Zermatt FAQ
Answers to 36 common questions about skiing in Zermatt, from snow and lifts to transfers and prices, all from our data.
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- Piste network
- 120 km74.6 mi
- Lifts
- 33
- Top elevation
- 3,745 m12,290 ft
- Ski area
- Matterhorn Ski Paradise
Every question about Zermatt
Frequently asked questions
How far is Zermatt from Milan Malpensa airport?
Milan Malpensa is about 105 minutes by road from Zermatt (87.7 km). The drive time is estimated from the road distance.
How high is Zermatt?
The highest lift-served point is 3,745 m, with the village at 1,624 m, a vertical of 2,125 m.
How many km of pistes does Zermatt have?
Zermatt has 120 km of marked pistes across 77 runs, measured from OpenStreetMap geometry.
How many lifts does Zermatt have?
33 lifts (9 gondolas or cable cars, 9 chairlifts and 1 drag lift).
When does Zermatt open for 2026/27?
Zermatt is scheduled to open on 1 November 2026 and close on 2 May 2027. These dates are provisional until the resort confirms them.
Which ski area is Zermatt in?
Zermatt is part of Matterhorn Ski Paradise.
Can you get to Zermatt by train?
Yes — the station is Zermatt.
Is Zermatt good for beginners?
Zermatt scores 3.2/10 for beginners; 0% of its piste km is green and we list 0 ski schools.
Is Zermatt good for families?
Zermatt scores 3.8/10 for families, with 1 childcare provider listed and 14.3% of its pistes green or blue.
How much snow is there in Zermatt right now?
0 cm at the base and 0 cm at the top. These depths are modelled from Open-Meteo, not measured by the resort.
How snow-sure is Zermatt?
Zermatt scores 8.1/10 for snow reliability and it has glacier skiing.
Does Zermatt have glacier skiing?
Yes, from 13 September 2026 to 30 April 2027.
Which ski resorts are near Zermatt?
The closest resorts we cover are Cervinia, Saas-Fee and Crans-Montana.
How deep is the snow at the top of Zermatt compared with the base?
0 cm at the top and 0 cm at the base, modelled from Open-Meteo rather than measured by the resort.
Is it snowing in Zermatt now?
0 cm has fallen in the last 24 hours.
How many runs of each colour does Zermatt have?
0 green, 12 blue, 44 red and 7 black, 77 in total.
What is the longest run in Zermatt?
The longest single marked run we measure is 6.7 km.
Where can I download the Zermatt piste map?
The resort publishes the current map itself; the link on this page goes straight to it, and the lift and piste tables below are generated from OpenStreetMap.
What kinds of lift does Zermatt have?
9 gondolas or cable cars, 9 chairlifts, 1 drag lift and 5 magic carpets.
How many lifts does Zermatt run?
33 lifts serve 77 marked runs.
When do the lifts start turning in Zermatt?
The first lifts of the 2026/27 season are scheduled for 1 November 2026.
What is the uphill capacity in Zermatt?
About 51,087 skiers an hour, summed from the lifts we hold capacity figures for.
How many gondolas does Zermatt have?
9, plus 9 chairlifts.
When does Zermatt close?
2 May 2027 for the 2026/27 season.
When is the glacier open in Zermatt?
From 13 September 2026 to 30 April 2027.
Which airport is closest to Zermatt?
Milan Malpensa, about 105 minutes by road (87.7 km).
How long is the transfer from Milan Malpensa to Zermatt?
About 105 minutes by road over 87.7 km, estimated from the road distance.
How long is the transfer from Turin to Zermatt?
About 110 minutes by road over 91.3 km, estimated from the road distance.
How long is the transfer from Bern to Zermatt?
About 121 minutes by road over 101.1 km, estimated from the road distance.
Is there a railway station in Zermatt?
Yes — Zermatt.
Is there childcare in Zermatt?
1 childcare provider are listed in OpenStreetMap for Zermatt.
How many ski schools are there in Zermatt?
0.
How much of Zermatt is easy skiing?
14.3% of the piste km we measure is green or blue.
How high is the village in Zermatt?
1,624 m, with lifts to 3,745 m.
Are there magic carpets in Zermatt?
5 magic carpets are mapped in Zermatt.
Where are the official Zermatt webcams?
The resort publishes its own camera page; the link on this page goes straight to it.
Related pages
Data updated · Sources: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Open-Meteo