Zermatt is the best mediocre ski resort in the world

An in-depth video review of Zermatt/Cervinia/Valtournenche, a destination ski area located in the Alps of Switzerland and Italy. Filmed in January and February 2024.

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0:00 Intro
0:54 Mountain Aesthetic and Matterhorn Views
1:40 Ski Region Breakdown (Switzerland + Italy)
2:41 Size
3:23 Vertical Drop
3:53 Lifts
4:43 On-Mountain Trains
6:16 Summit Ice Cave
6:40 Snow Quality and Resiliency
7:49 Summer Skiing
8:30 Advanced, Expert, and Freeride Terrain
9:01 Off-Piste Terrain
10:15 Beginner Terrain
10:58 Intermediate Terrain
11:29 Ease of Navigation
13:56 Getting Stuck in Wrong Country
15:23 Lift Lines and Trail Congestion
16:28 On-Mountain Facilities and Restaurants
17:26 Aprés-ski
18:19 Town and Lodging
18:58 In-Town Dining and Nightlife
19:56 Getting There and Transportation
20:39 Verdict
21:17 Pricing
21:43 Score Breakdown and Rank

Overall Zermatt/Cervinia Mountain Score: 70/100
Overall Zermatt Only Mountain Score: 70/100
Overall Cervinia Only Mountain Score: 60/100
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Snow: 6/10
Resiliency: 6/10 overall + for Zermatt side, 5/10 for Cervinia side
Size: 10/10 overall + for Zermatt side, 9/10 for Cervinia side
Terrain Diversity: 6/10, 5/10 for individual Zermatt and Cervinia sides
Challenge: 4/10 overall + for Zermatt side, 3/10 for Cervinia side
Lifts: 9/10 overall, 10/10 for Zermatt side, 6/10 for Cervinia side
Crowd Flow: 7/10 overall + for Zermatt side, 8/10 for Cervinia side
Facilities: 10/10 overall + for Zermatt side, 8/10 for Cervinia side
Navigation: 2/10
Mountain Aesthetic: 10/10 overall + for Zermatt side, 9/10 for Cervinia side

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