Ski & Lifts
Ski & Lifts in Zermatt
The hub for Zermatt's ski areas, passes, lift status and the Cervinia crossing into Italy — 360 km of pistes across three areas.
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The short version
- ✓Around 360 km of pistes span three areas and cross the border into Cervinia, Italy.
- ✓Glacier skiing runs all year at Matterhorn Glacier Paradise; the valley season runs roughly November to April.
- ✓Beginners start at Sunnegga and Wolli Park; the upper glacier suits confident skiers and summer turns.
- ✓Lift, piste and crossing status all change with the wind — read the official board before buying a pass.
How Zermatt skiing fits together
Three sectors climb out of the village — Sunnegga-Rothorn to the east, Gornergrat in the middle, and the Matterhorn side via Furi and Schwarzsee up to Glacier Paradise — and the upper lifts link into Cervinia on the Italian flank. It is a big, high, snow-sure area, but a windy day can shut the top, so plan with the lift status open.