Zermatt

Zermatt is widely considered to be one of the best ski resorts in Europe – if not the world – thanks to its endless on and off piste terrain, phenomenal snow record, charming village and astounding scenery.

weather Forecast today: Generally clear

Max temp: 12.8 °c
Min temp: 4 °c
Last snowed: Mon 14 Apr

Last Updated: Wed 30 Apr

weather Forecast today: Generally clear

Max temp: 12.8 °c
Min temp: 4 °c
Last snowed: Mon 14 Apr

Last Updated: Wed 30 Apr

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21%Beginner

61%Intermediate

18%Advanced

Zermatt offers some of the most impressive skiing in the world, stretching from 1,620m to a lofty 3,889m – all set against the backdrop of the awe-inspiring Matterhorn.

360km of slopes provide some of the most extensive intermediate and advanced terrain in Europe, and this is before you even take into account the off piste options. Skiing takes place in four main sectors – Rothorn, Gornergrat, the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise and across the Italian border in Cervinia – all of which are connected by a fantastic lift system. Zermatt is one of the few European resorts to feature skiing 365 days a year, based on the impressive Theodul glacier. Note that access is also available on the Italian side from Cervinia.

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.

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Pros and cons

Huge, snowsure ski area that straddles the Italian border
An excellent lift system with few queues
Spectacular high mountain scenery and views of the iconic Matterhorn
Charming village with a real buzz about it
Loads of terrain for intermediate and advanced skiers
World renowned mountain restaurants and hospitality on both the Swiss and the Italian sides of the border
Great winter walking for non-skiers
Child friendly – children up to 9 ski free and it’s up to 16 on Saturdays

Not ideal for beginners – although there are good downloading options from novice areas
Upper lifts can close during bad weather or in high winds – in particular the crossing to Italy
The exchange rate has pushed up the cost in Switzerland overall

On the Slopes

The four main sectors all offer something different and are large enough in their own right to keep anyone happy. Snow reliability is fantastic – you can ski here 365 days a year – and the areas all link up quickly thanks to the slick lift system. The only issues are a lack of real beginner zones and steep resort runs, but take these away and you’re left with an incredibly varied paradise for intermediates upwards.

Total Pistes: 360 km
Blue: 21%
Red: 61%
Black: 8%
Off Piste Itineraries: 10%
Lifts: 53
Altitude: 1562m – 3899m

For Beginners

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.

For Intermediates

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.

For Advanced/Expert & Off Piste

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.

In the Resort

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.

For Families

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.

For Après

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…

Getting to Zermatt

Zürich airport: 3.5 hours
Basel airport: 3.5 hours
Geneva airport: 4 hours
Calais: approximately 11 hours driving (571 miles)

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.

Season Dates & Lift Pass Prices

Season Dates

Opens: Friday 1 November 2024
- Sunnegga/Roothorn & Gornergrat open 30 November 2024
Closes: Sunday 4 May 2025
- Sunnegga/Roothorn & Gornergrat close 21 April 2025

Lift Pass Prices

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).

//	1 Day	3 Days	6 Days
Zermatt Only
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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Min temp	-5.6°c	-4.8°c	-5.6°c	-4.3°c	-3.2°c	-4.3°c	-2.3°c	-1.7°c	-2.8°c	-1.4°c	-1.7°c	-2.9°c	-2°c	-3.2°c	-3.8°c	-4.6°c	-6.8°c	-6.9°c	-7.1°c	-7.6°c	-7.8°c	-7°c	-7°c	-7.2°c	-6.2°c	-5.6°c	-6.3°c	-5.5°c	-4.9°c	-5.8°c
Feels like temp	-5.6°c	-4.6°c	-4.8°c	-4.3°c	-2.8°c	-3.2°c	-2.3°c	-0.7°c	-1.7°c	-4.3°c	-1.9°c	-4.7°c	-5.8°c	-3°c	-6.6°c	-7.7°c	-4.5°c	-10.5°c	-11.2°c	-9°c	-7.6°c	-7°c	-5°c	-7°c	-6.2°c	-6.9°c	-5.6°c	-9.3°c	-5.5°c	-8.9°c

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Weather	Generally clear	Mainly fair	Clear skies
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Snow expected	0.1 cm	2.1 cm	0.1 cm
Max temp	-1.7°c	-1.7°c	-4.8°c
Min temp	-5.6°c	-4.8°c	-5.6°c
Feels like temp	-5.6°c	-4.6°c	-4.8°c

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Weather	Generally clear	Generally clear	Generally clear
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Snow expected	0 cm	0.8 cm	0 cm
Max temp	-0.1°c	-0.1°c	-3.2°c
Min temp	-4.3°c	-3.2°c	-4.3°c
Feels like temp	-4.3°c	-2.8°c	-3.2°c

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Weather	Generally clear	Mainly fair	Mainly fair
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Snow expected	0 cm	0.2 cm	0.1 cm
Max temp	2°c	2°c	-1.7°c
Min temp	-2.3°c	-1.7°c	-2.8°c
Feels like temp	-2.3°c	-0.7°c	-1.7°c

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Weather	Generally clear	Light snow shwr	Mainly fair
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Snow expected	0.5 cm	0.9 cm	0 cm
Max temp	1.1°c	1.1°c	-1.7°c
Min temp	-1.4°c	-1.7°c	-2.9°c
Feels like temp	-4.3°c	-1.9°c	-4.7°c

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Weather	Occasional snow	Snow shower	Occasional snow
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Snow expected	1.1 cm	5 cm	0.8 cm
Max temp	-0.2°c	-0.2°c	-3.2°c
Min temp	-2°c	-3.2°c	-3.8°c
Feels like temp	-5.8°c	-3°c	-6.6°c

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Weather	Snow shower	Snow shower	Light snow
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Snow expected	4 cm	14.9 cm	3.5 cm
Max temp	-3.8°c	-4.5°c	-6.6°c
Min temp	-4.6°c	-6.8°c	-6.9°c
Feels like temp	-7.7°c	-4.5°c	-10.5°c

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Snow expected	3 cm	5.7 cm	4.3 cm
Max temp	-5.5°c	-5.5°c	-7.4°c
Min temp	-7.1°c	-7.6°c	-7.8°c
Feels like temp	-11.2°c	-9°c	-7.6°c

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Snow expected	1.3 cm	1.6 cm	0.4 cm
Max temp	-5°c	-5°c	-6.7°c
Min temp	-7°c	-7°c	-7.2°c
Feels like temp	-7°c	-5°c	-7°c

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Weather	Mainly fair	Occasional snow	Mainly fair
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Snow expected	0.6 cm	1.3 cm	1.4 cm
Max temp	-3.7°c	-3.7°c	-5.6°c
Min temp	-6.2°c	-5.6°c	-6.3°c
Feels like temp	-6.2°c	-6.9°c	-5.6°c

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Weather	Light snow shwr	Light snow shwr	Occasional snow
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Snow expected	0.2 cm	1.9 cm	1.3 cm
Max temp	-2.3°c	-2.3°c	-4.9°c
Min temp	-5.5°c	-4.9°c	-5.8°c
Feels like temp	-9.3°c	-5.5°c	-8.9°c

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Feels like temp	3.8°c	11.4°c	8.8°c	4°c	12.5°c	9.9°c	5.7°c	14.3°c	11.5°c	7.7°c	14.2°c	11.7°c	7.2°c	12.3°c	10.3°c	5.2°c	8.9°c	7.3°c	2.8°c	8.6°c	6.9°c	3°c	9°c	7.5°c	3°c	10.1°c	8.3°c	3.5°c	10.5°c	8.7°c

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Max temp	12.4°c	12.8°c	9.4°c
Min temp	4.2°c	9.4°c	4°c
Feels like temp	3.8°c	11.4°c	8.8°c

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Max temp	13.6°c	14.2°c	10.6°c
Min temp	4.4°c	10.6°c	5.2°c
Feels like temp	4°c	12.5°c	9.9°c

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Max temp	15.4°c	16°c	12°c
Min temp	6.2°c	12°c	8°c
Feels like temp	5.7°c	14.3°c	11.5°c

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Max temp	14.8°c	15.4°c	12°c
Min temp	8°c	12°c	7.2°c
Feels like temp	7.7°c	14.2°c	11.7°c

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Max temp	13.2°c	13.8°c	10.6°c
Min temp	7.4°c	10.6°c	6.8°c
Feels like temp	7.2°c	12.3°c	10.3°c

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Max temp	10.4°c	10.8°c	7.8°c
Min temp	5.4°c	7.8°c	4°c
Feels like temp	5.2°c	8.9°c	7.3°c

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Max temp	9.4°c	10.2°c	7.4°c
Min temp	3°c	7.4°c	2.8°c
Feels like temp	2.8°c	8.6°c	6.9°c

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Max temp	9.8°c	10.6°c	8°c
Min temp	3.2°c	8°c	3.4°c
Feels like temp	3°c	9°c	7.5°c

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Max temp	11°c	11.8°c	8.8°c
Min temp	3.2°c	8.8°c	3.6°c
Feels like temp	3°c	10.1°c	8.3°c

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Max temp	11.4°c	12.4°c	9.2°c
Min temp	3.8°c	9.2°c	4.2°c
Feels like temp	3.5°c	10.5°c	8.7°c

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Resort Conditions

Snowfall	Last Snowfall	14/04/2025
Snowfall	Next 3 days	3.8 cm
Depths	Upper piste depth	105 cm
Depths	Lower piste depth	10 cm
Snow conditions	Snow quality	Hard packed
Lifts	Lifts open	20 out of 51
	Resort opening date	No information
	Resort closing date	No information

Snow Overview

Switzerland

Updated 29/04

The penultimate Snow Overview for this season sees cloud and, in some parts, rain in the forecast as spring finally beats out the last of winter across the Swiss Alps The freezing line stays high throughout this period, starting the week at 2,750m overnight but climbing to 3,500m by the time the weekend appears. Cloud and rain will be the theme of the week, especially in the west of the country.

There will be little change to this pattern over the weekend and into the new week.

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