Blog Zermatt Archives - Altitude Ski and Snowboard School in Zermatt
17/09/2020
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Best Hotels In Zermatt

If you like to stay close to the ski lifts, around Sunnega station is a nice location for beginners to start at, and you can maybe have a look at Cervo, which is directly at the bottom of the red slope
10/09/2020
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How To Get To Zermatt

Zermatt is one of the most beautiful places to ski in the world, and not only because the Matterhorn it is on the bucket list of many skiers.
29/04/2020
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Your Guide to Zermatt

Nestled in a valley beneath the iconic Matterhorn peak, Zermatt is the highest and also probably one of Switzerland’s most famous resorts.

Level 1 (complete beginners)

  • No skiing or snowboarding experience is required.
  • Don’t worry, everyone has to start at the beginning.

 

Level 2

Level 2 (intermediate beginners)

  • Be able to use the magic carpet and handle tow on the nursery slopes.
  • Some control of speed and direction.

 

Level 3

Level 3 (advanced beginners)

  • Ride all lifts on the nursery and easy slopes.
  • Be able to control speed using turns.

 

Level 4

Level 4 (intermediate)

  • Confident on blue runs, turning comfortably.
  • Skiers should have their skis parallel some of the time.
  • Snowboarders should be confident on both heel and toe side turns.

 

Level 5

Level 5 (intermediate advanced)

  • Confident on red runs when conditions are good.
  • Feel challenged by ice, moguls or deep snow.

 

Level 6

Level 6 (advanced)

  • Confident with red runs in all conditions, get down most black runs.
  • Looking to improve in moguls, off-piste or carving.

 

Level 7

Level 7 (expert)

  • Confident on blacks and be able to safely get down itinerary routes.
  • Working on improving skills and speed in carving, moguls or powder.
  • Be waiting to improve jumps and tricks in the freestyle park.