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Slope Stats

3820m
2201m
1619m

Acres of ski:983
Pistes:60
Snowmaking:25%
Halfpipes:2
Terrain Parks:2
X-Country:60 km

beginner23%
intermediate44%
advanced33%

Zermatt, under the shadow of the Matterhorn, is one of Europe's best ski areas. Linked to Cervinia, just over the border in Italy, Zermatt offers over 250km of pistes. Despite 71 lifts, there is often a bit of a queue to get up the mountain in the morning. Once there you will be spoiled for choice whatever your ability. Throw in a world class terrain park and pipe and you realize Zermatt is truly a top resort. Off the piste, Zermatt is traditional, slightly snobby and expensive. Stay in one of the many chalets on the outskirts to save cash for the excellent restaurants in town. Nightlife is also very good.

Travel

Nearest Airport:Geneva
Nearest Train Station:Zermatt
Tourist Office Phone:+41/27/9660105
Tourist Office Website:www.zermatt.ch/index.e.html
Slopeside accommodation:yes

Lifts

Season opens:
Season closes:
Lifts:32 (7 cablle cars,6 gondolas,9 chair lifts,10 surface lifts)

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Resort fully open with links to Cervinia also working. Last snow c.10 days ago, but piste conditions all excellent due to a combination of snow machines and well managed snow. Off-piste is very pathcy due to a very thin base.

Forecast is for continuning sunshine over the next 4 or 5 days. Christmas week may be very bright...

Information supplied 16 Dec 2009

Latest Snow Reportview full snow report

Issued:20 Nov
Last Snowfall:21 November 2019
Snow Depth (upper):
100
cm
Snow Depth (lower):
60
cm
Piste:Packed powder or groomed snow
Off-piste:-

Today’s Weather (2720 m)view full snow forecast

PM	10	-7 °C	F-Level 1500 m
night	15	-7 °C	F-Level 1600 m
AM	15	-5 °C	F-Level 1800 m

Resorts close to Zermatt include:

Cervinia 12km
Macugnaga 17km
Zinal 17km
Saas Fee 18km
La Forclaz (Evolene) 19km

Zermatt Chalets, Ski Hotels & Lodging

Zermatt Location Maps

(Also see our detailed Weather Map around Zermatt, which will give you visual overview of current and future snow conditions)

Visitor Reviews of Zermatt

Ben from Switzerland writes:

Don't go for the skiing, go for the full experience!

If you want a ski, ski, ski holiday don't go to Zermatt.

If you want a balance between skiing and mountain town holiday do it! One of the best ski holidays you can have!

At the end of the day the overall ski experience is average in Zermatt itself. Notice how most of the positive reviews note that you should head over to Italy as much as you can! It is for a reason. If the link to Italy is shut, expect queues.

Management of lifts was poor. Open late regularly.

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