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Visitor experience for Zermatt in the Matterhorn Ski Paradise ski area.

Reviews20
Overall rating8.2/10
Skiing rating8.2/10

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Overall rating8.2out of 10
Skiing rating8.2beginner to free-nature skiing
Snow conditions8out of 10
Family7out of 10
Beginner7.4
Advanced8.9
Expert8.3
Free-nature8.1
Snow8
Family7
Après-ski7.2
Nature8.8
Hiking7.3
Lifts8

Zermatt, Valais

8/10

Visited march 2009 · couple

Beginner7
Advanced9
Expert8
Free-nature8
Snow8
Family6
Après-ski6
Nature9
Hiking7
Lifts6
The skiing was great but not as demanding as I was led to believe. Some of the lifts got very busy and there was a lot of walking to get to the lifts. We spent 1 hour one morning just getting from our hotel to the Trockener steg, it seemed we spent more time on lifts than skis. Zermatt is by no means cheap and we were paying about 60CHF every day on lunch, but that’s all part of the holiday. Overall, Zermatt is a lovely place and the Matterhorn is breathtaking, but the lack of ski convenience did put us off a bit as did nearly being run over a couple of times by the electric taxis!! A great ski resort, but I'd rather do ski to door
Scenic slopesAccessebility ski-area

Review by Estevez from Barcelona on March 30th, 2009.

Zermatt, Valais

9/10

Visited december 2008 · single

Beginner8
Advanced9
Expert9
Free-nature10
Snow8
Family7
Après-ski7
Nature10
Hiking7
Lifts8
Zermatt has got the best combination of slopes, and fabulous restaurants - the 2 most important things for me. It can be very expensive, but there are well priced apartments, and you can cater for your self to make it all a bit cheaper. The skiing is superb! The Gornergrat offers easy skiing, there are unlimited off-piste/touring options, and the scenery is astonishing. It never fails to delight.
Good off pisteExpensive resort

Review by Toby from Croydon on January 9th, 2009.

Zermatt, Valais

8.5/10

Visited february 2008 · friends

Beginner9
Advanced9
Expert9
Free-nature7
Snow8
Family7
Après-ski7
Nature8
Hiking7
Lifts8
The village atmosphere is phenominal... with superb (if a little pricey) bars and amazing restaurants, Apres-Ski is beaten by only the lariest of resorts. The mountains differ greatly depending on which ones you ski, and the weather will dictate where you (can) go. Klein Matterhorn is amazing but truly brutal in all but the best conditions. Gornergrat is relaxed and rolling, and accessed via a 45 minute train-ride. Rothorn, Blauherd and Sunnegga provide some of the best views of the Matterhorn, and bars (and bands) positioned strategically to make the most of the scenery! What they say is true - you have to Ski Zermatt before you die... don't let it be your regret! You will fall in love with
GlacierExpensive resort

Review by Lindsey Austin from London on November 27th, 2008.

Zermatt, Valais

7.5/10

Visited february 2008 · couple

Beginner7
Advanced8
Expert7
Free-nature8
Snow7
Family7
Après-ski6
Nature9
Hiking7
Lifts7
The resort is absolutely stunning but can be difficult to ski. Zermatt is made up of 3 ski ares (discounting Cervinia), Klein Matterhorn, Sunnega and Gornagrat. The Klien Matterhorn is served by a modern gondola, Sunnega by a funnicular (Think London underground at rush hour) and Gornergrat by an old railway, which, if you lack patience, is not ideal as it takes about 40 minutes. The skiing is good for intermediates, the only real challenge lies in the infamous Trifji Bumps on Sunnega, this is Europes longest mogul field and gives your legs a real workout. As far as food is concerned, Zermatt is the Land if the Mountain Resturaunts, with over 40 to choose from. I would recommend Franz + Heid
Traffic-freeFew challenges for experts

Review by Michael Bagnold from Middlesbrough on September 7th, 2008.

Zermatt, Valais

8.3/10

Visited february 2008 · couple

Beginner8
Advanced9
Expert8
Free-nature8
Snow7
Family7
Après-ski7
Nature8
Hiking7
Lifts8
I went skiing in Zermatt at the end of february, I have had a very nice time, what a beautiful area it is. The skiing is great and the connection with Italy's is wonderful. What is also fine is the pedestrianised centre of the village. The restaurants are also good, all in all I've had a superb time. Next year back to Zermatt!
Large ski areaNo negative aspects!

Review by Louis Bader from Dublin on July 12th, 2008.

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