Expert skiers will be in their element on the mountains around Zermatt. There are several black runs and moguls runs and there are plenty of challenging off-piste runs towards the valley. The ski slopes around Klein Matterhorn in the Zermatt ski area are more suitable for beginner skiers. The glacier assures that you can ski in Zermatt practically all year round.

The majestic Matterhorn in Switzerland stands out in all its beauty and can be admired from the slopes in Zermatt's ski area. Here, everyone will find ski runs adapted to their abilities, from those for first time skiers to black runs and freestyle ski areas for the real experts. Intermediate skiers are particularly spoilt for choice in Zermatt and will enjoy the run down to Cervinia in Italy. There is a great choice of restaurants up on the slopes in the Zermatt ski resort with more than 30 establishments with wonderful views. Zermatt's ski area really is extremely versatile with something for all types of winter sports fans.

Overview of slopes and lifts in Zermatt

Slopes	Ski lifts	Additional information
Blue slopes72 km	Drag lifts2	Start of the season1 May
Red slopes226 km	Chair lifts32	End of the season30 April
Black slopes64 km	Gondola lifts13	Glacier
Off-piste0 km	Train1	Min. altitude1600 m
Total362 km	Capacity106029 Pers./Hour	Max. altitude3820 m

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  Zermatt

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  Valtournanche

Off-piste & freestyle in Zermatt
Snow parks 3	Tables
Half pipe	Boxes
Quarter pipe	Rails
Boardercross	Off-piste allowed
Kickers	Off-piste zone