Visiting Zermatt
Helpful resort information to assist planning your trip to Zermatt.
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- Accommodation
- Restaurants | Bars38 | 44
- Nearest Airport Geneva
- Nearest Train Station Zermatt
- Tourist Office Website
- Tourist Office Phone+41/27/9660105
Zermatt Features
The terrain at Zermatt includes:
- Halfpipes2
- Terrain Parks2
- X-Country60.0 km
- Ski Hire
What's it like at Zermatt resort?
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 52 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 realise 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.
Latest photos from Zermatt. View all photos at the Zermatt gallery page.
Photo credit: Snow Forecast Admin
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Explore Zermatt Location Map
Interactive Zermatt trail map and piste map. View the piste and trails as well as the surrounding terrain and mountain contours for backcountry action. Find and compare nearby resorts by clicking on the resort markers.
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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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