Zermatt resort
information: 1620 3899 metres.
Click the piste map of Zermatt to enlarge
Zermatt is spectacularly situated at the foot of the
Matterhorn, and is arguably the most famous ski resort in the world. It has
something for everyone - pistes for all levels, a lively and sophisticated
ambience, and stacks of aprs-ski and non-skiing activities.
The lift system, linking to three different ski domains,
is fast and efficient. The long pistes, many through beautiful tree-lined
scenery, are well-maintained. The powder is superb for both boarders and
off-pisters, and there are 38 mountain restaurants to relax in.
Away from the pistes you are spoilt for choice, with
climbing instruction, sledding runs, horse drawn sleigh rides, snowshoe
tours, dog-sled rides and 30km of winter hiking paths.
For relaxation there are 110 restaurants, bars and discos,
7 indoor pools, 17 saunas, 2 skating rinks, 10 curling rinks, indoor tennis,
squash..... need we go on?
Zermatt is a car-free resort. You park in Taesch approx 10
CHF per day in 2004) and take the railway.
- Lifts: Cog railway 1, Funicular 1, Cable cars 9,
Gondolas 5, Chairs 8, Drags 10.
- Ski runs: Blue 33, Red 45, Black 22.
- Marked Pistes: 150 km local/394 km extended
area.
- Cross country skiing: 10 km
- Snow parks: 1
- Snow cannons 56 km
- Lift pass: 326 CHF local/386 International-Aosta.
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- Over 400 shops in over 300 resorts.
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- Choose from skis, boards and boots to suit all levels.
- Find what you want, pay online and collect at the
resort.
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