Zermatt
Switzerland, Valais
Home to the Matterhorn and year-round skiing
Resort Statistics
2025/2026 Piste Map
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Pros
- Iconic Matterhorn views
- Year-round skiing on glacier
- Car-free village atmosphere
- Excellent high-altitude skiing
- World-class mountain restaurants
- Extensive lift network
Cons
- Very expensive
- Can be crowded
- Weather dependent for lower slopes
- Limited beginner terrain
- Expensive transfers from airport
- Can be foggy in winter
Skill Level Guide
Beginner
Zermatt has limited beginner terrain but offers excellent ski schools and gentle slopes in the village area. The resort is better suited for intermediate and advanced skiers.
Intermediate
Perfect for intermediate skiers! Zermatt offers extensive intermediate terrain with well-groomed pistes and modern lifts. The views of the Matterhorn make skiing here unforgettable.
Advanced
Advanced skiers will love Zermatt! The resort offers challenging terrain, excellent off-piste opportunities, and access to some of the most spectacular high-altitude skiing in the Alps.
Resort Summary
Food & Dining
Excellent
Après-Ski
Excellent
Price Level
Facilities
Travel from UK
By Car
Channel Tunnel → Paris → Basel → Brig → Train to Zermatt (car-free)
By Plane
By Train
Eurostar to Paris → TGV to Basel → Regional train to Brig → Glacier Express to Zermatt