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Zermatt Ski Resort...

Description

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.

Resort Guide

Snow Range: 1620-3820m

Village Heights: 1,620m (5,346ft)

Highest Lift: 3820m (12,606ft)

Transfer Times: 3-4 Hours

Apres Ski

Lively nightlife with an excellent range of cafés and bars

Papperla bar
Elsie's place
The bar Vernissage,
The Village
The Pink Elephant for jazz

Try also the Pollux and Alex discos and the Broken Barrel.

Bars Cafes

There is a huge variety of cafés and restaurants as well as different bars and clubs. Many are informal and lively and there is even a casino.

Amadeus bar
Number Two in Montana
Punch Zapata
Le Pub in Crans
Le Barocke and Absolut nightclubs.

Activities

Seven public indoor swimming pools
Curling
Ice skating
Bowling
Indoor golf
Indoor tennis and squash courts
Fitness centre
Solarium
Heli-skiing
Sleigh rides
Paragliding

Eating Out

Well known for a vast array of fabulous restaurants with over 70 to choose from. Typical 3-course meal from approx. SFr35

Brown Cow Snack Bar for great burgers
Stockhorn Grill
The Spaghetti Factory

Other Amenities

Large selection of stylish shops and boutiques

Alpine museum
Miles of cleared winter walkways
(special walkers pass available locally)
Casino

Extra Services

Kindergarten:

A kindergarten is run by the ski school for children aged 4-6 with morning play and afternoon skiing There are also two kindergarten /crèches Cost approx SFr370 for 5 full days including lunch (0915-1600)

The Nicoletta takes children from 2-8 years from Mon to Fri Open 0900-1700 Cost approx SFr75 for full day with lunch Half-days can also be booked

The Pumuckel has qualified, English speaking nannies to look after children from 2½ years old Open daily from 0900-1700 and children over 6 can take basic ski lessons Cost approx SFr 90 per day for a full day with lunch

Ski Area Terrain

Beginners:
The wide-open runs of the Sunnegga provide the ideal terrain for beginners, while the slopes of the Gornergrat, reached after a spectacular cog-wheel train journey, should be easily manageable after a few lessons from the expert ski-school.

Intermediaries:
Zermatt is a true intermediates paradise with a tremendous variety of runs available including scenic descents through trees and long red runs. Take the cable car to the Unterrothorn where there are several challenging red runs and one that will take you all the way back to Zermatt. Choose a sunny day to ski over to Cervinia (included on area lift pass) and try the 8kms run from the Plateau Rosa.

Advanced:
Every good skier should experience the challenging black runs, fantastic off piste and guaranteed snow. Try the Trifti - one of Europe's longest and most difficult mogul slopes. Other highlights include the gun-barrel Tiefbach descent and the Schwarzsee, Stockhorn and Klein Matterhorn areas.

Snowboard Guide:
Hook up with a guide and get the most out of the powder bowls and couloirs that Zermatt has to offer. For the even more daring, heli-boarding is popular here. There is the Rotenboden snowpark for those who fancy a jump with tables, halfpipe, quarter and bumps and beginners are not left out with some long, mellow runs high on the mountain.

How to Book...

0871 226 2812

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