All the ingredients for the perfect ski holiday
Dominated by the glorious Matterhorn, Zermatt is a lively and sophisticated resort with skiing spread over three areas, one of which links to Cervinia in Italy. Zermatt boasts Europe's highest tree line and provides glorious year round skiing at up to 3899m on one of the largest glaciers in Europe, easily reached by the gondola. Long runs from the glacier include a 15km piste to resort but wherever you choose to ski, mountain huts offer everything from drinks to gourmet meals.
Fact file
Skiing in Zermatt
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Beginners
2
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Intermediates
5
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Experts
5
Resort Height
- 1620m
Transfer time
- Geneva 3 hrs 30 mins
Transfers are by coach to Täsch then train.
Costs
- · small beer £2.00 · half litre of house wine £9.00· pizza £9.00· sandwich £5.00
Private transfer
- 1-4 people (return) Geneva £1031, 5-8 people £1228
Skiing in Zermatt
For piste maps and other information about the Slopes in Zermatt visit our skiing in Zermatt page
Activities
· indoor swimming pool · curling · ice skating · bowling · fitness centre · solarium · heli-skiing · sleigh rides · paraglidingApres ski
· lively nightlife with an excellent range of cafés and bars · Papperla bar, Elsie's place, the bar Vernissage, the Village, Brown Cow and the Pink Elephant for jazzOur opinion
Zermatt, undeniably one of the most beautiful and spectacular ski resorts in the world, is a fantastic experience for all level of skiers and snowboarders. The Sunnega provides wide-open runs for beginners, and experts should be heading for the Trifti - one of the most famous (and difficult) runs in the Alps.
Families
There are two kindergarten/crèches. Cost approx. Chf 370 for 5 full days including lunch (0915-1600). Half-days can also be booked. The Pumuckel has qualified, English speaking nannies to look after children from 2-5 years old. Open daily from 0900-1700 and children over 6 can take basic ski lessons. Cost approx. Chf 90 per day for a full day with lunch.Snow Savers
· FREE skis and boot hire for children when both parents pre-book skis and bootsHoliday deals
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