ZERMATT, SWITZERLAND, 2025 A-Week January 31 to February 8 This trip is full More space is available in B-week. The wait list is open to members and non members. Wait list for Zermatt A-week There are two identical trips on sequential weeks. The A-week trip is led by Ken Shelton. The B-week trip is led by Carl Swanstrom, Feb 7-15. Anyone wishing to stay both weeks can register for their preferred week and get on the wait list for the other week. Registration opens 6pm July 22. Nonmember registration opens August 22. ZERMATT has 64 lifts and 73 runs, the longest at 3 miles, and 3 lift bases on 5.5 square miles of snow. It has the highest lift station in Europe at 12,792 ft., with most at lower elevations. The vertical drop of the ski area is 7,477 feet. The town is at 5,250 feet elevation. For an extra fee one can ski to Italy for lunch and return (subject to you getting back on time & the weather). Ikon passes are used; lift tickets & Italian lift additions will be available in Zermatt. Ken's 3 favorite attractions...skiing near the Matterhorn, the climbers' museum, and the chocolate shop on Bahnhofstrasse. Zermatt ski trail map
We stay in the 4 star-superior Resort Hotel Alex with classic double, deluxe double, classic single, and junior suite rooms; selection varies by week. We fly on Icelandair (Alaska Air partner) Seattle-Reykjavik-Zurich with an optional 3 day extension in Zurich. We ride a private motor coach between Zurich & Täsch and electric van to the hotel. The Resort Hotel Alex is walking distance to two lift bases and a free bus ride to the third. All breakfasts and dinners are included. "Let yourself be whisked away into the culinary world of our Chef Frédéric Fischer and enjoy incomparable dishes." The spa includes a swimming pool, whirlpool, sauna, steam room, badminton, ping pong, squash court & tennis court, massage & beauty treatments. You may not use the "Pay Later" option unless you have prior approval to pay by check. Travel insurance is always recommended.