Elevation
1,620 – 3,883 m
Piste Kilometres
360 km
Season
Year-round (glacier)
Zermatt needs no introduction. Dominated by the iconic Matterhorn (4,478 m), this car-free village offers 360 km of pistes and the highest lift-served skiing in the Alps at 3,883 metres. The Matterhorn Glacier Paradise provides year-round skiing, while the connection to Cervinia in Italy opens up even more terrain. With impeccable grooming, reliable snow, and a village that oozes charm, Zermatt is a bucket-list destination for every skier.
Highlights
- Iconic Matterhorn backdrop
- Highest ski area in the Alps (Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, 3,883 m)
- Year-round skiing on the glacier
- Car-free village with electric taxis
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Altitude acclimatisation matters at Zermatt — our experienced local instructors pace your first day accordingly. They know when to ski the glacier in the morning and drop to Cervinia for Italian lunch. All hold SSSA certifications and speak multiple languages.
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