Whether skating or classic: these ten cross-country skiing destinations are all reachable from Zermatt by public transport. From romantic forest tracks to scenic high-altitude loops, there’s something for every level of Nordic skier.
The destinations below are sorted by travel time from Zermatt to make your planning easier. Make sure to visit the map to explore all cross-country skiing areas and thousands of other outdoor activities reachable from any starting point in Switzerland.
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Situated in the Matter Valley just below the car-free zone of Zermatt, Täsch provides a quieter alternative with views toward the surrounding four-thousand-metre peaks. The high-altitude setting ensures reliable snow while maintaining easy access to the famous Matterhorn region.
11.2 kmLearn more on
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| Zermatt (08:35) | |
| R40 (13m) | |
| Täsch (08:48) |
High above the Lötschental valley floor, Lauchernalp presents a compact cross-country experience at altitude. The sun-drenched plateau offers sweeping views of glaciated peaks and the dramatic valley below, creating an intimate alpine atmosphere.
4.9 kmLearn more on
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| Zermatt (08:52) | |
| GEX (1h 14m) | |
| Brig Bahnhofplatz (10:06) |
| Brig (10:36) | |
| RE1 (25m) | |
| Goppenstein (11:01) |
| Goppenstein, Bahnhof (11:03) | |
| 591 (8m) | |
| Kippel, Altersheim (11:11) |
A renowned high-alpine destination in the Bernese Oberland, Kandersteg offers extensive cross-country terrain winding through a dramatic glacial valley. Surrounded by towering peaks and frozen waterfalls, this historic mountain village provides a comprehensive network suitable for skiers seeking varied distances and scenic immersion.
24.7 kmLearn more on
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| Zermatt (08:52) | |
| GEX (1h 14m) | |
| Brig Bahnhofplatz (10:06) |
| Brig (10:36) | |
| RE1 (37m) | |
| Kandersteg (11:13) |
Famous for its thermal baths, this Valais resort village sits in a dramatic mountain basin beneath towering cliffs. An extensive network of trails winds through the valley floor and surrounding terrain, combining winter sport with the possibility of wellness relaxation.
16 kmLearn more on
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| Zermatt (08:37) | |
| R41 (1h 10m) | |
| Visp (09:47) |
| Visp (10:09) | |
| IR95 (10m) | |
| Leuk (10:19) |
| Leuk, Bahnhof (10:41) | |
| 471 (25m) | |
| Leukerbad, Birchen (11:06) |
The Goms Valley stretches through the upper Rhône region, offering one of Switzerland's most extensive cross-country networks. Snow-sure conditions and a gentle valley floor make this a premier destination, connecting charming Valaisan villages from Oberwald to Fiesch along a scenic corridor.
63.4 kmLearn more on
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| Zermatt (08:37) | |
| R41 (1h 10m) | |
| Visp (09:47) |
| Visp (10:08) | |
| R43 (1h 1m) | |
| Niederwald (11:09) |
Perched on a sunny plateau high above the Rhône Valley, this renowned Valais resort offers sweeping views of the Alps from the Matterhorn to Mont Blanc. Trails traverse forests and open terrain across the broad, gently rolling highland landscape.
9 kmLearn more on
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| Zermatt (08:37) | |
| R41 (1h 10m) | |
| Visp (09:47) |
| Visp (10:09) | |
| IR95 (18m) | |
| Sierre/Siders (10:27) |
| Sierre/Siders (funi) (10:44) | |
| 2225 (13m) | |
| Crans-Montana gare (10:57) |
| Crans-Montana, gare (11:03) | |
| 436 (8m) | |
| Crans-Montana, Lac Moubra (11:11) |
Traditional wooden chalets and Valaisan heritage define this authentic village in the Val d'Hérens. The network spreads across the valley floor and surrounding terrain, offering a genuine mountain experience away from heavily developed resort infrastructure.
19.7 kmLearn more on
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| Zermatt (08:37) | |
| R41 (1h 10m) | |
| Visp (09:47) |
| Visp (10:09) | |
| IR95 (29m) | |
| Sion (10:38) |
| Sion, poste/gare (10:45) | |
| 381 (37m) | |
| Evolène, Village (11:22) |
The perfectly groomed cross-country ski trail meanders through snow-covered larch forests along the frozen Saaser Vispa and offers fantastic views of the Saas Valley’s mountains and glaciers.
12.8 kmTour published by:
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| Zermatt (08:37) | |
| R41 (59m) | |
| Stalden-Saas (09:36) |
| Stalden-Saas, Bahnhof (09:54) | |
| 511 (19m) | |
| Saas-Balen, Edelweiss (10:13) |
Fantastic scenery, reliable snow, views of Weissmies, Bietsch- and Fletschhorn – that’s the cross-country ski trail on the Simplon. It passes some amazing buildings: the Old Hostel used to offer shelter to travellers, and Barralhaus was a holiday home of the Bethlehem Missionary Society until 2007.
2.2 kmTour published by:
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| Zermatt (08:52) | |
| GEX (1h 14m) | |
| Brig Bahnhofplatz (10:06) |
| Brig, Bahnhof (10:20) | |
| 631 (40m) | |
| Simplon Dorf, Niwen (11:00) |
Cross-country skiing south of Lake Thun in the winter wonderland of the Suldtal valley, a nature reserve at the foot of the Morgenberghorn. Enjoy total tranquillity, broken only by the gurgling waters of the Suldbach stream or the wingbeat of a golden eagle.
18.4 kmTour published by:
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| Zermatt (08:37) | |
| R41 (1h 10m) | |
| Visp (09:47) |
| Visp (09:54) | |
| IC6 (27m) | |
| Spiez (10:21) |
| Spiez, Bahnhof (10:38) | |
| 62 (10m) | |
| Aeschi b. Spiez, Mustermattli (10:48) |
