Zermatt Ski Holidays

Zermatt is located in the southwest of Switzerland, in the canton of Valais. It lies at the head of the Mattervisp Valley and at the foot of the Matterhorn. To reach Zermatt from Zurich Airport, it takes around 3 hours and 40 minutes, and from Geneva, about 4 hours.

Zermatt village itself is located at an altitude of 1,608m and is part of one of the highest ski areas in the Alps, with the top lift-accessed point, the Klein Matterhorn, reaching a staggering 3,883m.

Zermatt is an excellent destination for beginners. There are numerous gentle slopes and designated learning areas, with the best located in the Sunnegga and Riffelberg regions. Wolli’s Park at Sunnegga offers wide slopes with stunning views of the Matterhorn. Similarly, the Riffelberg area features plenty of easy runs where beginners can take their time practicing before progressing to more challenging terrain.

Due to Zermatt’s high altitude, there is excellent snow-coverage all season round. In December, the resort turns into a winter wonderland and is a magical place to spend Christmas. January and February bring consistent and heavy snow-fall creating optimal snow-conditions. For longer days with more sun, mid-March to mid-April offers longer warmer days for spring skiing lovers.

Zermatt is a very welcoming resort for families. To begin with, children under 9 ski for free, while those under 16 receive half-price lift passes. Many of the ski schools have their own designated kids’ areas, and there is a wide range of teaching options available. Numerous restaurants offer early children’s dinners and provide dedicated kids’ menus.

One of the standout features is that private cars are banned, resulting in minimal traffic, pollution, and congestion – making it a safer and more pleasant environment for families.

Off the slopes, there is plenty to do – kids’ playgrounds, an open-air ice skating rink, and an exciting toboggan run from Rotenboden to Riffelalp. If you’re looking for indoor activities, you can enjoy the indoor climbing wall or go for a swim in one of the hotels’ indoor pools.

If you have your preferred departure date in mind for your Zermatt ski holiday, you can leave the rest to us. Our experts will be on hand to help you with everything from travel arrangements and accommodation to activities and unique experiences, creating an itinerary that is entirely bespoke based on your wishes.

All you need to do to get started is get in touch with our team today or fill in our online enquiry form and one of our ski experts will contact you at a convenient time to help you plan the skiing adventure you’ve always dreamt of.

The overall cost of your tailor-made ski holiday to Zermatt will depend on where you’d like to stay, how long you’d like your trip to last, the size of your travelling party, and what sort of activities you’d like to include. We’ll take all of this into account when providing you with a quote, so you can have peace of mind knowing everything is in hand ahead of your departure.

Before embarking on your Zermatt ski holiday, there are some essentials that you’ll need to make sure you’ve packed for your trip

• Ski jacket
• Ski trousers
• Ski socks
• Ski gloves
• Ski helmet
• Goggles
• Neck warmer or balaclava
• Sunglasses
• Long-sleeved layers and thermals
• Comfortable walking boots
• Casual clothing for evenings or days away from the slopes
• Waterproof jacket
• Hat and scarf
• Toiletries
• Essential travel documents
• Phone and charger
• Cash and debit or credit cards
• Sun protection
• SPF lip balm
• After sun lotion
• First-aid kit
• Small rucksack
• European plug adapter

For more tips on what to pack, check out our ski holiday packing list blog.