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Zermatt Overview

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Zermatt

Zermatt is one of those rare ski resorts that has it all and, as such, is the favoured destination of many skiers from around the world. To begin with there's the huge ski area, with the world's second biggest lift-served vertical drop and skiing 365 days a year with a 1000 metre (9280 feet) vertical on its glacier even in the summer months. Then there's the village itself, peaceful thanks to the absence of the combustion engine (only small electric vehicles quietly hum around the streets along side horse drawn carriages), and picturesque with traditional buildings and many visitors arriving by the spectacular mountain railway. Thirdly there is the international resort quality and variety of accommodations, restaurants, après ski, off-slope facilities and shopping. Fourth there's the sunny location, sheltered from the wind and finally there is the spectacular backdrop to it all - the 4000m full face of the Matterhorn, one of 38 mountain peaks surrounding the village. The Gornergrat offers fantastic sights and insights. The highest rack railway in Europe to be constructed in open countryside ascends slopes covered in deep snow from Zermatt to its destination at 3100 metres: a winter wonderland of 29 four-thousand-metre peaks packed with ice and snow! Among them are famous giants like the Matterhorn (4478 m), Liskamm (4527 m) and the Dufour-Spitze (4634 m). The exciting “Gornergrat Peak” climbs from the railway station to the mountain top where restaurants, a shopping mall and the viewing platform await. The winter hiking trails also start here. From 1 December 2007 until 31 March 2008 you will be able to book the Gornergrat RailAway ticket from any Swiss railway station. It includes a 20% reduction off the train journey from any Swiss station and the return trip aboard the Zermatt – Gornergrat mountain railway. The train ticket is valid for 3 days. The Junior Card entitles children to travel free; holders of a general season ticket will just pay CHF 30.40 at the station of departure. For further information: www.railaway.ch

Elevation

  • Summit
    12533 Ft.
  • Vertical Drop
    7218 Ft.
  • Base
    5315 Ft.

Terrain

Beginner Runs

2%

Intermediate Runs

16%

Advanced Runs

58%

Expert Runs

24%

KM of Nordic Open

12.00

KM Pistes

350.00

Terrain Parks

2

KM Night Skiing

34.40

Lifts

  • Eight Person Lifts: 4
  • Gondolas & Trams: 21
  • High Speed Sixes: 2
  • Quad Chairs: 4
  • Triple Chairs: 0
  • Double Chairs: 13
  • Surface Lifts: 13

Common Misspellings

Zarmat, Zarmatt, Zermat, Zermat, Zermatt, Zermatte, Zermot, Zermott, Zirmat, Zrmat, Zurmat, Zurmatt

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: Nov 26, 2011

Projected Closing Ski Season: May 1, 2012

Projected Days Open: N/A

Days Open Last Year: N/A

Years Open: 70

Zermatt Reviews

  • by skipper14398 Mar 31, 2011
    • Overall Rating 5.0
    • Family Friendly 5.0
    • All Mtn. Terrain 5.0
    • Terrain Park 0.0
    • Nightlife 5.0

    Not in Kansas anymore!

    Pros: food, views amazing off-piste
    Cons: most pistes not challenging; expensive

     
  • by masterplanman Mar 24, 2010
    • Overall Rating 5.0
    • Family Friendly 5.0
    • All Mtn. Terrain 4.0
    • Terrain Park 0.0
    • Nightlife 4.0

    Zermatt Family Trip 2010

    Pros: Huge Varied Beautiful
    Cons: Expensive

     
  • by Jason chambers Nov 4, 2009
    • Overall Rating 5.0
    • Family Friendly 4.0
    • All Mtn. Terrain 5.0
    • Terrain Park 4.0
    • Nightlife 5.0

    Zermatt

    Pros: best view ever,very good snow
    Cons: heli skiing is very expensive

     

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