Matterhorn Ski Safari · Level Blue

First Ski Experience

  • Start: Sunnegga-Rothorn valley station · Switzerland
  • Required ticket: Beginners ski pass

At a glance

Beginners Closed

Currently closed: Zermatt - Sunnegga, Leisee-Shuttle, 5 · Eisfluh and 5 more. The route can currently not be skied completely.

ca. 5 h 16 min
8 Lifts
3 Stations
Blue runs only

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What you need to know

Show checklist

  • Beginner ski pass

    The Beginner ski pass is sufficient for the entire route.

  • Progress step by step

    The slopes become more challenging as the route progresses.

  • Easy access

    Take the funicular and the Leisee-Shuttle directly from Zermatt into the ski area.

  • Ideal for beginners

    Discover your first slopes and build confidence on skis.

  • A culinary break in Findeln

    Numerous mountain restaurants invite you to stop for a break.

From Wolli beginners Park to your first blue slopes

The day at a glance

From first turns to new discoveries: The Matterhorn Ski Safari First Ski Experience takes you from Wolli’s Beginners’ Park via Eisfluh and Findeln to Blauherd. The slopes gradually become more challenging, allowing beginners to build confidence and discover more of the ski area with every turn.

  1. 1 Zermatt & Wolli-Park 2 Lifts · 0 Runs 3 h
  2. 2 Sunnegga & Eisfluh 2 Lifts · 1 Run 45 min
  3. 3 Findeln & Blauherd 3 Lifts · 2 Runs 1 h 45 min
  4. Zermatt 16:00

Station 1 of 3 · Zermatt → Sunnegga → Wolli-Park

Zermatt & Wolli-Park

3 h
2 Lifts
0 Runs

From Zermatt, take the funicular to Sunnegga and continue on the Leisee-Shuttle to Wolli beginners Park Sunnegga. The easy practice slopes are ideal for working on your first turns and building confidence on skis.

2 Lifts · 0 Runs show

Sequence of the stage

  1. Zermatt - Sunnegga Closed
  2. Leisee-Shuttle Closed
  3. Wolli-Anfängerpark (kommt noch)

Station 2 of 3 · Wolli-Park → Sunnegga → Eisfluh

Sunnegga & Eisfluh

45 min
2 Lifts
1 Run

The Leisee-Shuttle takes you from the Wolli beginners park back to Sunnegga. From there, the first blue descent follows the Eisfluh slope to the chairlift of the same name, which takes you back up to Sunnegga.

2 Lifts · 1 Run show

Sequence of the stage

  1. Wolli-Anfängerpark (kommt noch)
  2. Leisee-Shuttle Closed
  3. 5 · Eisfluh Blue run Closed
  4. Eisfluh Closed

Station 3 of 3 · Eisfluh → Findeln → Blauherd → Sunnegga → Zermatt

Findeln & Blauherd

1 h 45 min
3 Lifts
2 Runs

The Easyrun slope leads to Findeln, where numerous mountain restaurants invite you to take a break. The Eja chairlift and combi cable car then take you up to Blauherd. From there, the Standard slope leads back to Sunnegga, followed by the funicular down to Zermatt.

3 Lifts · 2 Runs show

Sequence of the stage

  1. 6 · Easy run Blue run Closed
  2. Eja - Sunnegga Closed
  3. Sunnegga - Blauherd Closed
  4. 7 · Standard Blue run Closed
  5. Zermatt - Sunnegga Closed

Interactive panoramic map

The route at a glance

The interactive panoramic map shows all three stages of the Matterhorn Ski Safari First Ski Experience and how the route runs through the ski area.

Hit the slopes with the right ticket

The right ski pass

Beginners ski pass

The Beginners ski pass allows you to complete the entire First Ski Experience route of the Matterhorn Ski Safari.
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Good to know

Frequently asked questions

Yes, the First Ski Experience is also a good starting point for complete beginners. The route begins at Wolli’s Beginners’ Park Sunnegga, where skiers can practise their first turns. The slopes then become progressively more challenging, allowing skiers to continue along the route according to their ability.

The Beginner Skipass is sufficient for the entire First Ski Experience. It covers all the lifts needed along the route in the Sunnegga–Blauherd area.

Buy ski pass

From Zermatt, the Sunnegga-Express funicular takes you directly to Sunnegga. From there, the Leisee-Shuttle provides easy access to Wolli’s Beginners’ Park Sunnegga. No chairlift or ski lift is needed to reach the park.

The route is designed so that the slopes become progressively more challenging. Following the recommended order allows skiers to gradually build their confidence and skills before moving on to more demanding slopes.

Yes, the First Ski Experience is ideal for a family ski day. The route offers several opportunities to stop and take a break, including at the restaurants in Findeln. This allows families to enjoy a varied day of skiing at their own pace.

Findeln is a particularly good place to take a break along the route. The hamlet is known for its many restaurants, where skiers can relax and enjoy a meal. There are also impressive views of the Matterhorn.