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ZERMATT SNOWBOARD GUIDING

Snowboard Zermatt Like a Local with Private Guides

Ride Zermatt’s best slopes with private snowboard guiding and lessons. Local guides show you the mountain, safely and stress-free.

FULL DAY 

LOW SEASON

CHF 565

HIGH SEASON

CHF 620

09:00 - 16:00

Perfect for

Explore the entire Zermatt ski area

Explore the entire Zermatt ski area

Improve technique naturally throughout

Time for a memorable mountain lunch

HALF DAY 

LOW SEASON

CHF 325

HIGH SEASON

CHF 380

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

Perfect for

Great for shorter sessions

Build confidence quickly

Ideal for new snowboarders

Perfect for families and mixed plans

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

A Mountain Company guide in orange crouching to coach a client on a snowboard during a private lesson in Zermatt

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.

A skier throwing up powder on an untracked off piste slope in Zermatt with the Matterhorn rising behind
WINTER
SNOWBOARDING

Matterhorn Powder

A full day of freeriding with a guide who reads the conditions and finds the best untracked lines in Zermatt.

✓  Untracked terrain chosen for the day
✓  Avalanche safety kit provided
✓  Confident skiers comfortable off piste

Two ski tourers on skins climbing a snowy ridge above Zermatt with the Matterhorn in the distance
WINTER
SNOWBOARDING

Ski Touring Introduction

Your first day on skins. Learn the kit and the uphill technique, then a short tour above Zermatt with a descent you earned.

✓  Full introduction to kit and technique
✓  Short tour with a proper descent
✓  No touring experience needed

A snowboarder riding a wide sunny piste towards Cervinia on the Italian side of the Zermatt ski area
WINTER
SNOWBOARDING

Italy on a Board

Ride over the border into Cervinia for long, wide, board-friendly pistes, no flat traverses and a proper Italian lunch.

✓  Guided route over the border
✓  Flat-free lines chosen for snowboarders
✓  Italian mountain lunch on the way

A beginner snowboarder learning first turns with a Mountain Company instructor on a gentle slope above Zermatt
WINTER
SNOWBOARDING

First Snowboard Day

From standing to sliding in one day. Balance, edges and your first linked turns, with a real run by the afternoon.

✓  Private instruction from the first slide
✓  Balance, edges and first linked turns
✓  Complete beginners of any age

stunning winter chalet in Zermatt light up as the night draws in

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

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

Saartje de Deckere

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

Jacob Wells

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

Matthew Grundy

Sam Warren, ski instructor at The Mountain Company in Zermatt

Sam Warren

Corinne Buff, ski instructor at The Mountain Company in Zermatt

Corinne Buff

Dāvis, ski guide at The Mountain Company, smiling in a ski gondola

Dāvis Vaivods

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

Richard McCarroll

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

Dan O’Dor

Why Book a Private Snowboard Guide in Zermatt?

Lessons and Guiding, Built Around You

Some guests want to learn, others want to explore, and many want a bit of both. Because our snowboarding guided sessions are private, we shape each day entirely around you, coaching technique where it helps and guiding you to the best runs when you are ready to let it flow.

You get undivided attention, honest feedback, and a rider who knows the mountain inside out, so you progress faster and spend more time on the snow that suits you.

When to Ride

The Zermatt Winter Season

Our private snowboard sessions run through the winter season, from December to around mid-April, when Zermatt's slopes are at their best. Whenever you visit within the season, we will help you make the most of your time on the mountain.

A snowboarder in an orange and black jacket carving a steep piste with a dramatic snow-covered Alpine mountain face behind them

READY TO RIDE?

Book Your Private Snowboard Session

Tell us your level, your goals, and who is riding, and we will match you with the right instructor and guide for a session built around you.

What Makes Snowboarding in Zermatt So Special?

Big Mountain, Best Snow, Under the Matterhorn

Zermatt offers vast, high-altitude terrain and some of the most reliable snow in the Alps, with sweeping runs and open bowls made for snowboarding. A local Zermatt snowboarding guide makes all the difference here: we know which slopes are riding best on the day, where the good snow hides, and, just as importantly, how to keep you off the flat cat-tracks and on the terrain you actually want to ride.

From wide cruising runs to freeride lines when conditions allow, we help you experience the mountain the way locals do.

What to Expect

Half-Day and Full-Day Sessions

We offer both half-day and full-day private sessions, tailored to you and kept flexible around your group and your goals. Whether you want a focused lesson to break through a plateau, a confidence-building day, or a guide to show you the best of the mountain, we shape the session to suit.

A Mountain Company guide in orange crouching to coach a client on a snowboard during a private lesson in Zermatt
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 you offer both lessons and guiding?

Yes. Because our sessions are private, we can coach technique, guide you to the best runs, or do a bit of both, all shaped around what you want from the day.

Can beginners join?

Yes. Because our sessions are private, we can coach technique, guide you to the best runs, or do a bit of both, all shaped around what you want from the day.

Is snowboarding in Zermatt suitable given the flat sections?

Yes. Because our sessions are private, we can coach technique, guide you to the best runs, or do a bit of both, all shaped around what you want from the day.

How long are the sessions?

Yes. Because our sessions are private, we can coach technique, guide you to the best runs, or do a bit of both, all shaped around what you want from the day.

When can I book?

Yes. Because our sessions are private, we can coach technique, guide you to the best runs, or do a bit of both, all shaped around what you want from the day.
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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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