt, dont le developpement touristique est etroitement liee a la montagne la plus celebre dans le monde. La station sans voiture a conserve son caractere original et offre des possibilites presque illimitees pour les excursions. Copyright by: Switzerland Tourism By-Line: swiss-image.ch/Lorenzo Riva
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Schweiz. ganz natuerlich. Mit den Skiern direkt ins Cervo Mountain Boutique Resort, Zermatt. Switzerland. get natural. Ski directly to the Cervo Mountain Boutique Resort, Zermatt. Suisse. tout naturellement. Skiez directement au Cervo Mountain Boutique Resort, Zermatt. Copyright by: Switzerland Tourism - By-Line: swiss-image.ch/Andre Meier
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Blick durch ein Iglu Fenster auf das Matterhorn. Looking through an igloo window to the Matterhorn. Copyright by: Switzerland Tourism - By-Line: swiss-image.ch/Sylvia Michel
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