Zermatt Ski Holidays
A ski holiday in Zermatt, Switzerland offers excellent year-round snow conditions.
Zermatt is an upmarket and picturesque village located in a beautiful valley offering good quality hotels. Cars are not allowed - motorists have to leave their cars at Tasch and take a taxi or train ride to Zermatt.
Skiing in Zermatt is ideally suited to expert and intermediate skiiers as slopes can have steep descents in places. However, the resort does offer 2 ski schools for beginners.
With 60 runs, there is plenty to keep skiiers occupied. However, Zermatt is located near the italian border, so there is also the option to take the lift to the italian ski resort of Cervinia and explore the many pistes it has to offer .
Zermatt also offers cross-country skiing, snow-shoeing, ice climbing, hiking, tubing, ice skating and sleigh rides. Nightlife in Zermatt is perfect for night-owls with plenty of restaurants, bars, and discos open late into the night.
If you are looking for a great value ski or snowboarding holiday to Zermatt, use the ski holiday search or take a look at our Bargain Ski Holiday Deals to Zermatt (top right).
Zermatt Ski Resort Information
| Nearest Airports |
Bern (209km) / Geneva (225km |
| Approx Flight Time from UK |
1 hour 30 minutes |
| Resort Altitude |
1620m |
| Highest Lift |
3882m |
| Km of Piste |
194km |
| Total Runs |
60 |
| Advanced Runs |
11 |
| Intermediate Runs |
33 |
| Beginner Runs |
16 |
| Snowparks |
Half-pipe, fun park, super-pipe, kickers, rails, boardercross |