Zermatt Ski Resort Guide
Zermatt, Switzerland
Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 394km245 miles |
| Highest Lift | 3,900m12,795ft |
| Resort Height | 1,620m5,315ft |
| Nearest Airports | Sion and Geneva |
| Save on Ski Hire | Save up to 50%  |
| Free Snow Reports by e-Mail | Sign Up Here |
Zermatt
The Swiss ski resort of Zermatt is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,620m5,315ft, with 394km245 miles of marked runs.
Summary
Zermatt is one of the larger Ski Resorts in Switzerland and has direct access to 394km245 miles of downhill skiing, with 59 marked pistes, served by a total of 40 ski lifts. Zermatt is directly linked by Ski Lift to the ski areas of Breuil-Cervinia.
The ski resort itself is at 1,620m5,315ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 3,900m12,795ft, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Zermatt is highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Zermatt.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Zermatt is 21km13 miles long and the most difficult run is the 'Tiefbach', which is 33km21 miles in length.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Zermatt?
The next notable snow forecast is 5cm2in, expected on 4 November.
See our long-range Snow Forecast for the latest update, or Join our Snow Mail Here
Snow this week
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ski Area Stats
Zermatt Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 21 | 47km29 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 41 | 109km68 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 12 | 29km18 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 394km245 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 9km6 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 40 | |
Altitudes
Zermatt Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 3,900m12,795ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,620m5,315ft |
| Resort Altitude (Zermatt) | 1,620m5,315ft |
| Max Vertical | 2,280m7,480ft |
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Hire in Zermatt
Ski Hire Shops in Zermatt.
For more information, see our page about Zermatt Ski Hire.
Location and Map
Where is Zermatt?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Visp, Valais.
Map
Tap 
for Full-Screen, or see J2Ski's Resort map, showing Hotels and Ski Shops.
How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Zermatt is Sion, 100 minutes drive away.
Geneva airport is also within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 40 ski lifts are able to uplift 75,180 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, with 350 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Zermatt open?
Open from : November 1, 2021.
Closes : May 1, 2022.
Zermatt is usually open all year.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
COVID-19 / Coronavirus
We don't yet have specific details of the COVID-19 precautions being taken in Zermatt, but they are likely to include most of the following :-
- Face masks required on lifts, and in shops.
- Social distancing in public areas.
- Reduced lift capacity.
- Extensive disinfection / sanitization.
French Ski Resort COVID-19 Measures describes further measures that may also be applied.
Visit the Zermatt Tourist Office for the latest.
Talking about Zermatt
Mentions in recent J2Ski News Items and Snow Reports from our users...
Zermatt Webcams
The Webcams in Zermatt are not always up-to-date. Please check the date on the image to ensure you are seeing current snow conditions.
