Ski Pass

Which Zermatt ski pass do I need?

Zermatt Bergbahnen has introduced a dynamic pricing model for its ski passes, similar to that of airlines, theatres, football matches etc.

Instead of having fixed ski pass prices throughout the winter season, the exact price for daily and multi day passes will vary according to the seasonal period, volume of demand and capacity utilization at the ski resort. The earlier you book your holiday or ski pass the lower the price.

Quoted pricing is usually for adults, children will have the following discounts on the adult price:

• Children 0-8 years old inclusive ski for free,
• Between 9 and 15 years old (incl) at 50% price,
• Between 16 and 19 years old (incl) at a 15% discount.
• On Saturdays, children under the age of 16 ski for free
• The amount of the reduction depends on the date of birth

 

There are two main ski pass options, Zermatt only or International with Cervinia. For the full starting price list please click here.  For flexible skiing during your stay you can opt for the 3 in 5 days or 4 in 6 days Flex Passes. And for non skiers or walkers there are the special pedestrian / hiking peak passes.

Our ski pass recommendation: For skiers and children, always choose the International pass for both Zermatt and Cervinia. See below for details.

When staying in one of our luxury chalets you can pre-purchase your ski passes online in advance and we can then have them ready for you in your chalet when you arrive. Avoid the long queues at the ticket offices in the morning and get early up the mountain for those smooth first tracks. All prices below are for guidance and subject to fluctuation.

1) International with Cervinia, starting from CHF 424 for 6 days – Skis Area: 360 km

This covers all of Zermatt, Cervinia, and Valtournenche – Five connected ski areas.
This is the one we recommend. Only 48 Chf more than the Zermatt only pass and you need it if you intend to ski on the Italian side for more than 1 day, or if you would like the option of doing the occasional run there when in the Klein Matterhorn area. In our opinion this is the one to go for, since it would be a pity not to sample la dolce vita at least once, and the greater flexibility is worth the additional CHF 8 per day compared to the option below. On some days the weather may be better on the Italian side and this gives you the flexibility to ski wherever the sun is shining the brightest!

2) Zermatt only, starting from CHF 376 for 6 days – Skis Area: 200 km

This limits you to all of Zermatt. The one to go for if you’re sure you don’t want to sample Italy. If you do decide to go across to the Italian side, you can get a one day supplement for CHF 48, which brings the total cost for the 6 days to a starting price of CHF 424, the same as a 6-day international ski pass!

3) Beginners Ski Pass. From CHF 61 per day. Restricted to Sunnegga – Blauherd – Leisee – Findeln – Eisfluh.

N.B. You should invariably get the International ski pass for children. Under the age of 10 the passes are free, but the supplement should you decide to go across is not. And they need passes covering Italy if in Cervinia. For children up to the age of 16, the extra cost of a 6 day international pass is CHF 33, but the supplement for 1 day costs the same as for adults, i.e. CHF 48. So probably worth getting the international ski pass for them.

And for the last category late teens we’ll let you do your own maths!

Zermatt Ski pass Insurance

You can add an additional Passprotect insurance for 3 Chf per day to cover  reimbursement of your unused ski pass in the event of illness, accident or unfavorable weather conditions, or Skicare at 5 Chf per day for additional cover of expenses arising from an accident on the ski slopes (if your own insurance does not apply). Click here for a summary of the cover provided.