tourism
Zermatt-Matterhorn Ski Paradise (General Pistes)
Zermatt offers an expansive and diverse ski area, part of the Zermatt-Matterhorn Ski Paradise, featuring over 360 km of interconnected slopes. This includes 75 km of blue runs (easy), 220 km of red runs (intermediate), and 65 km of black runs (difficult), ensuring options for every skill level. The area is renowned for its high-altitude skiing, guaranteeing excellent snow conditions throughout the winter season and often into late spring and early summer on the glacier. Skiers can enjoy long descents, wide-open pistes, and challenging moguls. The overall resort boasts approximately 54 lifts and mountain railways (excluding specific named ones that are excluded from this report), with a maximum elevation of 3,899m. Ski passes are required and vary by duration and season, typically ranging from CHF 80-100 per day for an adult.