Zermatt Opening Dates 2026/27
Zermatt opens on 1 November 2026 and closes on 2 May 2027 for the 2026/27 season (provisional, from the resort's website); glacier skiing from 13 September 2026.
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- Piste network
- 120 km74.6 mi
- Lifts
- 33
- Top elevation
- 3,745 m12,290 ft
- Ski area
- Matterhorn Ski Paradise
2026/27 season
- Opens
- 1 November 2026
- Closes
- 2 May 2027
- Glacier opens
- 13 September 2026
Provisional Dates have not yet been confirmed by the resort.
Season by season
| Season | Opens | Closes | Glacier | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | 1 November 2026 | 2 May 2027 | 13 September 2026 | Provisional |
Early and late season
- Glacier skiing extends the season beyond the main lift network.
- Snowmaking helps the resort open early and stay open late in the season.
All resorts opening this season
Frequently asked questions
When does Zermatt open for 2026/27?
1 November 2026, provisionally — the resort has not confirmed it yet.
When does Zermatt close?
2 May 2027 for the 2026/27 season.
How long is the season in Zermatt?
182 days between the scheduled opening and closing dates.
When is the glacier open in Zermatt?
From 13 September 2026 to 30 April 2027.
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).
Related pages
Data updated · Sources: The resort’s official website