Ski lifts for beginners

Zermatt offers practice pistes for children, youngsters and beginners. One learns to ski and make the first turns in a relaxed, stress-free place with a view of the magnificent panorama.

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The ski lift at the edge of Randa is an ideal practice area for beginners and children.

Randa ski lift

Randa

The ski slope on the edge of the village of Randa offers ideal practice terrain for beginners, children and youngsters. The piste in the Wildi area is sunny and not too steep.

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A popular outing: sunrise ride with view of the Matterhorn lit up by the sun’s first rays.

Rothorn

Zermatt

The view from the Rothorn (3,103 m) showcases the highest peaks of the Valais Alps. In summer, the Rothorn is the popular starting point for a variety of demanding hikes; in winter, the gateway to beautiful sunny pistes.

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The small “Maria zum Schnee” chapel is located on the shores of Schwarzsee.

Schwarzsee (cable car station)

Zermatt

Schwarzsee (2,583 m) is the starting point for ascents of the Matterhorn – and for the Matterhorn glacier Trail. In winter, Schwarzsee offers direct access to the ski pistes.

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Many hiking trails start at Sunnegga.

Sunnegga

Zermatt

Sunnegga (2,288 m) is heaven for families. In summer, the Leisee lake offers a refreshing dip. In winter, skiers of all ages enjoy their first sensations of sliding on snow at Wolli’s park for beginners.

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The mountain railway station has restaurants, a shop and a sunny terrace.

Trockener Steg mountain station

Zermatt

Trockener Steg (2,939 m) is a key hub for skiers and snowboarders, 365 days a year. From here, a cable car leads up to the snowy heights, all year round.

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Täsch ski lift

Täsch

This slope in the heart of the village of Täsch is perfect for children and beginners venturing out on skis for the first time.

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Valley station, Gornergrat

Zermatt

Cog trains of the Gornergrat Bahn travel 365 days a year up to the Gornergrat (3,089 m), where the views take in 29 peaks over 4,000 m. Trains depart every 24 minutes.

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The trip to the Klein Matterhorn takes 45 minutes.

Valley station, Matterhorn Glacier Paradise

Zermatt

There’s excitement in the air at the gondola station: this is the starting point for the 45-minute ride to the highest cable car station in Europe, at Matterhorn Glacier Paradise (3,883 m).

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Many hikers take Sunnegga funicular for the first part of their outing.

Valley station, Sunnegga-Rothorn

Zermatt

The Sunnegga-Rothorn valley station lies about 10 minutes’ walk from Zermatt railway station. A tunnel leads deep into the mountain to the funicular station.

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Wolli’s park for beginners at Leisee, Zermatt: Wolli shows a budding young skier some balance tricks.

Wolli’s park for beginners at Sunnegga

Zermatt

Young and old snow enthusiasts learn to ski here, in this sunny and sheltered spot. The setting is safe, reassuring and relaxing, with views of the most beautiful mountains.

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