Zermatt, Switzerland
Lost in Translation
Thu 6 August 2009 LucaBeen there accidentally, after loosing the last connection to Cervinia at the end of a great day of snowboarding accross Zermatt slopes ! We stayed at a nice ( and cheap... ) hotel, were well received and have lots of fun as we walked across the village with all our gear while everyone else was all dressed up... We have returned and climbed to the top of Rifelberg, having more fun and spectacular views !
Swiss Shit
Wed 5 December 2007 AnthonyI live in Germany and one of my favorite places to go is Zermatt. I disagree about them being snobbish. Its a cool little town and the people were really freindly that I ran into there. Yeah its a little pricey but well worth the experience. Also make sure you climb to the cross and drink 1867( swiis shit). Have fun!!!
Resort Statistics
Resort Type:
Alpine
Winter: Nov to April
Summer: May to Sept
Lifts
Total Lifts: 33
Cable cars: 9
Gondolas: 5
Chair lifts: 8
Drag lifts: 9
Other lifts: 1 Funicular train, 1 cog-railway
Max people per hour: 64,500
Board Leashes required: Yes
Mountain
Total pistes/trails: 73
Total ride area: 183km
Longest run: 13km
Top lift: 3899m
Vertical drop: 2279m
First lift: 1620m
Piste suitability
Green runs: 20%
Red runs: 75%
Black runs: 5%
Lift Passes
| Low Season | High Season | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHF | GBP | Average | CHF | GBP | Average | |
| Day Pass | 74.00 | 46.06 |
33% |
74.00 | 46.06 |
21% |
| 6-Day Pass | 364.00 | 226.57 |
41% |
364.00 | 226.57 |
23% |
| 6-Day Linked area Pass | 415.00 | 258.31 |
51% |
415.00 | 258.31 |
29% |
| CHF | GBP | Average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season Pass: | 1,435.00 | 893.20 |
67% |
Lift Passes:
half day pass international (incl. Cervinia) CHF 64.00
day pass international CHF 84.00
Lift times:8.30am to 4.30pm
Snowfall
Average annual snowfall: 7m
Artificial snowmaking coverage: 25%
Facilities
| CHF | GBP | |
|---|---|---|
| Days Rental of Board & Boots: | 45.00 | 28.01 |
| 4hr Group Lesson (full day): | 54.00 | 33.61 |
Snowboard Schools:
Group lessons from - 40CHF
Snowboard Hire:
Daily rates from - 28CHF (Kids from 22CHF)
Night Riding: :
No
Other activities
Heliboarding: :
options to Alphubeljoch, Äschhorn and Monte Rosa and a 4hr trip costs 380CHF, if you don’t have that sort of cash then 185CHF will get you on a freeride day to some less trodden locations. Contact the Zermatt Alpin Center for details ww.alpincenter-zermatt.ch tel: +41 (0)27 966 24 60
Snowmobiles:
Not available
Further information
Zermatt is an extremely good resort with some excellent freering terrain set in an incredible location. Nightlife is descent but you need to bring yours and someone elses wallet with you.
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ON THE SLOPES: Good
OFF THE SLOPES: As you would expect, pricey
MONEY WISE: Lift passes prices & accomodation are crazy money.
HALFPIPE:
Yes - 2
TERRAIN PARK:
Yes - 2
BACKCOUNTRY/OFF-PISTE:Lots
TREE RUNS:Yes
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Snow forecast
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| top | 33cm |
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| bottom | 0cm |
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Resort News
Huge August Snowfall in Swiss Alps, Argentina & NZ 18Aug10
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| Last Snowfall: 31- Tue 24 Apr 2012 | ||
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| Runs Open: | 8KM | |
| Lifts Open: | 4 | |
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| Runs to resorts: | closed | |
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