{"id":4718,"date":"2023-04-04T07:10:12","date_gmt":"2023-04-04T06:10:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mountabove.com\/?p=4718"},"modified":"2023-04-04T07:10:12","modified_gmt":"2023-04-04T06:10:12","slug":"can-you-ski-on-the-matterhorn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mountabove.com\/can-you-ski-on-the-matterhorn\/","title":{"rendered":"Can you ski on the matterhorn?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Matterhorn in Switzerland is one of the most iconic and popular mountains in the world, and for good reason – it’s an absolutely beautiful mountain. It’s also a popular destination for skiers, both beginner and experienced. While the Matterhorn may not have the longest or most difficult ski runs in the world, the scenery and experience of skiing on the Matterhorn is unlike anywhere else.<\/p>\n

No, you cannot ski on the Matterhorn.<\/p>\n

Can you ski the Matterhorn year round? <\/h2>\n

The Matterhorn Summer Skiing Area is a great place to ski in Zermatt. The lifts are always open to guarantee access to the higher slopes of the Klein Matterhorn Glacier. As snow starts melting during the spring, the total ski area of the Zermatt\/Cervinia domain shrinks, making skiing possible at the higher altitudes.<\/p>\n

The Swiss Alps are a breathtaking sight, and the Matterhorn is one of the most iconic peaks in the range. Climbing to the summit of the Matterhorn is a demanding hike, but the views from the top are more than worth the effort. The starting elevation at the Matterhorn hut is 3270 meters, and the summit elevation is 4478 meters. The elevation gain is 1208 meters, or approximately 4000 feet. The time required for the hike is 8 to 10 hours round trip. Physical fitness is required to attempt this hike, and it is recommended that hikers be in very good to excellent shape.<\/p>\n

How difficult is the skiing in Zermatt <\/h3>\n