A Snowcat and the empty mountain

Zermatt · After Hours · December to April

In short

A Snowcat and the empty mountain takes you out in Zermatt after the lifts stop, riding in the cab with the crew of the machine that prepares tomorrow's piste. The mountain is dark, empty and entirely yours for the evening. It runs from December to April, and Avellera arranges it privately as part of a tailor-made Swiss journey.

By Clemens & Kamilla Sengwein-Réti, Co-Founders

Out with the crew after the lifts stop, in the cab of the machine that makes tomorrow’s piste. The mountain is dark, empty, and entirely yours for the evening.

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Where: Zermatt, Switzerland
When: December to April
Collection: The Alps
How: Private, arranged by Avellera as part of your tailor-made journey

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Frequently asked questions

Can you ride in a snowcat in Zermatt?

Yes. With A Snowcat and the empty mountain, Avellera arranges for you to ride in the cab of a snowcat with the crew in Zermatt after the lifts stop, while they prepare tomorrow's piste. The mountain below the Matterhorn is dark, empty and yours for the evening. Avellera arranges it privately within a tailor-made Swiss journey.

When can you do a snowcat ride in Zermatt?

A Snowcat and the empty mountain runs from December to April, during the Zermatt ski season, and it takes place in the evening after the lifts close. It makes a memorable end to a ski day or a highlight for non-skiers. Avellera schedules it on an evening of your Zermatt stay and plans dinner around it.

How do I add a snowcat ride to a trip to Switzerland?

Tell Avellera your travel dates and wishes, and the Vienna team builds A Snowcat and the empty mountain into a private, tailor-made journey through Zermatt and Switzerland, together with hotels, transfers and guides. Plan at least two nights in Zermatt. Planning is free, and the online planner on avellera.com returns a personal trip idea and PDF right away.

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