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Updated February 2024
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How Skiers Rate Zermatt

Overall Rating
4.45
Value for Money
3.52
Quiet Slopes
3.99
Après-Ski
4.29
Accommodation Options
4.57
Family Friendliness
4.28
Groomed Runs
4.69
Powder Zones
3.74
Tree Runs
3.09
Mogul Fields
3.40
Off-Piste
3.84
Snow Parks
3.65
Lift Efficiency
4.68
Eating Out
4.51
Ski School Quality
4.63
Beginners
4.81
Intermediates
4.35
Advanced
4.45
Experts
4.50
Snowboarders
4.65

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What Skiers Say About Zermatt

Zermatt attracts predominantly intermediate to advanced skiers and snowboarders seeking well-groomed pistes, efficient lift infrastructure, and high-altitude reliability. Reviewers consistently praise the extensive terrain, modern gondola systems, scenic runs with Matterhorn views, and the car-free village atmosphere. The ability to ski across to Italy (Cervinia) is frequently highlighted as a major advantage for varied terrain and cheaper dining. However, the resort is repeatedly criticised for high costs across accommodation, food, and lift passes. Several reviewers note limited beginner-friendly terrain, with blues sometimes feeling more challenging than advertised, and mention that lower runs can be narrow and congested, particularly at weekends.

AI-generated summary based on verified skier reviews

  • Extensive terrain
  • Efficient lift system
  • Snow reliability
  • Link to Italy
  • Car-free village
  • Mountain restaurants
  • Well-groomed pistes
  • Very expensive
  • Limited beginner terrain
  • Narrow lower runs
  • Weekend crowds
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James
advanced skier ⛷️
Feb, 10 2024
Skied over from cervinia what a difference the snow was much better the slopes were bigger and much better sign posted the lifts were efficient and fast the lift supervisors were knowledgeable and pleasant, food is quite expensive but the town of zermatt was beautiful would definitely recommend choosing zermatt especially over cervinia.
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Louis
advanced skier ⛷️
Jan, 27 2024
Have been skiing here for years, brilliant runs and wide variety. There is the option to ski to Italy when the weather is good too. The town is lovely with plenty of shops and bars to enjoy. Apres is not amazing but good fun with three main apres places. Hennu stal which is great fun and very dancy party. Cervo often has a DJ and can be very good fun. Adler Hitta is on the actual mountain at sunnega and is a good place to have lunch and/or have a boogey. It can be expensive compared to other European resorts but personally worth every penny.
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Winnie
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Jan, 26 2024
Zermatt is like no other, the views of the Matterhorn are epic and the Swiss food is to die for.

The slopes have something for every type of skier or snowboarder and the atmosphere on the slopes is calm and peaceful.

Overall its a beautiful resort.
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Finlay
advanced skier ⛷️
Jan, 22 2024
Zermatt is the best Ski Resort in the Alps, whether youre looking for tough challenging skiing or trying to learn the basics. There are plenty of different types of runs and options within them.
The food/drink and Alprés is some of the best in the Alps.
Classic Swiss efficiency on the lifts
Bit expensive but 100% worth the money for the skiing, views and all round vibes.
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Cieran
advanced skier ⛷️
Jan, 21 2024
All year round skiing what more can you ask for! The town of zermatt is the perfect base to soak in the views of the Matterhorn and the stunning alps surrounding.
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Fred
advanced skier ⛷️
Jan, 19 2024
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Will
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Jan, 16 2024
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Ed
advanced skier ⛷️
Dec, 3 2023
Should be on everyones bucket list.
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Sally Lovegrove
advanced skier ⛷️
Nov, 30 2023
Great all round ski area!
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Paul
advanced skier ⛷️
Nov, 30 2023
Amazing place for skiing. Great lunch spots and instructors. Sometimes windy.
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Rowena
expert skier ⛷️
Nov, 30 2023
Beautiful village, high altitude skiing and snow sure fun with the option for lunch in Italy!
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Alyson
advanced skier ⛷️
Nov, 24 2023
Fantastic skiing and beautiful scenery. Huge amount of skiing area with ability to ski into Italy. Downside is that the resort is expensive.
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Jon
expert skier ⛷️
Nov, 20 2023
This resort has everything, massive backcountry, stereos, trees, park, guaranteed snow on the glacier and an awesome town.
It is just a long way to get to it.
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