Breuil-Cervinia Valtournenche Zermatt
Open to skiers all year round and stretching over three valleys in two countries Breuil-Cervinia Valtournenche Zermatt is classed as one of the largest ski areas in the Alps. With a skiing from 1524m to 3,883m the varied ski area caters for all skiing abilities. The 72 ski lifts in Breuil-Cervinia Valtournenche and 78 in Zermatt this gives you the chance to ski the slopes without having to repeat the same run twice.
Zermatt is home to the most photographed mountain in Europe, the Matterhorn, and it is a skiing destination perfect for families, intermediates and experts. Zermatt is full of life all year round and is surrounded by 38 summits of above 4,000m. Visitors from all over the world come to visit the ever famous resort to not only ski but to hike, bike and just enjoy the stunning scenery.
On the Italian side of the Matterhorn is Cervinia which is popular for skiing for Italians, Russians and British tourists. Cervinia is linked to the village of Valtournenche which has allowed for a much larger snow playground with never ending ski slopes perfect for racing. All ski resorts are known for its great hospitality snow reliability and scenery with the backdrop of the majestic Matterhirn mountain.
Cervinia
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Ski Resorts in Breuil-Cervinia Valtournenche Zermatt
Crossing between both Switzerland and Italy in the very centre of the skiing area lays Cervinia. Thanks to the resorts high altitude being able to ski to and from your front door is available all year round. This is a car free ski resort with only snow-cats, snowshoeing and ski touring being your only form of transport. At the top of the 11 km famous Ventina run are some amazing panoramic views of all the surrounding mountains including Mount Cervino and Mount Bianco starting from the Plateau Rosa running all the way into Cervinia town.
Colle del Theodulo is another way convenient route to reach the Swiss skiing area of Zermatt from Cervinia. Zermatt lies right at the foot of probably the world’s most famous mountain; the Matterhorn also named the ‘Matterhorn Glacier Paradise’. This photogenic mountain is surrounded by traditional chalets. This town is full of excitement all year round with bars and restaurants both on the mountain and down in resort.
Ski resorts in Breuil-Cervinia Valtournenche Zermatt include:
- Cervinia (Italy)
- Valtournenche (Italy)
- Zermatt (Switzerland)
Skiing in Breuil-Cervinia Valtournenche Zermatt
One of the most popular Italian destinations for British skiers is Cervinia; it cannot fail with its high altitude snow-sure skiing. Since been developed as a ski area in 1936 Cervinia has 21 state of the art ski lifts that access over 360 km of downhill skiing. There are plenty of easy and intermediate runs in Cervinia with more advanced terrain over in Zermatt.
The Valtournenche ski area has 41 red runs, 20 blue and 11 black runs and also a snow-park for children. The newest six seater ski lift in Cervinia is the Pancheron and allows skiers to reach an altitude of 3,000m in less than ten minutes. The Reine Blanche is the most famous run in Valtournenche which descends from the Klein Matterhorn passing both Plateau Rosa and Ventina.
Pistes are carefully groomed for every skiing level with plenty of ski schools available so you can brush up your skills in both Italy and Switzerland. If you want to discover more of the mountain without the fear of getting lost then you can hire a mountain guide for the day to give you the most beautiful mountain experience possible with added security. All guides are multilingual who know and love their mountains like the back of their hand.
Snowboarders and freestyle skiers will especially love the snow-park in Zermatt complete with views of the Matterhorn you can spend all day showing off your skills in the park. The snow park is suitable for all levels and features a variety of kickers, rails, and boxes.
Ski Holidays in Breuil-Cervinia Valtournenche Zermatt
Ski holidays here are perfect for everyone, from groups, individuals or families. Wake up in a romantic traditional village surrounded by some absolutely stunning scenery. Iglu Ski offers some great deals for chalets, hotels and apartments.
Renowned for superb skiing and great snow conditions, booking a winter holiday in Breuil-Cervinia Valtournenche Zermatt is a first rate choice for snow-sure confidence.
After a long morning of skiing you can enjoy the sunny terraced huts on the mountain to enjoy a nice beverage and some local cuisine. If after a few days you would prefer to do other winter activities you can, winter hikes, sledding, curling, tobogganing, clay pigeon shooting and other ice sports activities are also available.
Best of Breuil-Cervinia Valtournenche Zermatt
Best bars -
- Ymeletrob, Cervinia
- The Yeti, Cervinia
- The Dragon, Cervinia
- Principe delle Nevi, Cervinia
- Papperla Pub, Zermatt
- Cuckoo Club, Zermatt
- North Wall Bar, Zermatt
- The Cavern, Zermatt
- The Cable Car, Zermatt
Best restaurants -
- Lo Copa Pan, Cervinia
- Bontadini, Cervinia
- Tuktu, Cervinia
- Igloo Restaurant, Cervinia
- La Bricole, Cervinia
- Findlerhof, Zermatt
- Brown Cow Pub, Zermatt
- Snowboat, Zermatt
- Klein Matterhorn, Zermatt
Best ski runs -
- No.24, Cervinia
- No. 69 & 70, Cervinia
- No.7, Cervinia
- No.59, Cervinia
- Kumme, Zermatt
- Matterhorn Glacier Paradise
- No.73, Zermatt
- No.9, Zermatt
Breuil-Cervinia Valtournenche Zermatt Piste Map
