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Matterhorn Ski Safari

Discover the Matterhorn Ski Paradise anew

Seven routes for every skill level, from your first turns to pure piste pleasure and the ultimate challenge.

Starting in the 2026/27 winter season, seven new Matterhorn Ski Safari routes will take you across Matterhorn Ski Paradise. Depending on your skiing ability and interests, you can choose the route that suits you best:

🔵 Blue – your introduction to the ski area and your first discoveries
🔴 Red – enjoyable ski days with panoramic views and special moments
⚫ Black – sporting challenges and ambitious skiing

Finde deine Ski Safari

🔵 Your First Discoveries

For anyone making their first turns or already gaining confidence on skis.

Your step-by-step introduction to Matterhorn Ski Paradise

Ideal for: Beginners and less experienced skiers who want to discover their first blue runs and build confidence on the slopes.

⏱️ Duration: approx. 5 h 16 min · 🎿 Runs: 8 km · 🚡 Lifts: 8
🎫 Ski pass: Beginner ski pass · 📍 Area: Switzerland

Starting at Wolli’s Beginners’ Park, the route takes you via Eisfluh and Findeln to Blauherd. The runs gradually become more challenging, allowing you to build confidence with every turn while discovering different parts of Matterhorn Ski Paradise.

Good to know: The route consists exclusively of blue runs. Findeln is a great place to stop for a break at one of its many mountain restaurants.

👉 Explore First Ski Experience in detail

Discover new blue runs around Gornergrat and Riffelberg

Ideal for: Skiers who are already confident with their first turns and want to explore more blue runs.

⏱️ Duration: approx. 4 h · 🎿 Runs: 10 km · 🚡 Lifts: 8
🎫 Ski pass: Zermatt ski pass · 📍 Area: Switzerland

Take the Gornergrat Railway up to Rotenboden, then explore a variety of blue runs around Gornergrat and Riffelberg. It’s an ideal route for building confidence and discovering more of the ski area.

Good to know: The route consists exclusively of blue runs. You can also make a stop at the Iglu-Dorf.

👉 Explore Beyond First Turns in detail

🔴 Panoramas & Enjoyment

For varied ski days combining spectacular panoramas, sunny slopes and special moments of enjoyment.

Sunny slopes, Matterhorn views and enjoyable breaks

Ideal for: Skiers who are confident on red runs and want to combine varied skiing with sunshine, spectacular views and time to relax.

⏱️ Duration: approx. 3 h 45 min · 🎿 Runs: 40 km · 🚡 Lifts: 8
🎫 Ski pass: Zermatt ski pass · 📍 Area: Switzerland

The route takes you through the Sunnegga–Rothorn ski area, combining varied runs with impressive views of the Matterhorn. Along the way, you’ll find special photo spots and welcoming mountain restaurants.

Good to know: There are several opportunities to stop and enjoy a relaxing break along the route.

👉 Explore Scenic Sun Hunter in detail

Panoramic runs around Gornergrat

Ideal for: Skiers who are confident on red runs and want to enjoy a day on the slopes surrounded by impressive mountain scenery.

⏱️ Duration: approx. 4 h 25 min · 🎿 Runs: 34 km · 🚡 Lifts: 8
🎫 Ski pass: Zermatt ski pass · 📍 Area: Switzerland

Take the Gornergrat Railway straight up to Gornergrat. From there, the route leads via Gant and Hohtälli through impressive high-alpine scenery. Enjoy spectacular views of the Matterhorn and the surrounding four-thousand-metre peaks along the way.

Good to know: The Gornergrat Railway offers convenient access from Zermatt to the ski area.

👉 Explore Classic Panorama Cruiser in detail

Two countries, varied runs and a taste of Italy

Ideal for: Skiers who are confident on red runs and want to enjoy a cross-border ski day between Switzerland and Italy.

🎿 Runs: 73 km · 🚡 Lifts: 13
🎫 Ski pass: International ski pass · 📍 Area: Switzerland · Italy

From Zermatt, the route takes you via Trockener Steg and Theodul Pass to the Italian side, reaching Plan Maison and Cervinia. Enjoy varied runs and a taste of Italian flair before returning to Switzerland via Furggsattel.

Good to know: Helmets are compulsory on the Italian slopes. Make sure to check the lift operating times for your return to Switzerland.

👉 Explore Swiss-Italien Flirt in detail

⚫ The Ultimate Challenge

For very confident skiers looking to experience Matterhorn Ski Paradise on a challenging full-day tour.

A sporting challenge across Switzerland and Italy

Ideal for: Experienced and ambitious skiers with good stamina who want to tackle plenty of vertical metres and varied runs in one day.

⏱️ Duration: approx. 6 h 40 min · 🎿 Runs: 102 km · 🚡 Lifts: 23
🎫 Ski pass: International ski pass · 📍 Area: Switzerland · Italy

The route connects the ski areas around Rothorn, Gornergrat and Matterhorn Glacier Paradise with Cervinia on the Italian side. Numerous runs, plenty of vertical metres and a fast pace make Vertical Mission 10K a demanding day tour.

Good to know: An early start is essential to complete the entire route in time. Helmets are compulsory on the Italian slopes. Make sure you also check the last connection back to Switzerland.

👉 Explore Vertical Mission 10K in detail

The ultimate Ski Safari through the entire Matterhorn Ski Paradise

Ideal for: Highly experienced and ambitious skiers with excellent stamina who want to explore the entire ski area in one day.

🎿 Runs: 135 km · 🚡 Lifts: 29
🎫 Ski pass: International ski pass · 📍 Area: Switzerland · Italy

The longest Matterhorn Ski Safari takes you from Zermatt across the Swiss and Italian sides all the way to Valtournenche. Get ready for an extensive tour through the entire Matterhorn Ski Paradise, with numerous runs and plenty of vertical metres.

Good to know: This demanding day tour requires a very early start, excellent stamina and confident skiing skills. Check the lift operating times and remember that helmets are compulsory on the Italian slopes.

👉 Explore Vertical Mission 12K in detail

Explore Matterhorn Ski Safari on the map

Discover the Ski Safari routes on our live panoramic map and get an overview of the ski area.

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Any questions?

Find the most important information about your Ski Safari here.

The Blue routes are suitable for beginners and skiers with some initial experience. The Red routes are aimed at confident skiers looking to combine varied skiing with panoramic views and enjoyment. The Black routes are designed for very experienced skiers looking for a sporting challenge.

The Beginner Ski Pass is sufficient for First Ski Experience. For Swiss-Italien Flirt, Vertical Mission 10k and Vertical Mission 12k, you need the International Ski Pass.

This depends on the route you choose, your skiing pace and the conditions in the ski area. An early start is recommended for the longer routes.

👉 More information

Vertical Mission 10k and Vertical Mission 12k are designed as challenging full-day tours. For the other routes, the time required depends on the route you choose and your skiing pace.

It depends on the route. The blue routes are suitable for beginners and skiers with some initial experience. The red routes require confident skiing skills. Very good skiing skills are required for the black routes.

Yes. There are restaurants along several routes where you can stop for a break. In particular, Scenic Sun Hunter and First Ski Experience include opportunities to take a break in Findeln.