Zermatt - Matterhorn Ski Paradise (1620m - 3889m)

Zermatt - Matterhorn Ski Paradise , the Wallis Alps, Switzerland A superb scene of Matterhorn and 38 other 4,000 m high mountain tops make from Zermatt village the world-famous place. Luxury and pleasant atmosphere is the highlight of this resort; for winter sports fans it is then magnificent snow conditions within the whole are and connection with resorts situated in Italy and Breuil-Cervinia-Valtournenche ski resort. However, luxury must be paid for – ski and accomodation costs are the highest in the Alps. That is why many tourists may choose the neighbouring Italian resort to have an access to runs in Zermatt. The fact that cars have no free entry to the resort only confirms Zermatt´s uniqueness. Skiing on windless, sunny slopes of Sunegga-Rothorn would especially appreciate families with children. Gentle slopes going down into the Valley provide panoramic views of the surrounding Alps. Experienced skiers would choose bumpy runs down from Hohtälli and Stockhorn or a 17 km long famous trail down from Klein Matterhorn (Picolo Cervino) into Zermatt. Two broad perfectly groomed parallel runs, suitable for carving, are to be found on the Theodulgletscher Glacier down from Furggsattel. In Zermatt, there is also a remarkable wide variety of freeride slopes covered with powder snow (in Stochhorn for example) and even a possibility for heliskiing. At Grornergrat lift station you can find a new freestyle Gravity Park for snowboarding. You would have to work hard to get bored in Zermatt – it provides you with a wide range of aprés ski activities as well such as 30 km of hiking trails, tobogganing, diving in a frozen lake, dog train rides and many others. Only cross-country skiers would be very disappointed with Zermatt as they would find only a few tracks in the valley. Wealthier tourists will certainly make use of varied offer in miscellaneous small shops, boutiques and jewelleries.