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Ski Resort Zermatt in Zermatt: Position on map

Review Zermatt: Family Skiing

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Category Family: Official review by Snow-Online.com
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  • Affordable for families
  • Kids areas
  • Wide offering of ski schools and nurseries
  • Enough slopes for beginner
    Scores:
    Family 8 / 10
    Overall score: 89 / 100

    Zermatt is expensive – but not for families!

    It is well known that Zermatt is generally one of the more expensive ski areas in Europe. However, the service that you receive is excellent (but more on that in the “value for money” category) and Zermatt also has special offers for families, helping to make family holidays much more affordable. Kids up to the age of 9 can ski for free on all lifts all year round. Up until the end of their 16th year, older children also enjoy a 50% discount on all lift tickets. In the winter months, youngsters up to the age of 16 can even ski for free every Saturday.

    “Wolli, das Schwarznasenschaf” is a real hit with kids in the Sunnegga area

    Just like many other ski areas, Zermatt has a mascot for young skiers – Wolli, the blacknose sheep. At Leisee in the Sunnegga area, youngsters should head to Wolli’s beginners’ park. In a sheltered and sunny spot, three magic carpet lifts and two rope lifts (beginner lifts) are available to help beginners of all ages on their way. The park also offers additional playful features and even a pavilion for picnics!

    Slow slopes ensure safety on the mountain

    As soon as kids are feeling slightly more confident on their skis and they get tired of the magic carpet lifts in the Wolli Park, the “slow slopes” Standard (no. 7), Easy Run (no. 6) and Eisfluh (no. 5) are the perfect place to start getting to grips with the rest of the mountain. The slow slopes are specially signposted trails where skiers are only allowed to ski in a very slow and controlled fashion. One last tip to finish: It is worthwhile for families to seek out a lodge on the Italian side for their food and drink. The meals there are usually considerably cheaper and this should help keep your family holiday within budget.

    User Reviews

    Thomas (Age: 46-50)
    Skill: Advanced • in Mar 2023
    Travelled as: Group
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    Julian (Age: 46-50)
    Skill: Pro • in Oct 2017
    Travelled as: Family
    The Swiss price level is cushioned thanks to strong reductions for children
    Julian rated the following categories
    Florian Weis (Age: 31-35)
    Skill: Pro • in Jan 2007
    Travelled as: n.V.
    Zermatt – only suitable if the children have enough skiing experience!
    Zermatt is not a typical family ski resort. On the other hand, the fact that the ski resort includes 313 km of pistes and 5 Valley stations is the only reason. But if the parents take good care of ... Read complete review
    Florian Weis rated the following categories
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