Zermatt is a ski resort in the Northern Alps range, in Mattertal, Valais, Switzerland 🇨🇭. The ski area covers 322 km of runs between 1,562 m and 3,899 m, served by 51 lifts. Day lift pass 123€ per adult.
* Price per adult for 1 day, public high-season rate. Reduced rates (online purchase, outside school holidays, families, children, seniors) are generally offered by the resort.
ℹ️ These figures refer to the Matterhorn Ski Paradise (Zermatt – Cervinia) ski area, shared by several resorts: kilometres of runs, number of runs, lifts and lift pass are common to all of them. The values shown here and on the neighbouring resort pages therefore describe the same ski area and the same lift pass: they are not added together.
The 322 km and the lift pass quoted refer to the international Zermatt–Cervinia–Valtournenche ski area, part of which lies on the Italian side; a cheaper pass covering Switzerland only also exists. The breakdown of runs is given as a percentage of the kilometres of each difficulty level. Zermatt is a car-free village, reached by train, dominated by the pyramid of the Matterhorn. Its ski area climbs to 3,899 m at Petit Cervin and allows skiing on the glacier even in summer. You can cross the border on skis to have lunch in Cervinia, in Italy.
- At the foot of the Matterhorn (4,478 m)
- Ski area linked to Cervinia in Italy
- Glacier skiing up to 3,899 m
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
Zermatt is one of the rare resorts offering more than 322 km of runs — a huge ski area that even the fastest skiers can't cover in a week. With 51 lifts and 0 runs listed, it's a destination that can absorb all visitor flows without ever feeling crowded. Zermatt's DNA is high end: the accommodation, mountain restaurants and resort services reflect a clientele that doesn't count the cost. With a day lift pass at 123€, the stay has a price, but the experience lives up to it for anyone who wants to treat themselves without compromise. As for snow, Zermatt is in a strong position with its summit at 3,899 m — even in capricious winters, the upper runs hold well into April. The village at 1,562 m is also well placed to ensure comfortable conditions from mid-December onwards. The budget for a stay in Zermatt is clearly high: 123€ for the day lift pass, plus accommodation and mountain restaurants among the most expensive in the Alps. It's the price of excellence — but you need to be aware of it before setting off. In short: Zermatt isn't for everyone, but for those who can afford it, it's probably one of the best skiing experiences in Europe.
🏔️ Matterhorn Ski Paradise (Zermatt – Cervinia)
Matterhorn Ski Paradise links Zermatt, in Switzerland, with Breuil-Cervinia and Valtournenche, in Italy, via the Plateau Rosa glacier. Its 322 km of runs climb to 3,899m at Petit Cervin, and the glacier allows skiing all year round. The breakdown of runs is given as a percentage of kilometres by difficulty.
The other resorts in the area
Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time
Above 2,000 m, snow is generally guaranteed from mid-December to late March. Real-time data: Open-Meteo (weather model). Monthly averages: estimates based on the resort's historical data.
