Historical planning figures · Figures marked * come from earlier references and may differ from current resort figures.
Other names · Zermatt
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Winter mountains and separate glacier seasons
High glacier access and the wider winter ski area have different calendars. Choose the sector as well as the date; year-round lift operation does not mean the whole area is open.
Official schedules & conditions ↗- Summer and winter destination
- Yes
- Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
- Beyond winter
- Summer hiking, mountain biking and mountain-lake excursions complement the winter mountain experience.
- Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
- Official website
- https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/
- Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
- Summit elevation (ft)
- 12740
- Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Vertical drop (ft), Skiable area (acres), Runs, Reported average snowfall (in), Base elevation (ft).
Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.
Zermatt summer skiing ↗Public summer skiing on the Theodul Glacier is generally a morning activity, with terrain dependent on conditions and current timetables. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Zermatt ski passes ↗Separate summer and winter products span the calendar. Winter sectors have different dates; the International pass includes Cervinia. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Zermatt live lifts and pistes ↗The operator displays cross-border access separately for skiers and pedestrians and lists last connections for each direction. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Zermatt official winter map ↗Trockener Steg is a lift station. Matterhorn Glacier Paradise is both a destination and the name of numbered glacier piste 85. Sunnegga–Rothorn contains numbered pistes Eisfluh (5) and Obere National (8). · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Switzerland Tourism – skiing in Zermatt ↗Identifies Obere National No. 8 and its steep skiing. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Täsch visitor information ↗Drivers leave private vehicles in Täsch and take the shuttle train to car-free Zermatt. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Camping Attermenzen Randa ↗Camping Attermenzen for tents, caravans and campers is a summer operation between Randa and Täsch. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Mountain Lodge THE OMNIA in Zermatt: Time out in peace and harmony ↗The Omnia describes itself as a mountain lodge perched on the rock in the center of Zermatt. It lists multiple room and suite categories, a wellness center and spa exclusively for hotel guests, plus restaurant, lounge, terrace and in-room dining. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Hotel Bahnhof | Hotel in Zermatt – Since 1902 ↗Since 1902 · next to the Gornergrat Bahn · skiing hotspots · 10% direct booking discount · Free locker use · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Zermatt Youth Hostel | youthhostel.ch | Youth Hostels ↗View of the Matterhorn · Close to the village square · Family room · Double room · few minutes by foot · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Zermatt Tourism – Firefly Boutique Hotel ↗Destination booking page places Firefly at Schluhmattstrasse 55 and lists suites with kitchens, breakfast delivered to the room, spa, indoor pool, whirlpool, ski room and pet acceptance. Includes direct hotel contact. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Hotel Bristol Zermatt ↗Operator describes a family-run central Zermatt hotel near the bus stop and cable cars, with an on-site sauna, steam bath and relaxation room. Includes direct room reservations. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Zermatt Tourism – Alpine Ski School ↗The school's Zermatt profile offers ski and snowboard lessons, including semi-private instruction for adults or children, and identifies the office at Metzggasse 9. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Alpine Ski School private lesson booking ↗Private coaching is tailored to ability and goals, with a meeting point arranged after booking. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Matterhorn Sport Zermatt – rental shops ↗The operator offers ski and snowboard hire and ski servicing. Bahnhofstrasse 78 is the central shop, Riva is at the Sunnegga–Rothorn metro and Neudorf is on Steinmattstrasse. Riva and Neudorf are winter locations. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Home - Summit Ski & Snowboard School, Zermatt ↗Zermatt school; private ski and snowboard lessons; adult groups; kids club ages 6–12; off-piste and slopestyle options. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Ski rental in Zermatt – experience Matterhorn | INTERSPORT Rent ↗Official Zermatt shop directory; Bahnhofstrasse 19 and Matterhorn Glacier Paradise base; skis, boots and helmets; boot adjustment. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Home - Chez Vrony ↗A century-old family mountain restaurant in Findeln at 2,100 metres, with Matterhorn views and organic house products including dried meat, sausage, and alpine cheese. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Whymper-Stube ↗A central Zermatt dining room for traditional Swiss dishes, including cheese fondue and raclette, alongside regional wines and spirits. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Elsiebar – Zermatt ↗A central Zermatt wine-and-Champagne bar with a small selection of Swiss and international delicacies and a winter food program. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Fuchs bakery locations ↗Bahnhofstrasse 28 is a bakery café for breakfast, coffee, bread and pastries within walking distance of the station. No. 72 is the separate retail bakery. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
22 Summits Apartments *** Zermatt | New renovated 2020 ↗An après-ski hut at the bottom of the Furi–Zermatt valley slope with a DJ, beer, dancing, and an Aroleidwald address. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Schäferstube Zermatt: Enjoy Valais specialities ↗A cozy Zermatt dining room for Valais specialties, including raclette, cheese and meat fondue, and Julen-family lamb from a wood-fired grill. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.
- Zermatt winter ski passes ↗
Winter-pass validity is November 1–May 2, but that does not establish operating bounds. Glacier and individual-area schedules differ; no single 2026–27 operating range verified.
- Valais Tourism: Zermatt activities ↗
Summer hiking, mountain biking and mountain-lake excursions complement the winter mountain experience. Activities operate on seasonal schedules; check dates before visiting.
- Zermatt–Matterhorn region ↗
The first-party Zermatt–Matterhorn region page states the asserted mountain facts. Metric source values are stored in the site's rounded imperial display units.
- Zermatt skiing ↗
The official Zermatt skiing page supports the asserted static mountain facts. Metric source values are stored in the site's rounded imperial display units.
- Zermatt Matterhorn Paradise — Inspiration Manual ↗
The current international-area brochure publishes 54 cableway facilities.
- Matterhorn Ski Paradise — Ski Passes ↗
The live ski-pass page explicitly publishes the destination winter interval and the narrower Sunnegga, Rothorn, and Gornergrat periods retained in the candidate note.
