Zermatt ski resort is one of the best destinations for a ski vacation in Europe. With amazing snow conditions, an international ski area, and accommodation with an authentic Swiss village feel – including original log cabins, luxury chalets, and more. The lively town centre lined with luxury stores and restaurants means that ski holidays to Zermatt promise more than your average ski trip. Zermatt is one of the main origins of mountain-tourism in Europe, thanks to its rich history of mountaineering, and has welcomed visitors for centuries to discover the natural beauty of the area and challenge themselves with outdoor sports. Skiing in Zermatt, has been popular for decades and its extensive ski terrain and trails have thousands of visitors each year, for family ski vacations in Zermatt or even world cup downhill skiing competitions.
Zermatt Skiing Holidays
The Matterhorn Ski Paradise which is accessed with your Zermatt ski pass is an extensive ski area in Europe, stretching from the Rothorn Paradise (10,180ft) and Gornergrat (10,135ft) to the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise (Klein Matterhorn, 12,740ft) and Schwarzsee Paradise (8,474ft). The vast, world-famous ski terrain includes ski resorts in Switzerland and Italy. Using your Zermatt ski pass, you can ski into Italy, to the Italian ski resort of Breuil-Cervinia, perfect for a lunch pitstop for pizza or pasta. For Ikon passholders, Zermatt Matterhorn is considered one of the best ski places in Europe due to skiers being able to spend an unlimited number of days in the resort.
Zermatt's ski terrain is exceptional for many reasons. Zermatt has the highest ski resort lift access point in Europe, and Zermatt’s snow conditions are amongst the best in Europe. With lots of good red run skiing in the Rothorn area amongst others, Zermatt is an ideal resort for intermediate skiers and riders. For advanced skiers, there are many challenges to enjoy. The National, one of the longest black graded trails in the Alps, runs from the Blauherd back almost to resort level and is an exhilarating test for experts. Backcountry skiing in Zermatt also gives opportunity for more experienced riders to navigate through untouched powder. There is also the No. 59 trail in Zermatt/Cervinia that has a vertical drop of more than 800ft in just over 2,460ft. Its steepest point is a 65% gradient. For beginner skiers in Zermatt, there are well groomed slopes that will suit your level.
Trips to Zermatt in Switzerland
If you are looking for more than just skiing, there are endless options available to you on a luxury vacation in Zermatt. Zermatt village offers a fantastic shopping experience. Centred around Bahnhofstrasse there is an amazing variety of stores. For entertainment choices in Zermatt, you could consider the Vernissage which is a cinema, concert venue and club, all in one. There are also a number of pools and wellness centers in Zermatt, as well a museum and sport center.
Zermatt ski holidays are also famous for food and wine and gourmet dining experiences. While skiing in Zermatt mountains, there are over 50 slope-side restaurants in Zermatt to stoke up your energy levels with classic Swiss food, such as Potato Rotis or cheese fondue. Back in town, dining in Zermatt offers you a choice of over 100 restaurants. These restaurants offer a big variety of food, from Michelin star rated kitchens offering high-quality international cuisine to traditional restaurants specialising in local delicacies of meat, veg or fish. There is even choice for various Après-ski and parties in Zermatt, with handfuls of bars offering a fun atmosphere, live music and dancing. In the evening, a couple of nightclubs, keep the parties going 'til after midnight. In April, spring skiing vacations in Zermatt can include experiencing, Zermatt Unplugged, a music festival in the ski area with world-famous performers.
Getting to Zermatt for your Swiss ski vacation is a relatively seamless experience – easier than you may think! With connections to Europe's international airports, such as Geneva, Zurich and Milan, one of the best ways to travel to Zermatt from these is by train. Typically, taking 3-4hrs, travelling to Zermatt by train is a popular, eco-conscious way to travel to the Alps, featuring the most beautiful mountain scenery. Not only that, but it's also the most practical choice, since Zermatt is a car-free resort. Upon arrival into the resort, prepare to be stunned by a winter paradise, with horse-drawn sleighs in the streets of Zermatt village and Zermatt's surrounding mountain peaks, including the iconic Matterhorn. Wherever you are staying in Zermatt, the Zermatt ski area is also easily accessible, with free electric buses that connect all the main lift stations on the valley floor.
Luxury Vacation Rentals In Zermatt
Ski holidays in Zermatt ooze sophistication and luxury; this Swiss mountain resort is certainly home to a selection of the best vacation rentals in Europe. Whether you're searching for a ski in, ski off Zermatt lodge, quintessential condos with views of the Matterhorn or luxury Zermatt chalets with hot tubs or swimming pools, Zermatt ski rentals have something for all group requirements.
