Hotels & Ski Resorts In Zermatt, Switzerland
Zermatt belongs to the top ski resorts in Switzerland and is situated close to the Italian border, in the canton of Valais, in the Matter Valley (Mattertal in German), below the slopes of the highest peak in the country, Dufourspitze (or Monte Rosa in Italian), which has 15,203 feet (4,634 meters). Other imposing peaks in surroundings include Dom (4,545 meters or 14,911 feet), Lyskamm (4,527 meters or 14,852 feet), Weisshorn (4,505 meters or 14,780 feet) and Matterhorn (4,478 meters or 14,691 feet). As anyone can guess, there are plenty of skiing areas and trails for all ability levels, while the peak season is stretching from early November to end of April. Close to the village are located two glaciers, Zmutt Glacier and Gorner Glacier offering even more thrilling skiing opportunities. However, in the close neighborhood to Zermatt are not less than 156 miles (250 kilometers) of trails served by 71 lifts to transport skier. Most ski runs are designated to intermediate and advanced skier, so beginners are advised to pick carefully their route because on over 10,000-feet mountains there is no place for mistakes! For unexperienced skier are reserved 15 runs located mostly in the Klein Matterhorn and Gornergrat regions. Snowboarders coming on vacation to Zermatt have at disposal a new terrain park and half-pipe close to Riffelberg and a park on the Klein Matterhorn. Other winter sports that can be practiced successfully in Zermatt include ice hiking, ice climbing, snowshoeing, ice skating, and sleigh-riding.
To the region come plenty of winter sport enthusiasts, but Zermatt is a year-round vacation destination because the lofty mountains that are perfect in winter for skiing are also perfect in summer for hiking. Some of the best hiking trails in Switzerland are located in this region, so is not surprising that numerous people with passion for this sport come from all over the world to conquer these majestic mountains. Other outdoor activities in the Zermatt area include rock climbing, mountain biking, trekking, day excursions (in the Glacier Grotto, the world's highest ice museum, can be seen extraordinary blue, frozen sculptures), fly-fishing, river rafting (the Matter Vispa River cross the village), nature walking, visits to Italy and much more. Inside the village are not too many points of interest, still there is a beautiful old church, the Alpine Museum, several good restaurants, bars, cafes and shops.
This mountain village is one of the best ski resorts in Europe and has maintained a rustic charm without too many glamorous features. Therefore, Zermatt is preferred by passionate skier and snowboarders who want to enjoy firstly great action on slopes, not to hang out in the village. However, the accommodation options are plentiful both in home rental properties and in hotels. Generally, the lodging amenities are very good and some of the best-rated hotels in Zermatt are Mont Cervin Hotel, Riffelalp Resort Hotel, Grand Zermatterhof Hotel, Kulm Gornergrat Hotel, Monte Rosa Hotel, Schweizerhof & Residence Zermatt, Schoenegg Swiss Quality Zermatt Grandhotel, Mirabeau Hotel Zermatt, Alex Hotel Zermatt, Tschugge Hotel, Alex Schlosshotel Tenne, Sonne Hotel, Alpen Resort Hotel, Astoria Hotel, Alpenroyal Swiss Quality Zermatt Hotel, Minotel Alpenblick, Gornergrat Dorf Hotel, and Hotel Artemis Zermatt.
Located in a premier vacation resort, Zermatt is visited in both summer and winter by numerous tourists, and as a result accommodations have many clients; still, off season some hotels are interested in attracting more vacationers and offer cost-effective ski packages, discount room rates for early booking, and holiday specials. Because in the winter high season is pretty hard to find free rooms at convenient prices, people who want to book ski vacations in Zermatt are advised to start the search for the best deals well in advance.
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Map of Zermatt With Popular Ski Destinations In Switzerland
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