Forecast today: Partly cloudy
The Ski Club’s Representative (Rep) Service will operate in resort, featuring two Reps. They’ll begin the season in early December and will be there until early April. Our Zermatt Facebook Group is incredibly active, with regular meet ups (both on and off snow!) planned by the 350+ members of the online Ski Club community. Our Zermatt group on the Ski Club App is your new home for the 2023/24 season, with regular updates and conversations from your Ski Club Reps and members in resort! There are four Freshtracks holidays visiting the resort this season, including the ever-popular Ski and Schnapps Peak Experience trips, a late-season powder adventure and a telemark weekend in April.
The main beginner area (with magic carpets and rope tows) is at Leisee, just below Sunnegga. There’s special pass to get you to and from that area and allow you to ski the blue run down to Findeln, but other than that progression to longer runs is difficult and the slopes are challenging for near-beginners.
Easier blue runs can be found in the Riffelberg area connecting with the Gifthittli chair. Skiers can return to the village on the train from this area.
Where to start? The choice is almost limitless, with 295km of blues and reds Zermatt is one big playground for intermediates. Head to the snowsure runs on the glacier on a sunny day and drop over into Italy to Cervinia, where the rolling terrain is perfect cruising territory. Long reds can also be found by the Hirli chairlift and you can rack up over 1,000m of on-piste vertical from both the Rothorn and Hohtälli cable cars on runs that are often very quiet.
There is some great off piste when conditions are right, and the off piste itineraries include some excellent runs. The high altitude preserves the snow well, especially on the north-facing slopes, but much of the terrain is very rocky so a lot of the best itineraries need a few months of snow to fill in each winter. Ask your rep about hiring a mountain guide. The Skiguide Zermatt app (which is excellent) shows which itinerary runs are open as well as the status of the lifts and pistes.
The resort is a mixture of ancient chalets and barns, grand 19th-century hotels and modern buildings, most in a traditional style. The oldest, most charming part of the village has narrow lanes and old wooden barns with slate roofs, but the resort now stretches a long way down the valley. It can feel busy, especially on the main street, but there is always a real buzz about the place – just watch out for the electric taxis that nip around the town.
The cost, the general inconvenience of the place and the challenges facing beginners and near-beginners make for what is not an ideal family destination.
There are lots of facilities for younger children in town, but to get the best out of the resort, we’d recommend coming when the kids are a bit older so they can really make the most of the vast ski area.
There’s a good mix of sophisticated and informal fun, though it definitely helps if you have deep pockets. There are lively places on the mountain including Hennu Stall and Cervo at the base of the return run from Sunnegga.
Back in town you can’t beat the Ski Club’s social hour at the Hotel Pollux bar – get there early to get a good seat and keep your dinner plans flexible as the hour has been known to extend to several…
Zermatt is located right at the end a deep alpine valley and cars are only allowed past Täsch if you’re a resident – a Park+Ride service is offered Taesch station with trains, buses and taxis available. The best way to get there is via the train – it is just under four hours from Geneva and around three and a half from both Zürich and Basel; all routes require a change at Visp for the local service up the valley, via the Park+Ride station at Täsch, to Zermatt station which is located in the heart of the village.
Plan your journey online via the SBB Railways website.
There are two rates available, a Zermatt-only pass and a pass covering the whole Internartional Ski Area including Zermatt, Cervinia, Valtourneche, and others. A Zermatt-only pass is more than sufficient for most intermediate skiers, but the extra opportunity to explore into Italy cannot be missed for experts and those who want to explore – single or multi-day extensions to Zermatt-only tickets are available if desired.
Children up to 9 years old ski for free.
The table below displays rates published by Zermatt and show the cheapest available rates, for skiing outside the main season (30/11 to 21/04).
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Adult (20+) | from 88 CHF | from 204 CHF | from 376 CHF |
Youth (16-19yo) | from 74.80 CHF | from 173.40 CHF | from 319.60 CHF |
Child (9-15yo) | from 44 CHF | from 102 CHF | from 138 CHF |
International Ski Area | |||
Adult (20+) | from 103 CHF | from 228 CHF | from 424 CHF |
Youth (16-19yo) | from 87.55 CHF | from 193.80 CHF | from 360.40 CHF |
Child (9-15yo) | from 51.50 CHF | from 100 CHF | from 212 CHF |
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Snow expected | 0 cm | 0.5 cm | 0 cm | 0.5 cm | 1.7 cm | 3.1 cm | 0.9 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 1.6 cm | 1.7 cm | 3.8 cm | 1.5 cm | 0.5 cm | 0.4 cm | 0.4 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | -10.7°c | -10.4°c | -11.1°c | -10°c | -9.7°c | -10.6°c | -12.5°c | -12.6°c | -14.8°c | -9.5°c | -9.3°c | -11.7°c | -8.2°c | -8.1°c | -12.1°c | -9.4°c | -9.1°c | -11.6°c | -8.1°c | -7.9°c | -10.5°c | -9°c | -8.8°c | -9.8°c | -8.5°c | -8.3°c | -9.2°c | -8.1°c | -8°c | -9.1°c |
Min temp | -12.7°c | -11.2°c | -11.9°c | -11.8°c | -10.8°c | -11.7°c | -13.6°c | -14.9°c | -16.2°c | -14.9°c | -11.9°c | -12.1°c | -12.3°c | -12.1°c | -12.6°c | -12.9°c | -11.6°c | -12.4°c | -12.1°c | -10.6°c | -11°c | -11.2°c | -10.4°c | -10.2°c | -10.1°c | -9.4°c | -9.7°c | -10.3°c | -9.2°c | -9.6°c |
Feels like temp | -12.7°c | -10.8°c | -11.1°c | -17.5°c | -15.6°c | -17.3°c | -21.2°c | -20.6°c | -22.9°c | -22.3°c | -9.5°c | -17.8°c | -19.1°c | -8.2°c | -16.7°c | -12.9°c | -9.4°c | -16.3°c | -17°c | -8.1°c | -10.6°c | -11.2°c | -9°c | -10.1°c | -10.1°c | -8.5°c | -13.6°c | -15.3°c | -8.1°c | -9.1°c |
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Max temp | -10.7°c | -10.4°c | -11.1°c |
Min temp | -12.7°c | -11.2°c | -11.9°c |
Feels like temp | -12.7°c | -10.8°c | -11.1°c |
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Max temp | -10°c | -9.7°c | -10.6°c |
Min temp | -11.8°c | -10.8°c | -11.7°c |
Feels like temp | -17.5°c | -15.6°c | -17.3°c |
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Snow expected | 0 cm | 0.3 cm | 0 cm | 0.6 cm | 1.9 cm | 3.3 cm | 0.9 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.5 cm | 0.4 cm | 1.8 cm | 0.8 cm | 0.2 cm | 0.4 cm | 0.1 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | -0.2°c | 0°c | -2.2°c | 0.6°c | 0.6°c | -1.4°c | -4°c | -4°c | -7.2°c | 1.2°c | 1.2°c | -4.8°c | 1.8°c | 1.8°c | -5.4°c | 0.8°c | 0.8°c | -4.6°c | 2.6°c | 2.6°c | -2.8°c | 2.2°c | 2.4°c | -1.6°c | 1.8°c | 1.8°c | -1.2°c | 2°c | 2.2°c | -1.4°c |
Min temp | -3.6°c | -2.2°c | -4.4°c | -4.6°c | -1.4°c | -3.2°c | -6.4°c | -7.2°c | -8.2°c | -7.6°c | -4.8°c | -5.2°c | -5.4°c | -5.4°c | -5.6°c | -5.6°c | -4.6°c | -5.4°c | -5.4°c | -2.8°c | -3.2°c | -3.6°c | -1.6°c | -2.2°c | -2.6°c | -1.2°c | -2.6°c | -3.6°c | -1.4°c | -2.6°c |
Feels like temp | -3.4°c | -0.2°c | -2.2°c | -4.6°c | 0.5°c | -1.4°c | -9.8°c | -8.4°c | -11.1°c | -7.6°c | 1°c | -4.8°c | -5.4°c | 1.6°c | -5.4°c | -5.6°c | 0.7°c | -4.6°c | -5.4°c | 2.3°c | -2.8°c | -3.6°c | 2°c | -1.6°c | -2.6°c | 1.6°c | -1.2°c | -3.6°c | 1.8°c | -1.4°c |
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Min temp | -3.6°c | -2.2°c | -4.4°c |
Feels like temp | -3.4°c | -0.2°c | -2.2°c |
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Snow expected | 0.6 cm | 1.9 cm | 3.3 cm |
Max temp | 0.6°c | 0.6°c | -1.4°c |
Min temp | -4.6°c | -1.4°c | -3.2°c |
Feels like temp | -4.6°c | 0.5°c | -1.4°c |
Snowfall | Last Snowfall | 08/02/2025 |
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Next 3 days | 9.4 cm | |
Depths | Upper piste depth | 150 cm |
Lower piste depth | 20 cm | |
Snow conditions | Snow quality | Artificial snow |
Lifts | Lifts open | 42 out of 51 |
Resort opening date | No information | |
Resort closing date | No information |
Updated 11/02
Cold and unsettled weather will continue to flow in from the East, bringing with it snow for many – particularly eastern – areas in the Swiss Alps.
The Grison Alps and Bernese Oberland will see steady flurries over the middle of this week, crescendo-ing on Thursday with 15-20cm down. This will mostly fall on higher elevations above 2,000m as the freezing line hovers a this point, but this will fall over the course of the week to hit sea level on Friday, meaning snowfall will reach all elevations providing useful freshers for many. Conditions turn cold, however, with daytime highs of -3°C at 1,000m.
Elsewhere in the region, things will remain a little quite, with steady flurries hitting closer to the Main Alpine Ridge, following a similar pattern as the freezing line starts around 2,000m and falls over the course of the week and weekend.
High pressure will move across the whole region at the end of this week, bringing with it fine, dry and bright – as well as cold – conditions. Some more unsettled weather is expected to move in as the new week begins, hopefully bringing with it some snow.
Log your upcoming trip to Zermatt now via the “My Trips” function on the Ski Club App to let your Rep know when you’ll be in resort. View contact details, meeting times & points, and social hour details now.
Meet your Rep using the details below, or reach out to them using the contact number or via the Ski Club App.
The morning meeting point and time, and social hour venue will vary; please check with the Rep via the Zermatt Facebook group, Ski Club App, or directly using the contact number.
Your Ski Club Reps are in resort for one reason only; to help you discover better skiing. They are your personal resort gurus, with years of experience skiing here and around the world, who will bring you and your fellow Members together to conquer the mountain! Stay up to date with everything in resort, find the best spots for an après beer, and ski to your heart’s content.
Please note that two Reps reps are in resort at the same, time, accommodating for the large community we have in Zermatt – you may notice only one Rep listed for certain periods below, as we wait to confirm the second Rep for these slots.
Our Reps will be in resort between 14 December 2024 and 4 April 2025, skiing six days a week – Reps’ day off/changeover day is Saturday in this resort. Log your upcoming trip to Zermatt now via the “My Trips” function on the Ski Club App to let your Rep know when you’ll be in resort. View contact details, meeting times & points, and social hour details now.
I learnt to ski whilst at university with the OTC and still remember the buzz of learning the most amazing sport, which has become a major passion in my life. I did my instructor’s course in the Army and also a few winters in Norway learning military skiing and arctic survival. Since leaving, I’ve done my Canadian Alpine Level 2 and am currently training for BASI Level 3. I’ve also surprised myself by instructing on school ski trips in Italy, Switzerland and Austria and actually enjoying it!
I love skiing on piste or off piste - it’s a particular thrill to ski the whole mountain and be able to get away from the herd. In the ski season I’m based near Morzine and also for some of the summer, when I’m still daft enough to mountain bike.
It’s a joy for me to share my passion for skiing with others and I love meeting new people. I’m looking forward to skiing with you.
I have been skiing since 1979 when the long skinny over 2m skis were in vogue. My experience includes race skiing in the military, instructor training in Norway and Bavaria, as well as undertaking my BASi qualifications from 2005. I’ve been leading/ repping for the Ski Club since 2012 in Verbier, Val d’Isere, Whistler, Tignes and for the last 8 seasons in ZERMATT.
I’m looking forward to skiing with members during my allocated time with SCGB 1-15 February 2025 along with Paul Bliss. Let’s hope for some great snow.
Tom has been a ski club rep since 2016, and has mostly repped in Switzerland, including resort repping in Verbier and on Freshtracks holidays to Davos. He also ventures to the Aosta valley most seasons to ski in Cervinia and Zermatt. Tom is originally from Glasgow, and currently resides in Cambridge, UK.
I learnt to ski in Snowdonia. I love meeting new people and helping them get the most of their ski holiday. I spent as much time as possible in the mountains in winter and summer.
Hey I’m Alex! I have been skiing since the age of 3 and I love everything about it! I am outgoing and sociable and I love having fun, especially while skiing. Combining my passion for skiing with the opportunity to connect with fellow enthusiasts I am excited to share tips, guide adventures and create unforgettable memories on and off the slopes
Skiing has been my passion since being introduced to the sport in Andermatt at the age of 3. I have been a Ski Club "rep" since the 70's skiing in so many different places both as a Freshtracks and a resort rep. I love skiing off-piste when I can but just being on snow with others who enjoy the mountains, preferably in the sun, is fine by me. After skiing I head back to a fairly busy retired life on the Isle of Arran
Alan loves most sporting activities but currently actively participates in running, cycling, sailing, flow boarding (coming 4th in the Masters category at the European Championships), indoor skydiving and, of course, snowsports. He enjoys both Alpine and Telemark skiing as well as snowboarding including participating in ski racing, snowboard freestyle and ski touring. However he especially looks forward to skiing alongside SCGB members due to the shared passion and common determination to have a great time!
Doesn't look like it's ever going to snow in Bondi where I live and my skis are useless on sand and surf so I best keep coming back to Europe as there is nothing I enjoy more than skiing! I joined the club on a ski & spa Freshtracks holiday in Kitzbuhel in 2004 and boy am I glad I did. I have done some amazing skiing in spectacular places with so many great members over the years and am truly delighted to be able to return the favour and now lead members on Freshtracks holidays and resorts. I've enjoyed skiing in many resorts around the world and you will find me heading to Zermatt at every opportunity, ideally heli-skiing followed by a gourmet chow-down, laughing about the adventures just had in good company. Looking forward to skiing with you and having fun.
Having wandered the world with a backpack for several years in my 20's, I found myself staying with friends in the French Alps one winter with nothing much planned and simply fell in love with everything about the skiing lifestyle. Doing everything I could to prolong the visit, including washing thousands of pans, shovelling tonnes of snow and living in a broom cupboard! I realised I was hooked.
Alas, real life intervened and back to Blighty to pursue a career in IT, with skiing trips a much longed-for highlight. A lovely Freshtracks week with an awesome Ski Club Rep and local guide persuaded me to have a go at the Rep. course myself and, well, here I am! I am keen on most mountain sports, but apart from skiing I love to hike, canoe, paraglide, climb Via Ferrata, and ride my bikes - both pedal and powered.
I learnt to ski in Snowdonia. I love meeting new people and helping them get the most of their ski holiday. I spent as much time as possible in the mountains in winter and summer.
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