Zermatt Ski Holidays

30 Beginners Pistes

There are three main learning zones, but the most popular spot to learn to ski is the Sunnegga area. Home to ‘Wolli’s Park', it’s where many of the ski schools host their lessons after meeting at the top of the funicular (superb for that enviable ski photo with a majestic view of the Matterhorn peak!) Conveniently serviced by lifts, they normally open extra early for ski lessons that start at 9 a.m. Although beginner slopes are somewhat limited in number and skiing back to town isn't an option, you'll be ending your day with a breathtaking funicular ride!

85 Intermediate Pistes

Keep an eye out for those hidden gems off the beaten path, as Zermatt offers an array of exhilarating red and blue runs for your delight. If you're facing the mountain, continue to the Rothorn region, at an altitude of 10,000 feet. When you get off the chairlift and ski or snowboard three miles down the Kumme/Tufternkumme to the Patrullarve chair, you can enjoy the long run to the bottom of Gant chairlift. It accesses the Gornergrat area, which is littered with exceptional red and blue trails and offers quick runs, ideal for warming up the legs early in the morning.

31 Advanced Pistes

With a playground of challenging black diamond runs and off-piste adventures, you'll be tackling the steepest descents with adrenaline coursing through your veins.  The Hirli black run, accessible from the new chairlift, is one of Zermatt's steepest pistes. It serves as an excellent warm-up before tackling the three exhilarating itinerary runs at Schwarzsee, which wind their way through the picturesque trees down to Furi. For those seeking the ultimate test of both skill and stamina, a relentless descent from the Klein Matterhorn to Zermatt awaits.

Boasting direct access to the slopes in both directions from the heart of the village, whether it's via cable car, funicular, or the iconic Gornergrat mountain railway, the journey is as much an adventure as the destination. Ascending to a breathtaking 3,089 metres, the Gornergrat offers unrivalled views of the Gorner glacier. To reach the iconic Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, take the final leg of the 3S Gondola to Klein Matterhorn, standing proudly at 3,883 metres above sea level. From this summit, you’ve the exciting choice to ski over to Cervinia, Zermatt's Italian neighbour, using the international lift pass for an unforgettable day on the slopes. And for the truly daring, the Matterhorn Ski Safari beckons, challenging you to conquer 10,000 to 12,000 metres of elevation without repeating a single run or lift—a true skier's odyssey!