--- id: 3629 title: Swiss-Italian Flirt | Matterhorn Ski Safari path: /en/experience/skiing/matterhorn-ski-safari/swiss-italian-flirt url: "https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/en/experience/skiing/matterhorn-ski-safari/swiss-italian-flirt" language: en generated_at: "2026-11-10T00:01:02+01:00" type: document --- ![](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/05-skifahren/ski-safari/71397/image-thumb__71397__content-hero/301024_ski_furggsattel_sued-7.ec8583e8.jpg)![](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/05-skifahren/ski-safari/71397/image-thumb__71397__content-hero/301024_ski_furggsattel_sued-7.ec8583e8.jpg)![](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/test-assets/566/image-thumb__566__content-hero-clouds/clouds-center.82ca394b.png) ![](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/test-assets/570/image-thumb__570__content-hero-clouds/clouds-mobile.6db79170.png) ### Matterhorn Ski Safari · Level Red Swiss-Italian Flirt ===================== - Start: Matterhorn-Express valley station · Switzerland · Italy - Required ticket: International At a glance ----------- ExplorersStatus: Closed **Currently closed:** Zermatt - Furi (Matterhorn-Express), Furi - Schwarzsee, Schwarzsee - Furgg and 24 more. The route can currently not be skied completely. Start09:00 o'clock Durationca. 5 h 5 min Kilometres of runs73 km Lifts13 Lifts Stages6 Stages ### Ready for the route? What you need to know ----------------------- Show checklist- ### Ski pass international The Ski pass international is required for this route. - ### Don’t miss the last connection Check the operating hours for the return journey to Switzerland. - ### Discover two countries Cross the border and explore the slopes in Italy. - ### Helmets are compulsory Helmets are mandatory on the slopes in Italy. ### Across six stages to Italy and back The day at a glance --------------------- **Two countries, one day of skiing:** The Swiss–Italian Flirt Ski Safari takes you from Matterhorn Glacier Paradise across the border into Italy and back to Zermatt. Varied slopes, spectacular views of the Matterhorn and **Italian flair** make this route a memorable skiing experience. 1. [1Zermatt & Matterhorn Glacier Paradise 5 Lifts · 0 Runs · 1 h 40 min ](#spec-area-route-stage-1) 2. [2Theodulpass & Plan Maison 0 Lifts · 6 Runs · 30 min ](#spec-area-route-stage-2) 3. [3Pancheron & Plan Maison 2 Lifts · 3 Runs · 45 min ](#spec-area-route-stage-3) 4. [4Theodulpass & Trockener Steg 3 Lifts · 2 Runs · 40 min ](#spec-area-route-stage-4) 5. [5Furggsattel & Furgg 1 Lift · 3 Runs · 30 min ](#spec-area-route-stage-5) 6. [6Schwarzsee & Zermatt 2 Lifts · 5 Runs · 1 h ](#spec-area-route-stage-6) 7. Zermatt16:50 Stage 1 of 6 · Zermatt → Trockener Steg → Matterhorn Glacier Paradise Stage 1: Zermatt & Matterhorn Glacier Paradise --------------------------------------------------- Duration1 h 40 min Lifts5 Lifts Runs0 Runs From Zermatt, the Matterhorn-Express and Matterhorn Glacier Ride I take you via Trockener Steg to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise. At the top, visit the viewing platform and Glacier Palace to discover the high-alpine mountain world. 5 Lifts · 0 Runs showSequence of the stage 1. Zermatt - Furi (Matterhorn-Express)Status: Closed 2. Furi - Schwarzsee Status: Closed 3. Schwarzsee - FurggStatus: Closed 4. Furgg - Trockener StegStatus: Closed 5. Matterhorn Glacier Ride IStatus: Closed 6. Glacier Palace 7. Viewing Platform ![](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/03-gipfel/02-sued/04_matterhorn-glacier-paradise/peak/01-gletscherpalast/71424/image-thumb__71424__wysiwyg-with-media/20260430_gletscherpalast_mgp_sued-12.8f8ecdd2.jpg) Stage 2 of 6 · Matterhorn Glacier Paradise → Plan Maison → Pancheron Stage 2: Theodulpass & Plan Maison --------------------------------------- Duration30 min Lifts0 Lifts Runs6 Runs From Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, the descent leads across the Theodul Pass into Italy. The route then continues via Testa Grigia and Bontadini to Plan Maison and the Pancheron chairlift. 0 Lifts · 6 Runs showSequence of the stage 1. 85.1 · Matterhorn Glacier ParadiseRed runStatus: Closed 2. 88 · Testa II Blue runStatus: Closed 3. 80 · Testa GrigiaRed runStatus: Closed 4. 6 · Plateau Rosa - Bontadini Red runStatus: Closed 5. 6.00 · Plan Maison 1 Blue runStatus: Closed 6. 5 · Plan Maison - Cervinia Blue runStatus: Closed ![](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/05-skifahren/00_ski/02-sued/71430/image-thumb__71430__wysiwyg-with-media/290124_ski_sued-39.a847da9a.jpg) Stage 3 of 6 · Pancheron → Plan Maison Stage 3: Pancheron & Plan Maison ------------------------------------- Duration45 min Lifts2 Lifts Runs3 Runs The Pancheron chairlift takes you close to the Matterhorn. After descending the Pancheron slope, take the chairlift back up. The Rocce Nere 1 slope then leads back to Plan Maison. 2 Lifts · 3 Runs showSequence of the stage 1. PancheronStatus: Closed 2. 24 · Pancheron Red runStatus: Closed 3. PancheronStatus: Closed 4. 26 · Rocce Nere 1 Blue runStatus: Closed 5. 6.00 · Plan Maison 1 Blue runStatus: Closed ![](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/05-skifahren/00_ski/05-italien/71431/image-thumb__71431__wysiwyg-with-media/210224_ski_cervinia-valtournenche-59.7e16f052.jpg) Stage 4 of 6 · Plan Maison → Theodulpass → Trockener Steg Stage 4: Theodulpass & Trockener Steg ------------------------------------------ Duration40 min Lifts3 Lifts Runs2 Runs From Plan Maison, three chairlifts take you via Fornet and Bontadini up to the Theodul Pass. The Testa Grigia and Gandegg slopes then lead back to the Swiss side and Trockener Steg. 3 Lifts · 2 Runs showSequence of the stage 1. Plan MaisonStatus: Closed 2. FornetStatus: Closed 3. BontadiniStatus: Closed 4. 80 · Testa GrigiaRed runStatus: Closed 5. 73 · Gandegg Red runStatus: Closed ![](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/05-skifahren/00_ski/05-italien/71432/image-thumb__71432__wysiwyg-with-media/210224_ski_cervinia-valtournenche-63.4131fbbb.jpg) Stage 5 of 6 · Trockener Steg → Furggsattel → Furgg Stage 5: Furggsattel & Furgg --------------------------------- Duration30 min Lifts1 Lift Runs3 Runs From Trockener Steg, the Furggsattel chairlift takes you up. The descent then follows the Theodulgletscher, Schusspiste and Garten slopes down to Furgg. 1 Lift · 3 Runs showSequence of the stage 1. FurggsattelStatus: Closed 2. 71 · Theodulgletscher Red runStatus: Closed 3. 70 · SchusspisteRed runStatus: Closed 4. 64 · GartenRed runStatus: Closed ![](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/05-skifahren/00_ski/02-sued/71498/image-thumb__71498__wysiwyg-with-media/301024_ski_furggsattel_sued-22.89b3e3b3.jpg) Stage 6 of 6 · Furgg → Schwarzsee → Zermatt Stage 6: Schwarzsee & Zermatt ---------------------------------- Duration1 h Lifts2 Lifts Runs5 Runs From Furgg, the Matterhorn-Express takes you to Schwarzsee, where the Zermatt Letters offer a photo opportunity. The route then follows the Weisse Perle and Stafelalp slopes to the Hirli chairlift. From there, the descent continues via Oberer Tiefbach, Weisse Perle and Blatten back to Zermatt. 2 Lifts · 5 Runs showSequence of the stage 1. Schwarzsee - FurggStatus: Closed 2. Photo spot ZERMATT letters 3. 51 · Weisse PerleRed runStatus: Closed 4. 52 · StafelalpRed runStatus: Closed 5. HirliStatus: Closed 6. 53 · Oberer TiefbachRed runStatus: Closed 7. 51 · Weisse PerleRed runStatus: Closed 8. 50 · BlattenRed runStatus: Closed ![](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/10-region/landschaft-matterhorn/winter/69584/image-thumb__69584__wysiwyg-with-media/20260317_hirli_sued-1.4454ba42.jpg) ### Interactive panoramic map The route at a glance ----------------------- The interactive panoramic map shows the Swiss-Italian Flirt route and all its stages through Matterhorn Ski Paradise. cookies.accept-cookies-to-show-external-content cookies.accept-cookies.service marketing [ Interactive panoramic map ](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/en/experience/skiing/piste-map) ### Hit the slopes with the right ticket The right ski pass -------------------- ![](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/05-skifahren/00_ski/05-italien/71744/image-thumb__71744__large-img-teaser/210224_ski_cervinia-valtournenche-1.3c7e009d.jpg) ### Ski pass international The Ski pass international is required for the Matterhorn Ski Safari routes Swiss-Italian Flirt, Vertical Mission 10K and Vertical Mission 12K. It can be added as an upgrade when purchasing the Ski pass Zermatt. [ Book now ](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/en/book/tickets/ski-pass-winter) ### Good to know Frequently asked questions ---------------------------- How challenging is the Swiss-Italien Flirt? The Swiss-Italien Flirt is one of the red Matterhorn Ski Safari routes and is suitable for skiers who can confidently ski red slopes. The route combines varied skiing on both the Swiss and Italian sides with impressive views and Italian flair. Which ski pass is required for this route? The International ski pass is required for this route. It can be selected as an upgrade to the regular winter ski pass during the purchase process in the online shop. [ Buy ski pass ](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/en/book/tickets/ski-pass-winter) What should be considered when skiing on the Italian side? Helmets are compulsory for all skiers on the Italian side. It is also important to check the operating hours of the lifts, particularly the last connection back to Switzerland. Where can skiers take a break along the Swiss-Italien Flirt? Plan Maison on the Italian side is a particularly good place to stop for lunch. It offers an opportunity to enjoy a meal or an Italian coffee before continuing along the route. ### News from zermatt Always informed thanks to our NewsLetter ------------------------------------------ [ E-mail address Subscribe now ](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/en/newsletter) ### benefit now Experiences, ski passes and much more --------------------------------------- - **Book early** and save - **Secure** online shopping - **without queuing** into the mountains [buy tickets](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/en/book/tickets)