Zermatt is a ski resort in Switzerland, with skiing up to 3,883 m above sea level. The piste map below shows every run and lift and can be downloaded in high resolution.
Piste map of Zermatt
The piste map of Zermatt shows how this resort in Valais, Switzerland, spreads out from the village centre at 1 620 metres up towards peaks at 3 883 metres, with the distinctive outline of the Matterhorn as a constant backdrop across the whole ski area. The system, known as Matterhorn ski paradise, takes in a total of 360 km of piste across the national border, of which 200 km with 52 lifts lie within the area covered by this map. Beginner terrain is found in the lower sections close to the village, while steeper slopes and high-alpine glacier terrain stretch out across the upper sectors. One detail that stands out on the map is the way the lift network clearly continues over the border into Italy.
The map downloads as an image file. On your iPhone it lands in the Files app under Downloads. Tap the icon at the bottom of the address bar to open the map straight away.On your iPad it lands in the Files app under Downloads. Tap the icon at the top right of the address bar to open the map straight away.On your phone it lands in the Downloads folder. Tap the download notification to open the map straight away.The file lands in your Downloads folder. You can also look for the icon at the top right of the screen and open the map from there.
Piste breakdown in Zermatt
This is how the pistes break down by difficulty. The colours on the map follow the same scale.
How to ski in Zermatt
Zermatt's beginner pistes lie in the lower sections near the village, at around 1 620 metres, easily reached on foot or by lift straight from the village centre. The terrain here is open and easy to read, which makes it a natural gathering point for families and anyone who has just started skiing.
The higher you go into the system, the more demanding the terrain becomes. The red runs, which account for 35 per cent of the piste map, spread out across the mid-altitudes, while the black runs and the high-alpine glacier terrain are found in the upper sectors up towards 3 883 metres. Up there you need to be comfortable with altitude, wide-open spaces and changeable snow conditions.
What makes Zermatt special is the way the lift system, Matterhorn ski paradise, links a full 360 kilometres of piste across the border into Italy, of which 200 kilometres with 52 lifts appear on the map shown here. You can plan a day out that takes you over to the Italian side and back again, but the distances are big enough that you will rarely have time to make the most of the whole system in a single day.
The vertical drop between village and summit, more than 2 200 metres, means snow quality varies enormously depending on where you are. In the mornings the east-facing slopes above the village are often at their best in the sun, while the high-alpine sections hold good snow later into the season. Expect queues at the major lift stations in the middle of the day, especially where local skiers meet day visitors coming up from Italy.
Book a ski holiday in Zermatt
Fancy skiing the pistes and riding the lifts of Zermatt? You book the accommodation with the lift pass included in the price, and you arrange your own travel by car, train or a flight you book separately. Read our complete guide to the resort with tips, snow statistics and price level.
Frequently asked questions about the Zermatt piste map
The highest skiing in Zermatt is at 3,883 m above sea level. The village sits at 1,620 m.
You can download the piste map of Zermatt here on this page, in high resolution. Click "Download the piste map" and the map is saved as an image file, perfect to have on your phone out on the slopes.
Pistes are colour-coded by difficulty: blue runs are easy and suit beginners, red runs are intermediate and black runs are difficult, for experienced skiers. Lifts are drawn as lines between the stations, often with a symbol for gondola, chairlift or drag lift. Start by finding your base station and then follow the lifts upwards on the map.
