Matterhorn Ski Paradise
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Matterhorn Ski Paradise is the Swiss ski area around Zermatt in Valais, connected with Breuil and Valtournenche in Italy. It offers year-round skiing and snowboarding.
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What's on here
Why go
- Explore 350 kilometres of pistes served by numerous lifts.
- Ski in the highest ski area in the Alps.
- Ski across three sectors: Matterhorn Glacier Paradise and Schwarzsee Paradise, Gornergrat, and Rothorn Paradise and Sunnegga Paradise.
Opening hours
Today09:00 – 16:15Show all
Monday09:00 – 16:15
Tuesday09:00 – 16:15
Wednesday09:00 – 16:15
Thursday09:00 – 16:15
Friday09:00 – 16:15
Saturday09:00 – 16:15
Sunday09:00 – 16:15
Don't miss
- Petit Cervin cable carRide Europe’s highest cable car to Petit Cervin at 3,883 metres.Petit Cervin
- Schwarzsee ParadiseSchwarzsee Paradise has a hotel and a trailhead for Hörnlihütte, the starting point of the Swiss normal route up the Matterhorn.Schwarzsee Paradise
What you see
- The pistes lie at the foot of the Matterhorn.
With kids
- The area offers pistes, views, restaurants and activities for visitors of different ages, with restaurants providing a break from skiing.
Shorts
History
The name comes from Cervin, called Matterhorn in German.
- 2009The Matterhorn Express gondola section from Schwarzsee to Trockener Steg was built.
- July 2023The Matterhorn Alpine Crossing opened.
How to get there
- Cable carFrom Zermatt, take an eight-seat gondola or a cable car to Furi for the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise and Schwarzsee Paradise sector.
- Cable carThe Matterhorn Express stops at Aroleid, Schwarzsee and Furgg before reaching Trockener Steg.
- Cable carThe Matterhorn Alpine Crossing links Trockener Steg and Testa Grigia with Piccolo Cervino using two 3S cable cars.
Sources: Matterhorn ski paradise - Wikipedia · Matterhorn Ski Paradise | Skiing in Zermatt & C… · Cervino Ski Paradise - Wikipedia · checked 26 Sep 2026
Where
Zermatt, 3920
- Phone
- +41 27 966 01 01
Plan from here: Evening walk →
Questions and answers
What should I check before heading to Matterhorn Ski Paradise?
Check the snow report and avalanche danger levels; weather can change at any time.
Is ski touring available at Matterhorn Ski Paradise?
Ski touring routes climb through snow to peaks near the Matterhorn, followed by descents.
Can I go off-piste at Matterhorn Ski Paradise?
Go with an experienced mountain guide from ZERMATTERS, and follow the area’s off-piste safety guidance.
How can I protect wildlife at Matterhorn Ski Paradise?
Animals live here through winter. Learn about wildlife reserves and conservation areas, and respect their habitats.
Who can I call in an emergency at Matterhorn Ski Paradise?
Call Mountain Rescue at +41 27 966 01 01, or 144 for KWRO/Air Zermatt.
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