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Resort facts
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Resort Height
1,620m (5,346ft)
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Transfer time
Sion 2 hrs
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Typical costs
· small beer £2.00 · half litre of house wine £9.00· pizza £9.00· sandwich £5.00
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Glacier High Altitude Guaranteed Snow
glacier resort guaranteed snow
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Fly from
Gatwick, Heathrow, Stansted, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Exeter, Glasgow, Manchester, Newcastle
Good for...
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Advanced Ski Rating
5
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Intermediates Ski Rating
5
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Beginners Ski Rating
2
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Snowboarding Rating
3
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So what's it like?
Breathtaking scenery, great skiing & superb restaurants, Zermatt has it all
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.
Ski information
Beginners
The wide-open runs of the Sunnegga and Trokenersteg provide the ideal terrain for beginners, while the slopes of the Gornergrat, reached after a spectacular cog-wheel train journey, should be easily manageable after a few lessons from the expert ski school.
Intermediates
Zermatt is a true intermediate's paradise with a tremendous variety of runs available including scenic descents through trees and long red runs. Take the cable car to the Rothorn paradise where there are several challenging red runs and one that will take you all the way back to Zermatt. Choose a sunny day to ski over to Cervinia (included on area lift pass) and try the 14kms run from the Plateau Rosa.
Advanced
Every good skier should experience the challenging black runs, fantastic off-piste and guaranteed snow. Try the Trifti - one of Europe's longest and most difficult mogul slopes. Other highlights include the gun-barrel Tiefbach descent and the Schwarzsee, Stockhorn and Matterhorn glacier paradise areas.
Nightlife
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 jazz.
Activities
Indoor pool, curling, ice skating, bowling, fitness centre, heli-skiing, sleigh rides and paragliding
Eating out
Well known for a vast array of fabulous restaurants with over 70 to choose from. Typical 3 course meal from approx. Chf 50 · Brown Cow Snack Bar for great burgers, Stockhorn Grill or The Spaghetti Factory.
Other amenities
· Large selection of stylish shops and boutiques · Zermatt museum · Miles of cleared winter walkways (special walkers pass available locally)
Private Transfer
From Geneva airport
One-way (arrival) from £193 pp. Return from £366 pp.Snow Savers for the winter 2011/12 season
Kids ski free: FREE helmet for kids booking skis & boots
Senior savers: reduced lift pass prices for seniors 65yrs +
Our best deals to Zermatt
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| Leaves | From | To | Board | Price | |
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| Sat 19 January 2013 | London Luton | Zermatt in Switzerland | Self catering |
£533 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sat 15 December 2012 | London Stansted | Zermatt in Switzerland | Self catering |
£585 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sat 12 January 2013 | London Luton | Zermatt in Switzerland | Catered chalet |
£715 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sat 12 January 2013 | London Luton | Zermatt in Switzerland | Half board |
£754 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sat 2 February 2013 | London Luton | Zermatt in Switzerland | Half board |
£796 based on 4 sharing |