Zermatt owes its popularity, first of all, to its location - it is located in the central part of the Alps, has the longest trails and a considerable difference in altitude: from 1620 to 3820 meters. The most important advantage of the resort is that the season is open here. all year round— Zermatt is filled with tourists even in summer.
Ski resort Zermatt in Switzerland is one of the most prestigious holiday destinations. Its symbol is the Matterhorn peak, whose height is 4478 meters. In total, in the vicinity of the resort there are 38 peaks with heights exceeding 4000 meters.
Taking care of environment, in Zermatt, movement by motor vehicle is prohibited. But here there is such a modern and quite convenient form of transport as an electric car. In addition, you can travel on horse-drawn sleighs and carriages in the summer.
Basic information about Zermatt
Location
Zermatt is located in the south of Switzerland, in the Welsh Alps - located directly at the foot of the Matterhorn mountain.
How to get to Zermatt
You can get to the resort from the nearest airports in Zurich (240 kilometers) and Geneva (255 kilometers). The resort can be reached directly by train as no cars are allowed here. If you were driving a car before, you will have to leave it in the parking lot in Tasha.
Weather, season
Due to the meridian location and protection of the resort from wind penetration, there are no problems with snow cover. The weather in Zermatt is quite stable. The season is open all year round.
Trails, slopes, lifts
The resort has 3 ski areas, and they are all interconnected.
- The Rothorn area, located at an altitude of 3103 meters, is suitable for skiers of different skill levels. If you have just started skiing, then you have the opportunity to visit a park for children and beginners. This is an excellent school for those who are taking their first steps in skiing.
- The area below Gornergrat is located at an altitude of 3100 meters - this is one of the best areas for those who already know something and are at an average level of preparedness.
These are the most picturesque places in the Zermatt area and offer stunning views of the Matterhorn peak, the Gorner glacier and other attractions. There is a map ski slopes Zermatt, with which you can better familiarize yourself with their location.
In total, 310 kilometers of trails are available to tourists. There are also 35 lifts of various types installed here.
Ski-pass prices (prices are in CHF)
Accommodation, other activities, après-ski, attractions
For 130 years now there have been two unique hotel in Zermatt, which all this time are fighting for the right to be the best - “Grand Hotel Zermatterhof” and “Mont Cervin Palace”. If you want to be in silence and privacy, then climb to a height of 2222 meters, where the Riffelalp Hotel awaits you. Also available at the resort wide choose chalets, hostels. If you want something modern, then The Omnia is definitely the place for you - a hotel built at an altitude of 1649 meters, with views from the rooms that lead guests to a state of unforgettable delight.
The real highlight of Zermatt are the mountain restaurants and huts, which offer a variety of dishes you've never even heard of. We suggest you visit Findeln, where you will be offered excellent rösti, or Zum See, where you should go to taste tuna carpaccio with lemon juice. Zermatt is a resort that is not particularly stormy nightlife. Among popular places can be called:
- "Le Broken" - disco club;
- Arvenstube is a place where real fun reigns;
- Elsie's Bar - the best place, where you can be offered champagne and oysters, etc.
You can look at the picturesque landscapes using web cameras installed in Zermatt.
Advantages and disadvantages
The resort will be appreciated by lovers of Alpine landscapes. Ski lovers will appreciate the well-equipped and maintained trails of varying difficulty levels. A unified network of lifts will allow you to move around all ski areas.
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Tsermat has other reviews. Relative disadvantages include the ban on movement by motor vehicles and the presence of a large number of slopes (off-piste) in the glacier zone.
Even the photos taken in Zermatt are mesmerizing. What can we say about the sensations that come to you when you see all this with your own eyes. It’s worth coming here just to look at one of the most beautiful peaks in Europe, the Matterhorn. The fabulous nature of the Alps is successfully combined with luxury and sophistication local hotels and restaurants with national flavor. Tours to Zermatt are deservedly popular all year round
If you are looking for a quality ski resort with developed infrastructure, pay attention to Zermatt, Switzerland. Amateurs gather here every year active rest in order to conquer steep mountain slopes, enjoy excellent Swiss cuisine and admire the unique landscapes of the Alpine mountains. This is exactly the place where sport and nature merge together, a different dimension, which can only be comprehended by visiting thousands of mountain peaks Oh. What is Zermatt good for and what opportunities does it offer?
General information
Zermatt is a village located in the southern territories of the canton of Valais in Switzerland, located almost on the border with Italy. This is a small community with an area of 242 square meters. km with a population of only 5,770 people. Surrounded by the Pienine Alps, over 4,000 meters high, the village is located on the northern slope of the Monte Rosa mountain range near famous mountain Matterhorn. It is in the Monte Rosa chain that the highest peak in Switzerland is recorded, called Peak Dufour (4634 meters). There are a total of 38 peaks in the Zermatt area. The village itself is located at an altitude of just over 1600 meters.
Thanks to its unique location, Zermatt has become one of the places where tourists from all over the world come to ski and snowboard. It has been repeatedly recognized as the best ski resort in the world by various rating companies, including the prestigious organization “The Best of the Alps”. There are a lot of people here not only in the winter, but also in the summer season, when fans of hiking and mountaineering come here.
Zermatt has a highly developed tourism infrastructure, which allows you to organize the perfect vacation. The village offers a large selection of hotels, apartments, chalets, as well as a rich variety of cafes and restaurants, some of which are considered among the best in the entire Alps. A special atmosphere reigns in the community on Catholic Christmas and New Year, when Zermatt is transformed into an elegant, cozy town.
Interesting fact! Driving on fuel is prohibited in the village. vehicle, so here you can only find compact electric cars that are used local residents and taxi drivers. Such measures help preserve the ecology of the area and not disturb the purity of the mountain air.
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Technical characteristics of ski infrastructure
Zermatt, as a ski resort in Switzerland, has many advantages over other similar sites. This is where the longest trails with a total length of 310 km are located. The resort is equipped with convenient ski lifts that cover heights of varying heights (from 1600 to 3800 meters). An important advantage of Zermatt is its year-round access to the ski slopes.
If you are planning to go to this resort in Switzerland, you should take into account that the local mountain slopes are quite high and steep, so to overcome them you will need not so much courage as good physical and technical preparation. There are no trails for beginners in Zermatt, but there are routes of varying difficulty levels for those who already have experience in skiing. Among the routes are:
- Blue trails. Their total at the resort is 110. The slopes are designed for skiers with little skiing experience.
- Red tracks. Their number is 150. The slopes are intended for more experienced skiers.
- Black tracks. There are a total of 50 of them at the resort. These are the longest and steepest slopes designed for professional skiers.
Map of the trails of the Zermatt resort. To enlarge the diagram, open it in a new window.
There are 35 convenient lifts of various types in Zermatt:
- rope tows - 17,
- pendulum - 10,
- chairlifts - 4,
- gondola type - 4.
Among them there are many funiculars with closed cabins, so it is very comfortable to travel in them even in the cold season.
More detailed information You can find out about the slopes, pistes, lifts and ski-pass on the official website of the resort (there is a Russian version) - www.zermatt.ch/ru.
Read about prices at the resort and how much a holiday in Zermatt in winter will cost approximately.
Attractions
After conquering the steep ski slopes in Zermatt, it's time to study its map and go explore the remarkable places. The village has many cultural and natural attractions.
This mountain railway, which appeared at the end of the 19th century, ranks second in altitude among all railways in Switzerland. The final stop of the train, which runs daily through the mountain ranges, is the Gornergrat plateau, located at an altitude of approximately 3100 meters. Many tourists go to railway travel to contemplate the picturesque landscapes from the carriage window and capture the Swiss winter in Zermatt from a bird's eye view. Following its route, which takes about 40 minutes, the train makes five stops, where, if desired, you can get off and walk a little, and then continue climbing.
At the end of the station there is a beautiful panorama of the eternal glacier and the surrounding area, which cannot be seen from the village. Some combine a trip to the top with a ski slope, others use railway as part of a study tour with unique nature resort. It is best to organize a train tour on sunny, clear days, otherwise you risk not seeing anything due to high clouds.
The observation deck, located at an altitude of 3883 meters, offers unforgettable views of the Alpine mountains. The ascent here takes place in several stages: your journey will begin with a ride on a small funicular, which will quickly take you to the highest ski lift in Switzerland. Then, slowly, you will climb into a tunnel along the rock and find yourself at the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise complex. Here you have the opportunity to visit a small cinema, look into an ice cave, drink coffee in a local cozy cafe and, in fact, climb the observation deck.
Standard ticket price for ascent and descent is 115 francs per person.
Tourists who have been here advise going on this excursion only on sunny days, otherwise you may simply not see anything due to clouds and fog. Remember that it is always cold at altitude, so be sure to wear warm clothes. Be prepared for difficulty breathing at the top and you may experience heart palpitations and dizziness, but don't panic: this should subside within 10-20 minutes. Keep in mind that the prices in the cafe near the complex are much higher. If possible, take the first flight to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise as the observation deck will get crowded later.
A Swiss resort located at an altitude of 1620 m, at the foot of one of the most beautiful mountain peaks of the Alps - the Matterhorn. It is surrounded on all sides by the four thousand-meter peaks of the Main Alpine Ridge. Zermatt was originally a small Welsh village, which, with the growing popularity of mountaineering and skiing, turned into a thriving resort known throughout the world. Distance from Zermatt to international airports is: 240 km to Zurich, 280 km to Turin, 255 km to Geneva.
Zermatt is a fabulous place that has preserved its ancient charm and traditions, surrounded by majestic mountains and coniferous trees. Motor transport is prohibited within the resort; people travel here by horse-drawn carriages or electric vehicles. It is at this resort that the longest ski season in the Alps alpine skiing. Zermatt is included in the common ski area Matterhorn Ski Paradise, which unites the slopes of Italy and Switzerland.
Skiing
Matterhorn Ski Paradise skiers have at their disposal 313 km of slopes of varying difficulty levels, 183 km of which are in Zermatt, and 130 km on the Italian side, in Cervinia. Three ski lifts lead from the village of Zermatt to the ski areas. Sunnega/Rothorn will raise the Rothorn Paradise ski area and Stockhorn freeride area. Gornergrat directly from the center of the village will take you to the ski area of the same name. The Matterhorn Express takes you to Schwarzsee Paradise or the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, connected directly to Cervinia.
Recently, an 8-seat cabin between Riffelberg and Fourie connected Matterhorn Glacier Paradise with the Rothorn and Gornergrat areas, creating a 313 km ski safari. And Switzerland’s entry into Schengen opened up the opportunity to use the slopes not only of Matterhorn Ski Paradise, but also of the Aostra Valley, increasing the variety of slopes, the total length of which was 1200 km!
The longest descent at the resort is a 17-kilometer descent from the Klein Matterhorn to Zermatt, and there is also a 20-kilometer descent from the Klein Matterhorn to the Italian Valtournenche.
The Matterhorn Glacier Paradise glacier is a 15-meter layer of ice at a maximum altitude of 3883 m. Here you can ski in the summer on tracks with a total length of 20 km.
Altitude difference at the resort ranges from 1620 to 3800 m
There are 74 ski lifts in Zermatt, of them:
- rope tows - 34,
- chairlifts - 15,
- gondolas - 25.
The total length of the blue trails is 53 km, the red trails are 35 km, and the black trails are 14 km.
Snow cannons: There is
Snowboard park
For snowboard lovers, there are fan parks near the top stations of Riffelberg and Trockener Steg, a halfpipe near the Furgg-Sandigerboden Theodul lift, a halfpipe, a fun park and snowcross on Blauherd, and a Snow Park on the Rosa Plateau.
Freeride: There is
Cross-country skiing
There is a 12 km long cross-country ski track at an altitude of 1864 meters.
Luge
There are also luge tracks - 2.5 km in Zermatt and 2 sleigh rides for children in the area from Broglie to Cervinia.
Special tours
Heli-skiing to Eschihorn-Monte Rosa, Alphubeljoch, Monte Rosa is offered as special tours. You can go on a snowshoe hike, climb with a guide, go on a virgin snow safari, climb the icy slopes in Gorner Gorge, climb an ice tower, and spend the night in an igloo.
Entertainment, which are offered in Zermatt, will not leave anyone indifferent. Discos and dance bars, dance parties, a huge selection of bars, restaurants in the resort and on the slopes, cinemas, a museum, a bridge club, as well as dog sledding - all this and much more can be found at the resort.
For children There are 2 kindergartens for children aged 4 years and older, a skating school for children aged 6 years and older, and a nursery for children aged three months and older. There are also kindergartens at the La Ginabelle and Schweiserhof hotels.
You can learn skiing and snowboarding at one of 7 schools.
Without skis
Vacationers in Zermatt are invited to visit one of the indoor swimming pools for free; there is also a bathhouse, sauna, spa and fitness centers, the opportunity to play golf, squash, tennis, curling, ice skating, try paragliding, and go through one of the walking routes, the total length of which is 30 km.
New items for the season
New restaurant
with panoramic view open on the very high point Matterhorn glacier
Glacier Paradise - 3883 m. Nearby there is a park for freeriders and snowboarders and a renovated Ice Palace. Underground elevators were attached to it, rising in which you can see the amazing inner world of the glacier, created by nature itself, and admire the cracks in its thickness.
There is a VIP cable car lift here, equipped with maximum comfort. On it you can climb the Trockener Steg with a glass of champagne, enjoying the music flowing from the speakers. Such impressions will remain in memory for a long time!
New heights of Zermatt with Monte Rosa Cabin
Not long ago, the resort acquired a new cable car, Monte Rosa Cabin, at an altitude of 2810 m. The unusual design of the stations and convenient location will attract the attention of not only climbers. Newfangled ski touring - winter hiking skiing on untouched slopes will be another advantage of Zermatt. And thanks to Monte Rosa Cabin and experienced guides, discovering new heights will become even more fun and safe.
Guided air tour
Another excursion site in Zermatt this winter will be cable car, which rises from Trockener Steg at an altitude of 2949 m to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise at an altitude of 3880 m. Ascending and descending in the cabins of this road, you can listen to information in several languages (including Russian) about the surrounding peaks, about the glacier and the history of the resort, and also about the interesting offers that await tourists at the top.
It is separated from it by tall mountains. In the 19th century, it was almost impossible to get to Zermatt; a maximum of 15 people came here throughout the year, and only in the summer. But in 1933, a railway was built to the village, and the villagers began to develop tourism. Gradually, three families of old-timers seized power in the city. They still run everything there: in particular, they control all construction in the village, make sure that old houses are preserved and that all buildings are similar to each other.
The town has also long maintained the image of the most environmentally friendly resort, which is why there has never been and never will be car traffic in Zermatt. Here people travel on foot, on bicycles, on horse-drawn carts or on amazing electric cars. There are many intercepting parking lots around Zermatt; the nearest parking lot and garage are 5 km away - in the town of Täsch, from where regular trains run to the village every 20 minutes.
So, today we have a report on a trip to Zermatt as part of a trip along the route of the Swiss Grand Tour.
01. You can drive to Zermatt along the picturesque pass.
02. Along the way you will pass several cute villages, including St. Niklaus, Randa and Täsch. 
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04. Backstage Boutique Hotel where I stayed. 
05. This is the strangest hotel there is. It was built by the chief designer and architect of Zermatt, Heinz Julen. All the furniture in the hotel (and this teapot chandelier too) is made by hand in his workshops. 
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07. In my room the bed was on the second floor. 
08. And the bathroom is on the first floor. It is not fenced off from the living room by anything other than glass. It's damn inconvenient, but very common in Zermatt. 
09. There are garbage compactors like these on the streets. 
10. Small vegetable gardens are planted right next to the roads, but since there is no gasoline transport in the city, this does not cause any harm to home-grown vegetables. 
11. 90% of all Zermatt is hotels and chalets that are rented out. There are practically no local residents here; all workers live in nearby villages and towns. 
12. One of the newly built houses. All roofs in the town are covered with natural stone. This is due to strict building standards that help maintain uniformity in Zermatt. All houses must be wooden and have stone roofs) 
13. The famous Matterhorn peak. It is said to be the most photographed mountain in the world. But in summer it is often shrouded in clouds. Italy begins right behind it. 
14. From Zermatt you can climb to the highest observation deck in Europe. From a height of 3,883 meters there are wonderful views of the Matterhorn, mountain ranges and glaciers. 
15. Eternal snow lies here. 
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21. You can lie in the snow even in summer. The ski lifts provide easy access to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, the highest summer area skiing in the Alps. 
22. And this is an ice cave. 
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27. The slopes of the Matterhorn are very steep, so there is little snow and ice on them. 
28. Snow falling on the slopes of the Matterhorn sometimes causes avalanches. 
29. Returning to Zermatt 
30. You can ride these bikes on mountain trails in the summer. 
31. Old hut with modern treatment. 
32. And here is a modern building, but also in the same style as the whole city. Everything must be authentic. 
33. Streets of Zermatt 
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37. Fountain with marmots 
38. The main hotel of the town is Zermatterhof 
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40. Main Street 
41. Finally, a few more views of Zermatt. 
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Resort Zermatt (Switzerland)
The world-famous ski resort Zermatt is among the best alpine resorts Best of the Alps. The resort is located at the foot of the famous Matterhorn mountain, which attracts like a magnet with its almost perfect pyramidal shape.
The resort has a unique atmosphere all year round. First of all, it's unimaginable here fresh air, since there is no car traffic in Zermatt: instead of cars, environmentally friendly electric cars, bicycles and horse-drawn carriages ply here.
Secondly, ancient Alpine wooden houses, built on piles of stones and with tiled roofs, have been preserved here. And of course, you will be pleased with the variety of ski slopes in winter and walking routes in summer, as well as the possibility of year-round skiing on the glacier. Unforgettable impressions will give you a morning climb to Mount Rothorn to meet the sunrise and view the Matterhorn peak in all its pre-dawn glory.
How to get to the resort of Zermatt
Nearest airports: Geneva (255 km), Zurich (265 km).
The most convenient way to get there is by train from Geneva or Zurich airport.
Travel time: from Geneva - 3.5-4 hours, from Zurich - about 3.5 hours
Skiing in Zermatt
The total length of the tracks is 360 km.
Elevation difference 1620-3889 m.
Characteristics of the trails: for beginners - 30%, for intermediate level - 55%, for experts - 15%
Number of lifts - 63
Matterhorn Ski Paradise extends over several ski areas:
- mountain range Rothorn (3203 m)
- Gornergrat (3089 m)
- skiing on the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise (3883 m)
- Schwarzsee (2583 m).
Experienced skiers also have the opportunity to ski Italian side Alps - descents of Breuil-Cervinia.
And also in the resort of Zermatt
- cross-country ski trails: in Zermatt - 9 km, in Täsch - 17 km.
- snow parks: at Blauherd, Rotenboden and Trockener Steg
- Toboggan run: from Rotenboden to Riffelalp
Sports and leisure in Zermatt
- The highest ice palace in Europe (in “Matterhorn glacier paradise”)
- The highest located restaurant in Europe,
with a separate room for groups, at an altitude of 3.883 m
above sea level
- Routes for walking and hiking in the mountains, with a total length of 400 km
(including thematic routes)
- 100 km long mountain bike trails
- Mountaineering
- Paragliding
- Rope park “Forest Fun Park”
- 12 km of cross-country ski trails in Täsch
- Sledging
- Helly-ski
- Overnight in an “igloo village” at an altitude of 2.727 m
Restaurants in Zermatt
Zermatt is home to a huge number of gourmet restaurants. Experimental cooking, Asian cuisine, Mediterranean and Alpine cuisine, outdoor grilling, local regional cuisine, or venison and ostrich meat - here you will find culinary delights for every taste. Whether it's a mountain restaurant or gourmet cuisine best hotels Zermatt.
Children
Zermatt has a lot of children's and family entertainment, children's ski park, children's clubs, excursions to the cheese factory, rock climbing courses, toboggan runs, snowshoeing and much more.
Ski resort Switzerland Zermatt(1608 m) is part of the canton of Valais. And the resort is located in the upper reaches of the Visp valley, in the southern part Swiss Alps. Zermatt's calling card is the most famous peak of the Alps - the Matterhorn (4478 m). In addition to the Matterhorn, in the ski resort of Zermatt you can admire the most beautiful peaks of the Alps: Dom and Monte Rosa.
Ski resort Zermatt, together with ski resorts in Switzerland: Davos, Grindenwald and St. Moritz, part of the famous BestoftheAlps group, which offers superb downhill skiing and first-class service. Resorts included in the BestoftheAlps group are located in Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland and Austria.
As a real Swiss resort, Zermatt will provide tourists not only with excellent skiing, which professional skiers will appreciate, but also with impeccable service in hotels, restaurants and shops.
The Zermatt ski resort guarantees absolutely clean mountain air, there is no car traffic in the resort, and guests and locals travel by electric vehicles. The resort is one of the most fun in Switzerland; many young people vacation in Zermatt, who love to have fun in the evenings and at night, and here there is such an opportunity.
You can get to the Zermatt ski resort from international airports: Geneva (250 km), Zurich (270 km). Zermatt is located railroad station, which receives trains from many European cities. Zermatt - high mountain resort and there are no problems with snow here, all Zermatt pistes have excellent snow coverage.
