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A ski guide in an orange suit carving through fresh powder on open off-piste terrain above Zermatt with a sweeping Alpine mountain panorama behind

ZERMATT OFF PISTE GUIDING

Explore Zermatt’s Off Piste Terrain with Expert Guides

Discover Zermatt's incredible off-piste terrain with experienced guides — explore safely and build confidence beyond the pistes.

FULL DAY 

LOW SEASON

CHF 610

HIGH SEASON

CHF 660

09:00 - 16:00

Perfect for

Access more off piste terrain

Choose the best snow conditions

Learn mountain safety skills

Flexible day around conditions

HALF DAY 

LOW SEASON

CHF 365

HIGH SEASON

CHF 400

09:00 - 12:00 or 13:00 - 16:00

Perfect for

Ideal after fresh snowfall

Build confidence off piste

Focus on specific terrain

Perfect for shorter adventures

ENHANCE YOUR EXPERIENCE

CONCIERGE UPGRADE

Take the guesswork away and include any of the following alongside your guided days.

Lift passes arranged

Ski rental equipment

Private transfers or rail tickets

Restaurant reservations and management

Unique mountain experiences

Two Mountain Company guides in branded orange jackets chatting on the slopes below the Matterhorn in Zermatt, one holding a snowboard

SIGNATURE GUIDED EXPERIENCES

Designed Around the Best of Zermatt

Beyond the slopes and the trails, there's a whole side of Zermatt worth making room for. Heli-tours over the Matterhorn, a husky ride through fresh snow, an afternoon on the curling rink, the scenic train up to Gornergrat, or a slow spa day once your legs have earned it. We arrange the lot, summer and winter, and fit it around the rest of your week.

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WINTER

A Taste of Italy Adventure

Cross the border into Italy on skis and experience a completely different side of the Alps. Enjoy scenic descents, quieter slopes, and a memorable mountain lunch before returning to Zermatt with your private guide.

✓ Guided ski route into Cervinia
✓ Scenic Italian mountain lunch
✓ Best for confident intermediate to advanced skiers

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WINTER

First Day in Zermatt

The perfect introduction to Zermatt for first time visitors. Learn the mountain, understand the lift system, discover the best ski areas for your ability, and start your holiday with confidence and local insight.

✓ Resort orientation and lift guidance
✓ Terrain matched to your ability
✓ Local tips for dining and key routes

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SUMMER

Alpine E-Bike Explorer

Discover more of the mountains with a guided e-bike adventure through scenic alpine trails, hidden villages, and breathtaking viewpoints, with routes tailored to your pace and ability.

✓ Scenic alpine trails and villages
✓ Routes tailored to your ability
✓ Optional mountain lunch stop

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SUMMER

Five Lakes Signature Hike

Explore one of Zermatt’s most beautiful hiking routes with a private guide, passing crystal clear alpine lakes, iconic Matterhorn viewpoints, and finishing with a memorable mountain lunch.

✓ Matterhorn reflection viewpoints
✓ Private guide and flexible pace
✓ Optional mountain lunch

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Looking for the Complete Experience?

Explore our tailored holidays.

GUEST EXPERIENCES

Trusted By Guests From Around The World

From the USA and Europe to the Middle East and beyond, our guests return year after year for seamless family ski holidays, unforgettable alpine adventures, and fully tailored stays in Zermatt. With local expertise, personal planning, and genuine care throughout every trip.

MEET THE TEAM

Local Experts Who Live The Mountains

Jacob Wells, founder of The Mountain Company, smiling in front of the Matterhorn in Zermatt

Jacob Wells

Co founder

Bio

Mountain Company guide giving a thumbs up in front of the Matterhorn on a sunny day in Zermatt

Matthew Grundy

Co founder

Bio

Mountain Company guide gesturing towards the Matterhorn in branded orange jacket on a bluebird day in Zermatt

Richard McCarroll

Local Guide

Bio

Daniel, ski guide at The Mountain Company, smiling in front of the Matterhorn in Zermatt

Dan O’Dor

Local Guide

Bio

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Why Book a Private Off-Piste Guide in Zermatt?

The Best Snow, Found Safely

Off-piste is where Zermatt comes alive, but it is also terrain that rewards real local knowledge. A private guide knows where the good snow is holding, which aspects are riding well on the day, and how to move through the mountain safely, so you spend less time searching and more time enjoying the descent.

Our guides are fully qualified in mountain safety and experts in their field. They handle the route, the decisions, and the risk assessment, leaving you free to focus on the skiing, with the confidence that you are in experienced hands.

A skier in an orange jacket standing at the top of a steep powder slope above a dramatic sea of clouds and snow-covered Alpine peaks in Zermatt

When to Go

Whenever It Snows

The beauty of off-piste is that the best days can come at any point in the season. Whenever fresh snow falls across the Zermatt winter, there is untracked terrain to be found, and a guide to help you make the most of it.

What to Expect

Half-Day and Full-Day Sessions

We offer both half-day and full-day private off-piste sessions, tailored to your group and kept flexible around the conditions on the day. Off-piste is all about chasing the best snow, so we stay adaptable and go where the mountain is riding best.

A ski guide in an orange suit carving through fresh powder on open off-piste terrain above Zermatt with a sweeping Alpine mountain panorama behind

What Makes Off-Piste Skiing in Zermatt So Special?

Endless Terrain, Under the Matterhorn

Few resorts offer off-piste on the scale of Zermatt. Thanks to its high altitude and vast lift-accessed terrain, there is ungroomed skiing to be found right across the mountain, from gentle powder fields to steeper, more committing descents, all set against the most famous peak in the Alps.

With a guide who knows the mountain intimately, you access the kind of snow and scenery most visitors ski straight past.

READY TO EXPLORE?

Book Your Private Off-Piste Guide

Tell us your level and experience, and we will design a safe, rewarding off-piste day built around you and the conditions.

Why Book a Private Off-Piste Guide in Zermatt?

The Best Snow, Found Safely

Off-piste is where Zermatt comes alive, but it is also terrain that rewards real local knowledge. A private guide knows where the good snow is holding, which aspects are riding well on the day, and how to move through the mountain safely, so you spend less time searching and more time enjoying the descent.

Our guides are fully qualified in mountain safety and experts in their field. They handle the route, the decisions, and the risk assessment, leaving you free to focus on the skiing, with the confidence that you are in experienced hands.

A skier in an orange jacket standing at the top of a steep powder slope above a dramatic sea of clouds and snow-covered Alpine peaks in Zermatt

When to Go

Whenever It Snows

The beauty of off-piste is that the best days can come at any point in the season. Whenever fresh snow falls across the Zermatt winter, there is untracked terrain to be found, and a guide to help you make the most of it.

What to Expect

Half-Day and Full-Day Sessions

We offer both half-day and full-day private off-piste sessions, tailored to your group and kept flexible around the conditions on the day. Off-piste is all about chasing the best snow, so we stay adaptable and go where the mountain is riding best.

What Makes Off-Piste Skiing in Zermatt So Special?

Endless Terrain, Under the Matterhorn

Few resorts offer off-piste on the scale of Zermatt. Thanks to its high altitude and vast lift-accessed terrain, there is ungroomed skiing to be found right across the mountain, from gentle powder fields to steeper, more committing descents, all set against the most famous peak in the Alps.

With a guide who knows the mountain intimately, you access the kind of snow and scenery most visitors ski straight past.

A ski guide in an orange suit carving through fresh powder on open off-piste terrain above Zermatt with a sweeping Alpine mountain panorama behind

READY TO EXPLORE?

Book Your Private Off-Piste Guide

Tell us your level and experience, and we will design a safe, rewarding off-piste day built around you and the conditions.

The Matterhorn sits in golden hour as the sun sets and the clouds draw in

WHY THE MOUNTAIN COMPANY

Private Guiding. Personal Service. Unforgettable Mountain Days.

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LOCAL EXPERTS

Our guides live here, work here, and know these mountains like no one else

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SAFETY FIRST

Your Safety is our priority. We are certified

and mountain safety trained.

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TAILORED TO YOU

Every day is designed around your goals, ability, and interests

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MEMORIES THAT LAST

We don't just show you the mountains, we help you create memories to remember

Your Questions, Answered

Do I need to be an expert to ski off-piste?

No. Our off-piste guiding suits intermediate to advanced skiers, and we run plenty of introductory sessions for confident piste skiers ready to try their first turns in fresh snow.

Is it safe?

No. Our off-piste guiding suits intermediate to advanced skiers, and we run plenty of introductory sessions for confident piste skiers ready to try their first turns in fresh snow.

Do I need avalanche safety equipment?

No. Our off-piste guiding suits intermediate to advanced skiers, and we run plenty of introductory sessions for confident piste skiers ready to try their first turns in fresh snow.

Is this backcountry or within the ski area?

No. Our off-piste guiding suits intermediate to advanced skiers, and we run plenty of introductory sessions for confident piste skiers ready to try their first turns in fresh snow.

When is the best time for off-piste?

No. Our off-piste guiding suits intermediate to advanced skiers, and we run plenty of introductory sessions for confident piste skiers ready to try their first turns in fresh snow.
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Start Planning Your Mountain Journey

Tell us what kind of holiday experience you are looking for and we will help design the perfect trip.

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