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Next 10 weeksQuietest weeks ahead: 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov
Based on weekends and public and school holidays in Switzerland and the countries most of its skiers come from. * Not yet published; estimated from last year.
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Skiing in Zermatt
Zermatt is a very large ski resort in Valais, Switzerland with 360 km of slopes and 52 lifts. By length of slopes it's the 2nd biggest in Switzerland. The skiing runs from 1,620 m up to 3,883 m, a vertical drop of 2,263 m. A summit this high usually helps keep the snow reliable.
The mapped slopes are 21% easy, 71% intermediate and 8% advanced. That gives a balanced mix for mixed-ability groups. It also has a snow park.
The nearest airport is Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP), about 85 km away in a straight line. The drive can be much longer on mountain roads.
Questions about Zermatt
How much snow does Zermatt have?
Right now the weather models show 2 cm of snow on the ground, 0 cm new in the last 3 days and 2 cm forecast for the next 7 days. The resort's own report may differ, as these figures don't include snowmaking or grooming.
How big is Zermatt?
Zermatt has 360 km of slopes and 52 lifts.
How high is Zermatt?
The skiing runs from 1,620 m up to 3,883 m, a vertical drop of 2,263 m. A summit this high usually helps keep the snow reliable.
Is Zermatt good for beginners?
21% of the mapped slopes are easy. That gives a balanced mix for mixed-ability groups.
Does Zermatt have a snow park?
Yes, it has a snow park.
What is the nearest airport to Zermatt?
The nearest airport is Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP), about 85 km away in a straight line. The drive can be much longer on mountain roads.
Ski resorts near Zermatt
- Cervinia13 km away · 150 km of slopes4.0
- Valtournenche15 km away · 27 km of slopes2.0
- Macugnaga - Belvedere15 km away · 7 km of slopes2.0
- Saas Fee15 km away · 48 km of slopes5.0
- Macugnaga - Moro18 km away · 10 km of slopes5.0
- Saas-Almagell - Furggstalden/Heidbodme18 km away · 10 km of slopes2.0
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