Ski News from Ski Weekends, professionals in low budget ski breaks and ski holidays in Europe.
On the 19th of August this year Zermatt ski resort will be holding its 3rd annual Gornergrat Festival. The festival will take place at the Gornergrat rail station at over 3000 meters above sea level. During the ski season the Gornergrat rail is used as a ski lift to get eager skiers up the mountain to some fantastic ski piste. The festival will include a range of traditional Swiss performances, including: Alphorn players; Yodellers; fife and drum groups. At the festival not only will you be able to see some fantastic Swiss culture but also some truly breathtaking views of the Matterhorn mountain, one of Switzerland's most iconic land marks. Zermatt is a fantastic destination for any keen skier as the lively ski resort has some brilliant piste and some even better views. The ski resort also has a picturesque feel, and is good place to go to absorb some Swiss culture and some great skiing, book your low budget ski break or ski holiday today with skiweekends.com