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A private ski guide in orange giving a thumbs up while briefing two clients on the slopes above Zermatt with the Matterhorn directly behind

ZERMATT SKI RESORT GUIDING

Ski Zermatt Like an Insider with Private Local Guides

Ski Zermatt like a local with a private ski guide. We take you straight to the best snow, runs and lunch spots.

FULL DAY 

LOW SEASON

CHF 565

HIGH SEASON

CHF 620

09:00 - 16:00

Perfect for

Explore the entire Zermatt & Italy ski area

Relaxed pace with plenty of flexibility

Improve technique naturally throughout

Time for a memorable mountain lunch

HALF DAY 

LOW SEASON

CHF 325

HIGH SEASON

CHF 380

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

Perfect for

Great for shorter sessions

Build confidence quickly

Ideal for coaching & teaching

Perfect for families and mixed plans

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 ski guide in an orange suit carving down a perfectly groomed piste above Zermatt with the Matterhorn in the background on a clear blue sky day

Designed Around the Best of Zermatt

SIGNATURE GUIDED EXPERIENCES

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.

Skiers following a Mountain Company guide down a wide sunlit piste towards Cervinia on the Italian side of the Zermatt ski area
WINTER
SKI GUIDING

Zermatt for Families

A guided ski day planned around the youngest skier, with lifts, lunch and logistics all handled by your guide.

✓  Pace set by the youngest skier
✓  Lifts, lunch and timings handled
✓  Ideal for mixed-ability families

A family skiing together behind a Mountain Company guide on a gentle sunny piste above Zermatt with the Matterhorn in the background
WINTER
SKI GUIDING

Ski to Italy

Ski over the Theodul Pass into Cervinia for long, quiet Italian pistes and a proper mountain lunch.

✓  Guided route over the border
✓  Long Italian pistes and mountain lunch

✓  Confident intermediate skiers and above

A skier on the high glacier pistes at Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, the highest skiable point in Europe, with Alpine peaks stretching into the distance above Zermatt
WINTER
SKI GUIDING

Top of Europe Views

Ski Europe's highest lift-served glacier at Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, then cross to Gornergrat for the classic Matterhorn panorama.

✓  Europe's highest ski area at 3,883m
✓  Matterhorn and Monte Rosa views
✓  Confident intermediate skiers and above

A Mountain Company ski guide pointing out routes and lifts to a guest above Zermatt with the Matterhorn in the background
WINTER
SKI GUIDING

First Day in Zermatt

The perfect first day for new visitors. Your guide explains the lifts, links the three ski areas and finds pistes to suit you.

✓  Resort orientation and lift guidance
✓  Terrain matched to your ability
✓  Local tips on lunch and routes

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 Ski Resort Guide in Zermatt?

Ski More, Search Less

Zermatt's ski area is vast, spanning three mountains and over 360km of pistes stretching across the border into Italy. A private guide takes you straight to the best snow, skips the queues, and links runs you would never find alone, so you spend the day skiing rather than working out where to go.

With our Zermatt ski resort guiding, we shape each day around your group, reading the conditions, following the sun, and choosing terrain that suits your level and ambitions. It is the difference between seeing a corner of Zermatt and truly knowing the mountain.

A Mountain Company ski guide greeting the host at Fluhalp mountain restaurant above Zermatt with guests arriving

When to Ski

A True Year-Round Ski Destination

Thanks to its high altitude and glacier skiing, Zermatt offers some of the longest and most reliable ski seasons in the Alps, with excellent conditions through the winter and skiing available even in summer. Whenever you visit, a guide helps you find the best of the mountain that day.

What to Expect

A Day Designed Around You

Our ski resort guiding is private and tailored to your group, whether you are confident intermediates looking to explore more of the mountain or strong skiers wanting to cover as much ground as possible. We handle the planning, the navigation, and the timing, so all you have to think about is the skiing.

A private ski guide in orange giving a thumbs up while briefing two clients on the slopes above Zermatt with the Matterhorn directly behind

What Makes Skiing in Zermatt So Special?

Three Mountains, Two Countries, One Unforgettable View

Few resorts match Zermatt for scale or scenery. You ski beneath the Matterhorn on sweeping, perfectly groomed runs, enjoy some of the most reliable snow in the Alps thanks to high-altitude and year-round glacier skiing, and can even glide across to Cervinia in Italy for a long lunch in the sun.

A local Zermatt ski resort guide knows which slopes hold the best conditions on any given day, where to be for first tracks, and which mountain restaurants are worth stopping for. Whether it is fresh morning corduroy, a scenic cruise, or a run down to Italy and back, your day is built around making the most of it.

READY TO SKI?

Book Your Private Ski Guide

Tell us your level and what you are hoping for, and we will design the perfect day on the mountain for your group.

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

Do I need to be an advanced skier?

Our resort guiding suits confident intermediate skiers and above. As long as you can comfortably ski a variety of runs, a guide will help you get far more from the mountain.

Can we ski across to Italy?

When conditions and lift openings allow, yes. Skiing across to Cervinia in Italy for lunch is one of the highlights of a day in Zermatt, and your guide will know if it is possible on the day.

Do you arrange lift passes?

Guests usually arrange their own lift pass, but we are always happy to advise on the right one for your plans. Just ask when you book.

How long is a guiding day?

We offer both half-day and full-day guiding, kept flexible around your group and what you would like from the day.

When does the ski season run?

Zermatt offers one of the longest seasons in the Alps. Our resort guiding runs through the winter, from December to around mid-April, with reliable high-altitude snow.

THE DETAILS

Everything You Need to Know

Perfectly groomed corduroy ski piste at Zermatt with a ski lift and Alpine peaks in the background

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