Swiss Alps Ski Holidays
Swiss Alps
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The Matterhorn above Zermatt, Verbier's legendary off-piste, St Moritz glamour and the most dramatic mountain scenery in Europe — Swiss ski holidays are in a class of their own
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Flight Time
2h to Geneva or Zurich; then 2–3h transfer or train to resort
Best Time
January–March for best snow; December for Christmas atmosphere; April for spring sunshine
Country
Switzerland
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Swiss Alps Holiday Guide
The Swiss Alps offer the most dramatic mountain scenery in Europe and the most luxurious ski resorts in the world — a combination of extraordinary natural beauty, impeccable service, world-class skiing and the unique Swiss culture of precision, quality and discretion that makes a Swiss ski holiday unlike anything else.
Zermatt is the most iconic ski resort in Switzerland — a car-free village at 1,620m in the shadow of the Matterhorn (4,478m), one of the most recognisable mountains in the world. The skiing (360km of pistes across three linked ski areas) extends to 3,883m on the Klein Matterhorn glacier, offering year-round skiing and some of the highest and most snow-sure runs in the Alps. The village is extraordinarily beautiful — a maze of traditional wooden chalets, narrow streets and horse-drawn sleighs — and the views of the Matterhorn from every angle are breathtaking.
Verbier is the most fashionable resort in Switzerland — a purpose-built resort at 1,500m above the Val de Bagnes, famous for its challenging off-piste terrain (the Freeride World Tour regularly visits Verbier), its vibrant nightlife (the Farm Club is one of the best nightclubs in the Alps) and its wealthy, international clientele. The skiing (410km of pistes in the 4 Vallées area) is excellent for all levels but particularly rewarding for expert skiers.
St Moritz is the original luxury ski resort — the birthplace of winter tourism (the first tourists arrived in 1864) and still the most glamorous address in the Alps. The resort has hosted the Winter Olympics twice (1928 and 1948) and is famous for its polo on the frozen lake, its Michelin-starred restaurants and its extraordinary concentration of luxury hotels.
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Average Temperatures
Jan
-7°C
Feb
-6°C
Mar
-3°C
Apr
2°C
May
8°C
Jun
13°C
Jul
16°C
Aug
15°C
Sep
10°C
Oct
4°C
Nov
-2°C
Dec
-6°C
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The Matterhorn views, off-piste terrain, glacier skiing and legendary luxury that make the Swiss Alps the most spectacular ski destination in Europe.
Zermatt — Skiing Under the Matterhorn
Zermatt is the most iconic ski resort in Switzerland — a car-free village at 1,620m in the shadow of the Matterhorn (4,478m), one of the most recognisable mountains in the world. The skiing (360km of pistes) extends to 3,883m on the Klein Matterhorn glacier, offering year-round skiing and the highest ski runs in the Alps. The Matterhorn Glacier Paradise cable car (the highest cable car station in the Alps at 3,883m) offers extraordinary views of 38 four-thousanders on a clear day. The village is extraordinarily beautiful — traditional wooden chalets, horse-drawn sleighs and the Matterhorn visible from every street.
Verbier — The Off-Piste Capital of the Alps
Verbier is the most fashionable resort in Switzerland and the off-piste capital of the Alps — a purpose-built resort at 1,500m above the Val de Bagnes, with access to the 4 Vallées ski area (410km of pistes) and some of the most challenging and rewarding off-piste terrain in the world. The Freeride World Tour regularly visits Verbier; the Bec des Rosses (3,223m) is one of the most challenging freeride venues in the world. The nightlife is legendary — the Farm Club (in a converted barn) is one of the best nightclubs in the Alps. The clientele is wealthy, international and fashionable.
St Moritz — The Original Luxury Ski Resort
St Moritz is the birthplace of winter tourism — the first tourists arrived in 1864 when hotelier Johannes Badrutt bet a group of British summer visitors that they would enjoy the Alps in winter. He won the bet, and winter tourism was born. The resort has hosted the Winter Olympics twice (1928 and 1948) and is still the most glamorous address in the Alps — famous for its polo on the frozen Lake St Moritz, its Michelin-starred restaurants, its extraordinary concentration of luxury hotels (Badrutt's Palace, Kulm Hotel) and its unique combination of skiing, culture and social events.
Saas-Fee — The Pearl of the Alps
Saas-Fee is one of the most beautiful ski resorts in Switzerland — a car-free village at 1,800m in a dramatic glacial bowl, surrounded by 13 four-thousanders and the Fee Glacier. The skiing (100km of pistes) extends to 3,600m on the Mittelallalin glacier, offering year-round skiing and some of the most snow-sure conditions in the Alps. The village is extraordinarily beautiful — traditional wooden chalets, narrow streets and the constant presence of the glaciers above. Saas-Fee is less well-known than Zermatt or Verbier but is considered by many to be the most beautiful village in the Swiss Alps.
Grindelwald & Wengen — Skiing Under the Eiger
Grindelwald and Wengen are two of the most beautiful ski resorts in Switzerland — traditional villages in the Bernese Oberland, in the shadow of the Eiger (3,967m), the Mönch (4,107m) and the Jungfrau (4,158m). The Jungfrau ski region (213km of pistes) connects the two resorts with Mürren and Kleine Scheidegg. The Jungfraujoch (3,454m — the highest railway station in Europe) is accessible by the famous Jungfrau Railway from Kleine Scheidegg. The scenery is extraordinary — the north face of the Eiger is one of the most dramatic mountain walls in the world.
Davos — The Largest Ski Resort in Switzerland
Davos is the largest ski resort in Switzerland — a town at 1,560m in the Graubünden canton, famous for the World Economic Forum (held every January) and for its vast ski area (Parsenn, Jakobshorn, Pischa, Madrisa and Rinerhorn — 320km of pistes in total). The Parsenn ski area (connected to Klosters) is the most extensive and offers some of the longest runs in the Alps — the Parsenn-Küblis run (12km) is one of the longest in Switzerland. Davos is more of a town than a traditional ski village, which makes it better for those who want urban amenities alongside their skiing.
Swiss Mountain Trains — The Most Scenic Rail Journeys in the World
Switzerland has the finest mountain railway network in the world — a series of extraordinary rack railways, cogwheel trains and cable cars that access the highest and most remote parts of the Alps. The Glacier Express (St Moritz to Zermatt, 8 hours) is the most famous scenic train journey in the world. The Jungfrau Railway (Kleine Scheidegg to Jungfraujoch at 3,454m) is the highest railway station in Europe. The Bernina Express (Chur to Tirano, crossing the Bernina Pass at 2,253m) is a UNESCO World Heritage railway. Swiss mountain trains are an extraordinary way to travel between ski resorts.
Swiss Mountain Food — Fondue, Raclette and Rösti
Swiss mountain food is the finest comfort food in the Alps — hearty, warming and deeply satisfying after a day on the slopes. The classics: cheese fondue (melted Gruyère and Emmental with white wine and kirsch, served with bread for dipping), raclette (melted Valais cheese scraped onto potatoes, gherkins and pickled onions), rösti (crispy pan-fried potato cake), Zürcher Geschnetzeltes (veal in cream sauce with rösti) and Bündner Nusstorte (walnut tart from Graubünden). Swiss chocolate and Swiss wine (particularly the Valais whites) are also exceptional. Mountain restaurants in Switzerland are expensive but the quality is outstanding.
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