Top 5 activities in spring

Experience a guided surprise ski tour, master the legendary Haute Route from Chamonix to Zermatt, work on your technique in private ski lessons, start the trail run season or discover the first warm holds of the year while sport climbing. Spring in Zermatt means: set off, discover, set off.

Skiing and snowboarding - the season is not over yet

Hone your swing

CARV

With Guide and the digital feedback from CARV Pro, you can get the most out of the spring season: soft firn snow in the morning, precise real-time feedback via headphones and an experienced coach at your side. Now is the perfect time to measurably improve your technique and perfect every turn.

More piste experiences

Whether freestyle skiing, freestyle snowboarding or telemark: the spring season offers ideal conditions for practising new tricks, honing your style or discovering a new technique. With our certified ZERMATTERS snow sports instructors, you can get the most out of spring on the slopes.

High altitude ski touring - Aiming high

Sun, firn and a big goal

Pollux

This impressive spring tour combines everything that makes the heart of ambitious ski tourers beat faster: Glacier panorama, easy climbing sections and a long descent via Schwarztor that will stay in your memory. Perfect for anyone who wants to conquer the 4,000-metre mark in spring.

More impressive ski tours and ski mountaineering tours

Dare the exciting winter via ferrata to the old Furggen station, "La Traversata", experience the panoramic tour to the Äbihorn or face the queen of the Swiss Alps, the Dufourspitze. Every tour is an adventure.

Hiking around Zermatt - Nature awakens from hibernation

Spring awakening around the Matterhorn

½ or full day hiking

Together with our experienced hiking guides, you will discover the fresh side of spring: from leisurely trails to flowering meadows to sporty tours with panoramic views. Whether as a family, alone or with friends: We'll show you the most beautiful spring routes at the foot of the Matterhorn. Decide spontaneously or let yourself be inspired - every tour is an unforgettable nature experience.

More beautiful hikes

Follow the famous 5-lake hike with views of the Matterhorn, explore new trails while trail running or go in search of clues in the mysterious "Lost Valley". Whether it's full of views, adventurous or simply quiet: spring makes every hike around the Matterhorn a special experience.

Hiking around Zermatt - Nature awakens from hibernation

Bike adventures for the whole family

Bike Guiding

When the trails around Zermatt are clear of snow, the bike season begins. Perfect for shared experiences in the fresh mountain air! Whether it's a leisurely ride through the village, to the glacier garden or by e-bike on panoramic trails: Our local bike guides will find the right route for every level. Together you will discover new favorite spots, improve your technique in a fun way and experience the spring landscape around the Matterhorn from the saddle. Ideal for families who want to get the biking season off to an active and safe start!

Other exciting activities for families

The snow is melting, the sun is warming. Time for adventures together! Children and parents can discover their first holds on the rock while sport climbing, or get a taste of the mountain air together on a guided ski tour. And if you're looking for an adrenaline rush, venture into the Gorge Adventure: with zipline, abseiling passages and suspension bridges through the thundering Gorner Gorge. Spring in Zermatt turns your family into a rope team!

Discover more spring

This overview is an inspiration and not a complete list of all spring activities. Discover more offers under Activities > Climb / Ski / Hike / Bike and select the Spring filter.