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Ski Vacation: Zermatt

Overview

Zermatt is the highest ski resort in Europe, located at the foot of the pyramid-shaped Matterhorn peak in the Swiss Alps. It’s famous for its long ski runs, with terrain for all skill levels.

Carve your way down summits: our ski vacations include your flight, transfer, accommodation, and ski lift passes.

Format

Self-guided tour

Locations

  • Zermatt
  • Geneva

Inclusions

  • Round-trip flights to Geneva (if Flight & Hotel package option is chosen)
  • 8 nights of accommodation 
  • 8 breakfasts
  • Rail ticket in selected class of service
  • Ski pass in Zermatt for selected number of days
  • 50% discount on additional rail tickets (local transport) and certain mountain excursions
  • Earn Aeroplan® points

Itinerary

Day 1

Depart Canada

Fly to Geneva.

Day 2

Welcome to Geneva - Zermatt

Upon arrival at the airport, collect your luggage and head for the train station to board your rail transfer to Zermatt. Check in at your hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure.

(Approximately 230 km)

Day 3-8

Zermatt

Have breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy skiing across the three varied areas: the Sunnegga-Rothorn, Gornergrat-Stockhorn, Schwarzsee and Matternorm glacier paradise with your ski pass.

Meal(s): Breakfasts

Day 9

Zermatt – Geneva: At Leisure

After breakfast, take your train transfer to Geneva. Upon arrival, make your way to the hotel and check in. Relax and explore the city at your leisure. 

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 10

Geneva - Return to Canada

After breakfast, take your train transfer to the airport for the return flight home. 

Meal(s): Breakfast

Accomodations

Where you'll stay

The hotels listed below are presented as examples for your reference only. Hotel accommodation details will be communicated to you or your travel agent prior to departure.

Location

Hotel

Zermatt
Hotel Elite Zermatt (or similar)
3
Geneva
Hotel Sagitta (or similar)
3

Room details

Bed size(s): 1 double bed or 2 twin beds
Room occupancy: Maximum 2 people
Unless otherwise indicated, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip.

Zermatt
Hotel Monte Rosa (or similar)
4
Geneva
Hotel Royal (or similar)
4

Room details

Bed size(s): 1 double bed or 2 twin beds
Room occupancy: Maximum 2 people
Unless otherwise indicated, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip.

Important Information

  • Daily from December 1, 2024 to April 20, 2025

  • Not included:

    • Meals, unless noted
    • Porterage
    • Personal expenses
    • Transfers
    • Seat selection onboard trains, unless noted
    • Local taxes
    • Rental equipment
    • Helmet
    • Ski lessons
  • Select a 5-day or 6-day ski pass.

  • Available in first class or second class train from Geneva to Zermatt.