Zermatt – in the Canton of Valais in the Southern part of Switzerland is a paradise with snow guarantee for skiers. The picturesque mountain village at the foot of the majestic Matterhorn is nowadays one of the most important summer and winter resorts. Horse sleighs, carriages and electric vehicles are the only means of transport allowed there – a world without cars! With its wind-protected southern location, Zermatt embraces 3 skiing areas, which offer superb snow conditions and the longest season in the Alps. 246 km of ski runs from easy to difficult and an extensive network of 74 transport facilities guarantee an extraordinary skiing adventure. For skiers and non-skiers there are several indoor swimming pools, indoor tennis, squash, curling, and skating. A large election of shops, bars, cafes, restaurants, night-clubs and discos provide everything you might be looking for.