Ski resorts in the Swiss Alps, including Zermatt, Switzerland, shut down abruptly Friday night in response to coronavirus, at least through the end of April.

Switzerland's best-known resort brings together every Alpine cliché, from its views of the world's most photogenic mountain, the Matterhorn, to its narrow streets lined with wonky, weathered chalets.

Zermatt-born Markus Steffen, 27, has been teaching for eight years and has his full qualification. He had the look of a racer – indeed, it transpired he was a teenage giant slalom champion.

The Zermatt ski area offers 365 days of skiing and snowboarding a year, in addition to other winter activities like sledding, heli-skiing, ice skating, and paragliding. Les Anges ...

Zermatt, Switzerland, a breathtaking alpine village nestled at the foot of the iconic Matterhorn, is a haven for winter thrill seekers (and, bonus, the Zermatt Matterhorn ski resort is included in ...