Weekend Ski Breaks to Zermatt
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If you planning your Weekend Ski Breaks to Zermatt then look no further. Weekend Ski Breaks to Zermatt are our speciality. With our star rating system and ample resort information you'll be able to make an informed decision. Just to the right, we have our Zermatt accommodation. Dominated by the glorious Matterhorn, Zermatt is a lively and sophisticated resort with skiing spread over three different areas one of which links to Cervinia in Italy. Zermatt boasts Europe?s highest tree line and provides glorious year round skiing on one of the largest glaciers in Europe, the Klein Matterhorn (3899m), easily reached by the new 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. |
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Our 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. Après Ski A huge choice of pubs and clubs including the Pink Elephant Jazz Bar, Le Village and Broken Bar offering music from the 60's, 70's and 80's. Also a wide selection of restaurants Price Check World Snowboard Guide WSG rates Zermatt as an intermediate carvers favourite. It is an impressive place with some major terrain for all levels and rider styles, even if the mountain layout is a bit haphazard. Freeriders on the lookout for open powder bowls and couloirs will be kept busy in a number of areas with a lot off advanced off-piste riding to be had. Freestylers are provided with an ever improving half-pipe and plenty of natural terrain. Our 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. Activities Ski Area TOTAL KMS OF PISTE: 150kms Zermatt (245kms inclucing Cervinia) Piste Type No. of Runs Easy 15 Intermediate 24 Difficult 20 Total No. of Lifts: 40 (73 including Cervinia) Uphill capacity per hour: 40,065 (Zermatt) 75,180 (incl. Cervinia). Direction of Slopes: N, W Approx No. of Snow Cannons: 129 Longest Run: 14kms No. of Mountain Restaurants: 38 Cross Country Trails: 7kms Lift Pass Coverage: Local lift pass covers all lifts in Zermatt. Area lift pass also covers Cervinia, Italy. Photo Required for Lift Pass' Only for lift passes with durations of 8 days or more and for children under 9 years old (any duration). PISTE MAP KEY 1: Mountain Railway 2: Funicular 3-11: Cable Cars 12-15: Gondolas 16-20: Chairlifts BAR/RESTAURANT |
Weekend Ski Breaks Accommodation in Zermatt |
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