Valais, Switzerland

Zermatt Ski Resort

Typically OpenOpen

Season dates, 227 trails, lift pass pricing, and monthly snow conditions

Budget Friendly

12,740ft

Peak Elevation

7,425ft

Vertical Drop

227

Trails

240"

Annual Snow

Overview

Zermatt is a ski resort in Valais, Switzerland, with an elevation range from 5,315ft (1620m) to 12,740ft (3883m). The vertical drop is 7,425ft (2263m) across 227 trails served by 52 lifts and 3,600 skiable acres. The nearest airport is Geneva Airport (GVA), about 180 minutes away by car. Zermatt receives an average of 240 inches of snowfall annually.

Season Overview

Season Timeline

Year-round to Year-round

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Opens: Year-roundCloses: Year-round

Peak Open Early Late Closed

Snow Conditions

70cm(28in)Heavy

Average snowfall in January, Zermatt's snowiest peak-season month.

240"

Annual Snowfall

(610cm)

-5°C

January Avg High

-12°C

January Avg Low

Monthly Snowfall

240"

annual avg

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Peak Open Early Latecm/month

Terrain & Trails

227

Total Trails

Lifts

3,600

Skiable Acres

7,425ft

Vertical Drop

Trail Difficulty Breakdown

22%

Beginner: 50 trails

43%

Intermediate: 98 trails

28%

Advanced: 64 trails

Expert: 16 trails

22%Beginner (50)

43%Intermediate (98)

28%Advanced (64)

7%Expert (16)

Zermatt has 227 trails: 22% green, 43% blue, 28% black, and 7% double-black.

Lift System & Elevation

Total Lifts

7,425ft

Vertical Drop

2,263m

(7,425ft)

Elevation Profile

12,740ft

Peak

5,315ft

Base

Price Trends

Day pass pricing across the season

$89

avg/day

$105

Jan

$109

Feb

$99

Mar

$89

Apr

$79

May

$75

Jun

$79

Jul

$79

Aug

$75

Sep

$79

Oct

$89

Nov

$115

Dec

Peak Shoulder Off-PeakBest value: June ($75)

Best Month to Visit Zermatt

Top Pick

January

Solid snowPeak conditions

score

70cm

Moderate

$105/day

January offers the best overall balance of snowfall, crowd levels, and pricing at Zermatt, based on this guide's month-by-month scoring. Snowfall this month averages 70cm. Crowd levels are moderate.

Peak Season

55cm

snowfall

-3°/-10°

high/low °C

crowds

$115

day pass

Monthly conditions are based on historical averages. Actual conditions vary year to year. Click on any month for detailed conditions, crowd levels, and packing tips for Zermatt.

Lift Passes & Pricing

Adult Day Pass

$95

per day

Season Pass

$2,100

full season

Multi-Resort Pass Inclusion:

Matterhorn Ski Paradise

Day pass pricing varies by date and ticket type; check the resort's official site for current rates. Zermatt is included on the Matterhorn Ski Paradise pass.

Getting to Zermatt

Nearest Airport

Geneva Airport (GVA)

Approx. 180 min drive

Location

Valais, Switzerland 🇨🇭

46.0207°N, 7.7491°E

The drive from Geneva Airport to Zermatt takes about 3 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Zermatt open for the season?

Zermatt typically opens in Year-round and closes in Year-round. Exact dates vary year to year, so check the resort's official site before booking travel.

How much is a day lift pass at Zermatt?

A day lift pass at Zermatt starts at $95 per day. Prices vary by date and ticket type, so check the resort's official site for current rates.

Is Zermatt good for beginners?

Zermatt has 22% beginner-rated (green) terrain. Intermediate and advanced skiers will find more terrain to explore here.

How much snow does Zermatt get per year?

Zermatt receives an average of 240 inches of snowfall per year. The resort relies entirely on natural snowfall; snowmaking coverage is 0%.

What is the best month to ski at Zermatt?

January is the highest-scoring month to ski at Zermatt in this guide's month-by-month ranking of snowfall, crowd levels, and lift pass pricing. It averages 70cm of snowfall and moderate crowd levels.