Ikon Pass in Switzerland: Zermatt & St. Moritz Guide (2026–27)
Two Ikon destinations, two icons of the Alps — and a legendary train ride connecting them.
What the Ikon Pass gets you
| Resort | Ikon Pass | Ikon Base | Read more |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zermatt Matterhorn | 7 days | 5 days | Zermatt guide |
| St. Moritz | 7 days | 5 days | St. Moritz guide |
The dream Ikon itinerary
- Zermatt (4–5 nights) — ski under the Matterhorn, lunch at a mountain hut.
- Glacier Express (1 day) — the panoramic train from Zermatt to St. Moritz, about 8 hours through the Alps.
- St. Moritz (4–5 nights) — Corviglia, Corvatsch, Diavolezza, and the frozen lake.
Where to stay
Mont Cervin Palace
Zermatt · Valais
Grand hotel in the center of car-free Zermatt with a large spa and indoor/outdoor pool.
Check rates & availability →The Omnia
Zermatt · Valais
Design hotel on a rock above the village, with an indoor-outdoor pool and Matterhorn views.
Check rates & availability →Badrutt's Palace
St. Moritz · Graubünden
St. Moritz's most famous palace hotel, with a spa and lake-view pool.
Check rates & availability →Kulm Hotel St. Moritz
St. Moritz · Graubünden
Historic St. Moritz hotel with a spa and outdoor pool over the lake.
Check rates & availability →Carlton Hotel St. Moritz
St. Moritz · Graubünden
All-suite lakeview hotel with a large spa.
Check rates & availability →FAQ
Which Swiss resorts are on the Ikon Pass?
Zermatt Matterhorn and St. Moritz: 7 days each on the Ikon Pass, 5 days each on the Ikon Base Pass (2026–27 terms; check ikonpass.com).
Can I ski to Italy from Zermatt on the Ikon Pass?
Your Ikon access covers the Swiss side. To ski over to Cervinia you'll typically need to buy an international upgrade at the ticket office.
Zermatt or St. Moritz on the Ikon Pass?
Zermatt for the Matterhorn, a lively car-free village and long runs; St. Moritz for sunshine, glamour, frozen-lake events and the Engadine's wide valleys. With 7 days each, you can do both with the Glacier Express in between.