About Slalom Sport Zermatt
Slalom Sport is a well-established ski and outdoor equipment shop on Zermatt's Hofmattstrasse, a short walk from the Gornergrat Bahn station and the main Sunnegga funicular. The store has been serving Zermatt's skiing community for over three decades and is known for carrying one of the village's most comprehensive rental fleets, particularly for advanced and expert-level equipment that goes beyond the basic packages offered by hotel rental desks and resort-operated counters.
The winter rental range includes high-performance carving skis, powder and freeride setups for Zermatt's extensive off-piste terrain, touring ski packages with lightweight bindings and climbing skins for the Haute Route and other backcountry objectives, and premium snowboard packages. Boot fitting is handled by experienced technicians who use heat-moulding liners and custom footbeds to achieve a precise fit — critical when skiing Zermatt's long verticals and variable snow conditions. The shop also rents avalanche safety equipment (transceivers, probes, shovels) individually or as part of backcountry touring packages.
Summer sees the store pivot to mountain bike and e-bike rentals for the extensive trail network around Zermatt, including the popular downhill from Rothorn and the scenic Five Lakes Trail. Hiking boot and trekking pole rentals cater to the summer walking crowd, while mountaineering equipment — crampons, ice axes, harnesses, helmets — is available for guided glacier excursions on the Gorner Glacier and approaches to the Breithorn. Slalom Sport's location near the Gornergrat railway means customers heading for the high-altitude ski area can gear up and be on the train within minutes. For serious skiers and mountaineers who demand top-tier equipment and expert fitting, Slalom Sport is one of Zermatt's strongest independent options.
