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Zermatt is the place to go for snowsports, whether its skiing; snow boarding; sledding; or hiking. The area is also famous for some of the most beautiful scenery, and is stuated on the Swiss and Italian border. There are over 394km of pistes, with something for all levels of experience and abillity.

Beginners have a slightly less variety to choose from; internediates have a good selection of runs; and there are some excellent off-pistes for experts. The town itselff is charming and mostly traffic free. The Apres Ski scene is pretty good, with many non skiing activities on offer and a lively nightlife. Zermatt is one of th emost popular all round skiing destinations and is well worth a vist.

 
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RESORT INFORMATION
Nearest town: Tasch
Resort Altitude (metres): 1620m
Ski Season: November - May
Mountain Range: Penine Apls
Number of Lifts: 60
Highest Lift (metres): 3900m
Lowest Lift (metres): 1620m
Number of Slopes: 0
Beginner Slopes: 0.33
Intermediate Slopes: 0.46
Expert Slopes: 0.21
Snowboarding: yes: park and half-pipe
Cross Country (km): 8km

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Nearby Attractions: Zermat has a number of attractions for the days when you don't feel like hitting the slopes. A good place to start sightseeing is the Alpine Museum, which has many exhibitions on the history of Zermatt and the surrounding area.

Ther are also guided walking tours through the village on offer, which are recommended for anyone here for the first time. For the more adventurous there is a secured climbing route through the Gorner Gorge, which is open no matter what the weather conditions.
Aprés-Ski: The Apres Ski scene is quite lively with many activities on offer, including a bowling alley; a sports centre; a gym; a swimming pool; and ice rink; and a sauna and hot tubs. The nightlife is a little limited, with only a small number of bars and clubs, but it is still very lively

There are a few shops in town, some of which offer equipment rentals. Zermatt has a large number of retaurants, which serve a wide range of cuisine from traditional to other international dishes. There are also playcentre facilities for children to keep the busy.

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