Spectacularly situated beneath the majestic Matterhorn, Zermatt has everything to offer in the way of fantastic skiing, picturesque surroundings and a lively nightlife. On arrival by train from the village of Tasch, you will find the vibrant village centre entirely car free and with only electric taxis and horse drawn sleighs and streets packed with beautiful shops and boutiques. Zermatt's three ski areas all soar to at least 3100m (10,200ft) and boasts the highest ski lift in Europe - The Klein Matterhorn (Gobba di Rollin) at 3 820m. The ski run from this station into Zermatt is almost 14 km long and has a vertical drop of 2 200m! Zermatt is connected to the ski area of Breuil-Cervinia in Italy.back to top
Resort Altitude (m): 1620
Highest Lift (m): 3820
Total Piste (km): 150
Longest Ascent (km): 14
Pistes:
Easy (green): 15
Intermediate (blue/red): 24
Hard (black): 20
Terrain / Snowboard Park: Yes
Resort Ratings:
Beginners: 2/5
Intermediates: 5/5
Advanced: 5/5
Snowboarders: 3/5
Families: 4/5
Non-Skiers: 5/5
Apres-Ski: 4/5
Resort Charm: 5/5
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Lively nightlife with an excellent range of cafés and bars. Recommendations for a swinging night out are Papperla bar, Elsie's place, the bar Vernissage, the Village and the Pink Elephant for jazz. Try also the Pollux and Alex discos, the Broken Barrel or for something special 'Elsie's Bar', famous for its oysters and champagne.back to top
The town is well known for its vast array of fabulous restaurants with over 90 in the town to choose from. A typical 3-course meal will cost anything and upwards from approx. 40 Swiss Francs. For cheaper 'fast-food' style alternatives try the Brown Cow Snack Bar for great burgers, Stockhorn Grill or The Spaghetti Factory.back to top
* Seven public indoor swimming pools * Curling * Ice skating * Bowling * Indoor golf * Indoor tennis and squash courts * Fitness centre * Solarium * Heli-skiing * Sleigh rides * Paragliding * Over 30 km of winter walking routes.back to top
Ski-school: For children from 4 years, from Monday to Friday, 1000-1530, approx. 4 hours skiing per day including lunch and drinks. Kindergarten: Day Kindergarten at the Nicoletta for children aged 2 to 8. Open Monday to Friday 0900 - 1700. Cr?che: Kinderclub Pumuckel is open from 0900 to 1700, Monday to Friday and takes children from 2.5 years. back to top
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