Zermatt is a big ski area with access points from different lifts in different parts of town. If you are a beginner in Zermatt it’s different to most resorts in that there is no beginners area in town so you have to head up the mountain. The expert skier can of course go anywhere but if this is you then you might be interested in certain things like the best bumps or where to find the perfect corduroy.
You may have read that Zermatt is not great for beginner skiers and snowboarders.
To be totally honest you can find places with easier terrain than Zermatt, but you’d be pushed to find somewhere with such good views, atmosphere and facilities.
There are pros and cons learning to ski here read more to find out.
The Zermatt ski area is a red run skier’s dream!
Intermediate skiers who are comfortable on most red runs will have a fantastic time exploring the area.
As an advanced skier in Zermatt there is great terrain to challenge you both on and off the piste.
Snowboard specific info – COMING SOON
There are lots of ski schools and some independent instructors in Zermatt now. You can read more on the ski school page. This site is put together by the team at Summit Ski & Snowboard School, so we’d obviously recommend you check them out. But if you are looking for something else then there’s lots of options!
