Matterhorn Ski Safari · Level Red

Classic Panorama Cruiser

  • Start: Gornergrat valley station · Switzerland
  • Required ticket: Ski passes winter

At a glance

Explorers Closed

Currently closed: Zermatt - Riffelalp, Riffelalp - Riffelberg, Riffelberg - Rotenboden and 14 more. The route can currently not be skied completely.

09:00 o'clock
ca. 4 h 25 min
31 km
8 Lifts
3 Stages

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What you need to know

Show checklist

  • Ski pass Zermatt

    The Ski pass Zermatt allows you to explore the entire route.

  • Journey by train

    The Gornergrat Railway takes you directly from Zermatt into the ski area.

  • Panoramic views

    Each stage offers impressive mountain views.

Stage by stage through the mountain panorama

The day at a glance

Skiing with a view: The Matterhorn Ski Safari Classic Panorama Cruiser takes you from Gornergrat via Hohtälli and Riffelalp through spectacular mountain scenery. Varied descents and breathtaking views of the Matterhorn and the surrounding 4,000-metre peaks accompany you throughout the day.

  1. 1 Zermatt & Gornergrat 5 Lifts · 3 Runs · 2 h 30 min
  2. 2 Gant & Hohtälli 1 Lift · 3 Runs · 40 min
  3. 3 Riffelberg & Zermatt 2 Lifts · 6 Runs · 1 h 15 min
  4. Zermatt 16:50

Stage 1 of 3 · Zermatt → Gornergrat → Gant

Zermatt & Gornergrat

2 h 30 min
5 Lifts
3 Runs

From Zermatt, the Gornergrat Railway takes skiers directly up to Gornergrat, offering views of the Matterhorn and the Monte Rosa massif. The route then follows the Gornergrat slope to the Gifthittli chairlift before continuing along the Gifthittli, Kelle and Grünsee slopes to Gant.

5 Lifts · 3 Runs show

Sequence of the stage

  1. Zermatt - Riffelalp Closed
  2. Riffelalp - Riffelberg Closed
  3. Riffelberg - Rotenboden Closed
  4. Rotenboden - Gornergrat Closed
  5. Golden Lok & Zooom
  6. 36 · Gornergrat Blue run Closed
  7. Gifthittli Closed
  8. 29 · Kelle Red run Closed
  9. 26 · Grünsee Red run Closed

Stage 2 of 3 · Gant → Hohtälli → Gant

Gant & Hohtälli

40 min
1 Lift
3 Runs

From Gant, the cable car takes you up to Hohtälli for another impressive mountain panorama. The White Hare, Kelle and Grünsee slopes lead back to Gant.

1 Lift · 3 Runs show

Sequence of the stage

  1. Gant - Hohtälli Closed
  2. 28 · White Hare Red run Closed
  3. 29 · Kelle Red run Closed
  4. 26 · Grünsee Red run Closed

Stage 3 of 3 · Gant → Hohtälli → Zermatt

Riffelberg & Zermatt

1 h 15 min
2 Lifts
6 Runs

From Gant, the cable car runs back up to Hohtälli. The route then follows the Iglu slope via Riffelalp and Schweigmatten down to Furi. From there, the Riffelberg-Express leads uphill once more before the Blatten slope continues back to Zermatt.

2 Lifts · 6 Runs show

Sequence of the stage

  1. Gant - Hohtälli Closed
  2. 44 · Hohtälli Red run Closed
  3. 45 · Iglupiste Blue run Closed
  4. 39 · Riffelalp Red run Closed
  5. 41 · Landtunnel Red run Closed
  6. 42 · Schweigmatten Red run Closed
  7. Furi - Riffelberg Closed
  8. 50 · Blatten Red run Closed

Interactive panoramic map

The route at a glance

The interactive panoramic map shows the Classic Panorama Cruiser route and all three stages through Matterhorn Ski Paradise.

Interactive panoramic map

Hit the slopes with the right ticket

The right ski pass

Ski pass Zermatt

The Ski pass Zermatt allows you to complete the Matterhorn Ski Safari routes: Beyond First Turns, Scenic Sun Hunter and Classic Panorama Cruiser.
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Good to know

Frequently asked questions

The Ski pass Zermatt is required for this route. It covers all lifts and slopes along the route.

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The Classic Panorama Cruiser is one of the red Matterhorn Ski Safari routes and is suitable for skiers who feel confident on red slopes. The route combines varied descents through the Gornergrat, Gant and Hohtälli areas with impressive high-alpine views.

There are several places to take a break along the Classic Panorama Cruiser. Riffelberg is particularly suitable for a stop with views of the surrounding mountains. Towards the end of the route, several restaurants in Furi also offer a relaxing place to take a break.

The Classic Panorama Cruiser offers impressive views of the high-alpine mountain landscape around Zermatt. Gornergrat and Hohtälli in particular provide sweeping views of the Matterhorn, the Monte Rosa massif with the Dufourspitze, and numerous other peaks over 4,000 metres.