Zermatt is truly the jewel in Switzerland's skiing crown. Sitting in the shadow of the Matterhorn, Zermatt is one of the world's finest ski resorts.
Wherever you go the unmistakable sight of the Matterhorn is never far away. It was first ascended by a Englishman - Edward Whymper in 1865. And ski holidays in Zermatt remain a favourite among English skiers who are attracted both by the diversity of the skiing and the pretty, pedestrianised main village. Many of the small mountain restaurants are superb.
Temperatures drop as low as minus 8C/17F in winter and it’s likely to be colder on the top of the mountain.
Location
Skiing to suit all levels
Mountain restaurants
Wide open glacier skiing
Zermatt is not for petrolheads. It is a car-free resort so if you're thinking of relying on your own transport to get around, choose a different resort. Electric taxis, buses and horse drawn sleighs are the only way to get about.
Make sure you have at least three months validity left on your passport after your stay ends.
Be sure you have adequate insurance which covers winter sports and both rescue and repatriation in the event of an accident.
Yes there's even a Gravity Park with half pipes, jumps and rails which is open in winter and summer.
Plenty. Well-marked mountain walks, shopping, internet cafes and accessible mountain restaurants.
Late November to April
Flights from London to Geneva take about an hour and a half. Zermatt is four hours by train from Geneva. You can also fly to Zurich and the train journey to Zermatt is four and a half hours.
Zermatt is a car-free resort so if you're thinking of driving to the resort, you'll have to leave the car in Tasch (three miles/nearly five kms away) and take the train from there. Consider whether you want the hassle. Zermatt is easily reached by train.