Ski Guide: Zermatt

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The Swiss Ski Resort of Zematt is surrounded by the dramatic peaks of some of Europe's highest mountains, including the Dom, Monte Rosa and the Matterhorn. Zermatt enjoys one of the longest ski seasons in the Alps and is a world without cars, electric-cars and horse-drawn sleighs and carriages are the only transport allowed.

Getting There:
Zurich to Zermatt: 250km (156 miles);
Geneva to Zermatt: 230km (144 miles).
Châtillon to Cervinia: 27km (17 miles).
Regular bus service from station. Cannot reach Zermat by car; motorists must park a little down the valley at Täsch.

Height:
Zermatt: 1,620 - 3,820m (5,320 - 12,530ft).
Cervinia: 2,050 - 3,460m (6,730 - 11,350ft).

No of Lifts:
57 (including Cervina).

Types of Pistes:
33% beginner, 41% intermediate, 26% advanced.

Main Advantages:
Beautiful scenery; traditional Alpine village; large selection of restaurants; car-free; linked to Cervinia.

Drawbacks:
Spread-out ski area; accommodation can be far from slopes.; purpose-built village in Cervinia unattractive.

Resort Reviews:

"Fantastic skiing, vertical drop and accommodation but close enough not to be "pisted" off at the size of your carbon footprint! - Hazel Jan '09"