Zermatt in Switzerland just became the first European partner on the Ikon Pass with the Tuesday announcement pass holders will now have access to 41 destinations on five continents, including the Matterhorn.
According to a news
release, Ikon Pass holders will get seven-day access to Zermatt and the
Matterhorn ski paradise with no blackout dates. Those with the Ikon Base Pass
will get five-day access, also with no blackout dates.
The Matterhorn features more than 3,500 acres of terrain in Switzerland
and Italy in the highest skiable terrain in the Alps.
It’s connected lift service will also offer Ikon Pass
holders access to Rothorn, Gornergrat and the Schwarzsee-Matterhorn glacier
paradise within the Zermatt ski area, plus Cervinia-Valtournenche ski areas in
Italy, collectively known as the Matterhorn ski paradise.
“The Matterhorn is a true icon known around the world, so we
are thrilled to have Zermatt join the Ikon Pass community,” said Erik Forsell, chief marketing
officer for Alterra Mountain Company. “Ikon Pass strives to continually offer
pass holders unique experiences in the mountains. Now they can experience
Zermatt’s glacier skiing, traditional Swiss fondue, plus its infamous European
après ski across two countries, on one pass.”
The European addition follows the announcement of a new partnership
between the Ikon Pass and Arapahoe Basin Ski Area in Summit County for the
2019-20 ski season. Winter Park Resort in Grand County is also on the Ikon
Pass.