As well as numerous ski resorts are always open to travelers, ready to surprise and give an unforgettable experience. Moreover, experienced tourists strongly recommend not to “burrow” into ski slopes right away: it will be more interesting and useful to first travel a little around small and picturesque Switzerland, visit several towns, acclimatize and only then go straight to the mountains.
Tours to ski resorts in Switzerland are in greatest demand in winter time. Their cost ranges from 350 to 750 EUR. Usually the cost of skiing is calculated separately, but there are tours that immediately include a visit to the slopes. To get your bearings: on average, in Swiss resorts, a magnetic card for descents costs about 50-55 EUR.
How to get there
You can get to Switzerland from Moscow by plane, train and bus. Geneva, Zurich and Basel receive daily Moscow flights. The Aeroflot company delivers tourists in 3 hours 40 minutes. Round trip tickets cost an average of 900 EUR.
The train will need to make one change in Germany. In this case, you must have a Schengen visa. Typically this trip takes approximately 36 hours. The price of such a trip is close to the cost of a flight. However, when purchasing EuroDomino there is an opportunity to save money on trips within the eurozone - at least getting to Switzerland will be somewhat cheaper.
Ski Switzerland
Mountains occupy almost two-thirds of the territory of this Western European country: the Swiss Alps are deservedly considered the birthplace of skiing and mountaineering. All ski resorts in Switzerland are united by an exceptional level of service, comfort and corresponding prices, and the preparation of local slopes is considered a standard throughout the world.
Significant heights, excellent infrastructure, as well as favorable climate everywhere guarantee excellent skiing from November to April. And for lovers of snowy landscapes all year round, there are the resorts of Zermatt, Saas-Fee and a number of others on Alpine glaciers, which operate even in summer.
On the slopes of Switzerland
Canton of Bern
The Bernese Highlands are the northern spurs of the Bernese Alps, located southeast of the capital of Switzerland. In fact, this is the most easily accessible part of alpine Switzerland, offering downhill enthusiasts a “magnificent trio” of mountain peaks: the Eiger (3970 m), Mönch (4107 m) and Jungfrau (4158 m). The most famous ski slopes in the region are Gstaad and Grindelwald, in the Lauterbrunnen Valley, as well as the less popular Adelboden, Kandersteg, Meiringen, Eengelberg.
Gstaad
Gstaad is a secular glacier resort where high society likes to relax all year round. At the same time, there are excellent ski slopes here that will also appeal to downhill skiing professionals. However, the resort has its own nuance: those who prefer off-piste skiing will have to get to such areas by helicopter, since all nearby pistes are equipped with markers.
Grindelwald
Grindelwald is one of the most famous mining ski resorts Switzerland, including three popular ski areas: Wengen, Mürren and Grindelwald itself. There are quite a few interesting trails of varying difficulty, but the main “hit” is the descent from the top of Kleine Scheidegg to Wengen, then the journey to Männlichen and the descent to Grindelwald itself. In addition, this area is amazing in that mountain glaciers descend almost to the valley itself, and are available for winter recreation lovers almost all year round.
Canton of Valais
The canton of Valais is located in southwestern Switzerland, stretching along the Rhone River - from its source in the glaciers of the central Alps to its mouth in Lake Geneva. There are many glaciers and the climate is one of the driest in the region with the highest number of sunny days. Ski resorts cantons are not very popular among Russians, although the largest of them are in Verbier, Crans-Montana and Zermatt Russian tourists meet. In addition to those listed, there are such resort places as Anzere, Leukerbad, Morgens, Nendaz, Ovronna, Saas-Fee, Torgon, Champery, Champoussin.
Verbier
The ski resort of Verbier is located in the area Four Valleys", and ranks fourth according to the international classification among the largest ski stadiums in the world, combining the Verbier, Nendaz, Chumaz and Veysonnaz slopes. Ski tours in Verbier are equally interesting for both professionals and beginners. The resort has a variety of slopes to suit every taste and therefore thrives as a destination for all types of skiers. For lovers of cross-country skiing there are 40 km of prepared trails and beautiful routes.
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Crans-Montana
Crans-Montana - famous resort area in French-speaking Switzerland, enjoying worldwide recognition as a year-round mountain resort. This is facilitated by a dry climate, an abundance of sunny days a year and clean mountain air, combined with active pastime on trails of varying difficulty. Once it was a small village with ski slopes, and now it is a venue for prestigious sports competitions and perfect place to start skiing (there are a lot of ski schools for children and adults here).
Zermatt
The glacier ski resort of Zermatt is considered the most romantic resort in Switzerland. Here, from an altitude of 3883 m, travelers can enjoy a breathtaking panorama of the Italian, French and Swiss Alps, as well as an international ski area open to skiing all year round. For lovers of winter recreation, not only ski slopes are open, but also snowboarding and freestyle trails, where the cool Gravity Park operates 300 days a year.
Saas-Fee
Saas-Fee, despite the usual summer heat in the Rhone Valley, offers excellent conditions for skiing on its glacier at any time! It is located among the highest alpine peaks, reaching 4000 m, and at the same time has a fairly mild and dry climate, perfect for winter holidays. The Saas-Fee ski resort has 20 km of slopes open all year round, thanks to which national and international ski teams of skiers, snowboarders and freestylers train in the summer.
Canton of Vaud
The Canton of Vaud is even less known as a ski resort, but here, in western Switzerland, in its French-speaking area, there are excellent slopes and places for flat skiing. Local mountains go around Lake Geneva, as if diverging in different directions, and open up a view of the most picturesque valley, once covered with forests, and now replete with picturesque towns and villages. Ski slopes here are laid in the towns of Villars, Leysin, Les Diablers, Chateau-d'E.
Villar
The Villars ski resort is famous not only for its slopes (the ski area extends at altitudes from 1250 to 2971 m), but also for its magnificent views of the Welsh and Savoy Alps. And the proximity to other ski areas of the canton (for example, to the glacial Les Diableurs, open almost all year round), allows you to find convenient slopes in any weather and in any season. The tourists here are dominated by the French and Belgians.
Canton of Grisons
The canton of Grisons is the largest region of Switzerland in the southeast of the country. At the same time, Graubünden is one of the least populated regions, since dense pine forests, mountain peaks and small isolated valleys have not contributed to settlement here since ancient times. But today, most of the country’s ski resorts are located here: Arosa, Val Mustaire, Davos, Disentis, Diavolezza-Legalb, Samnaun, Zedrun, Pontresina, Savognin, St. Moritz, Silvaplana, Scuol, Falbella, Flims, Zuoz.
Davos
Davos, first of all, is the main European health resort: here, it would seem, everything is aimed at high-quality treatment and maintaining health. And among other health procedures, skiing takes its place of honor, because it is no coincidence that it is part of the world-famous group of specialized resorts “The Best of the Alps”. Beginner skiers should head to the Mardis and Dörfi areas, the Parsenn region is suitable for intermediate skiers, and the more advanced slopes are located in the Jakobshorn area.
St. Moritz
A world-famous ski resort, quite expensive even for Switzerland, a symbol of luxury and an active lifestyle for the past century and a half - this is all St. Moritz. Unique climate annually attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists here: in total there are about 350 km of ski slopes, from the gentlest for beginners to the truly extreme for pros. Moreover, the sun shines here 325 days a year, which is a truly unique phenomenon, especially for a ski resort.
Canton of Uri
The canton of Uri is located in the center of Switzerland, in a wooded area in the northern Swiss Alps. Many of the mountains here are covered with glaciers, which extends the ski season for almost all seasons. Main ski center region - Andermatt.
Andermatt
In fact, Andermatt is four ski areas: Gems-Stock, Winterhorn, Realp and Nechen-Guch. The peculiarity of the resort's slopes is the alternation of long and relatively narrow slopes at the top with very wide lower slopes. In general, the slopes are not long (up to 4 km), with a height difference of up to 800 m, and their interesting topography adds an element of variety.
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Ski resorts in Switzerland combine all the delights of a winter holiday. The beauty of the local nature, high level culture, a special attitude towards ecology - all these are subtle touches that complement the wonderful overall picture. Looking at the luxurious hotels that have everything your heart could desire, you can’t believe that a couple of hundred years ago there were modest Swiss villages in their place. However, this feeling can be returned even now with the help of modern Swiss chalets. In many resorts, transportation is carried out by horse-drawn carriages and electric cars; concern for the environment occupies a special place in the local culture. Breathing here is easy and pleasant.
From extensive banking systems to tiny watch mechanisms, everything in this country is at the highest level. No exception winter holidays, ski tours to Switzerland– a great opportunity to see the world from its most beautiful, impeccably clean side. Sports lovers will appreciate the unique mountain topography, well-equipped slopes, modern equipment, comfortable ski lifts, and an excellent school. Calculated alpine skiing in Switzerland both for beginners and professionals. Everyone will find a route to suit their level.
Ski Switzerland
There is no point in listing all the ski resorts in this country, because there are more than 140 ski centers that receive several million tourists annually.
The top ten world resorts for lovers alpine skiing in Switzerland Zermatt enters. 147 km of its own slopes and more than a hundred in neighboring Cervinia are connected into a single system. There is a relatively inexpensive service and a very developed infrastructure. Guests are welcome all year round. Large hotels and cozy cottages will welcome you in St. Moritz. Heady mountain air, stable weather and a high level of comfort attract many tourists and representatives of high society from different countries, choosing ski tours to Switzerland. One of the largest resorts, Verbier has an extraordinary variety of slopes for skiers and a snowpark with a half-pipe for snowboarders.
Unforgettable winter adventures, romantic evenings, excellent pistes, amazingly beautiful sunsets - having rested here once, you will return to Switzerland, surprised by new impressions.
Spa care in Swiss style. Ski resorts in Switzerland in questions and answers.- Which resorts are best suited for families with children?
The best resorts for families with children in Switzerland are awarded the “Families Welcome” certificate of quality. These are not just advertising “tricks” of the resorts, this is a strict certification system for a number of parameters, and resorts with these certificates regularly undergo strict inspections.
What to look for when choosing a family resort:
- abundance blue trails;
- availability of training trails near hotels/apartments;
- availability and location of children's playgrounds;
- availability of kindergartens and ski schools near your residence;
- climate (high mountain resorts are not very suitable for holidays with babies);
- duration of the transfer;
- availability of apartments or kitchen (if this is necessary due to diet or allergies);
- the ability to walk with a stroller (look at the map of walking paths, do not choose resorts located only along the main road, in the gorge).
For families with small children, the most important criteria may be the proximity of the resort to the airport, the ability to walk with a stroller or near the educational slide (if older children in the family ride), and the presence of a kitchen in the room. For comfortable rest with children skiing, it is enough to choose a resort where there are many blue and easy red slopes. Ski schools operate in all Alpine resorts; the language barrier, as a rule, does not matter much, because... The basic principle of training in the Alps is “do as I do.” If your child absolutely needs a Russian-speaking instructor, it is better to order his services in advance or join the Russian ski schools, who regularly conduct training at Alpine resorts. Many family resorts offer significant discounts on accommodation and ski passes for families with children. In (1.5-2 hours Geneva) children under 9 years old can ski for free. The Villars ski pass includes 125 km of pistes, including the Glacier3000 glacier and the Les Diablerets ski area. Most of them are not too complex, blue and red, although if you wish you can find interesting routes for freeride. Above the resort there are quite a few slopes suitable for skiing with the whole family; strong skiers will be interested in the slopes leading to Les Diablerets or neighboring Gryon. During the season, the resort runs special programs and events for families with children: the “Villars Night Show” with fireworks and theatrical performances, ski school demonstrations, astronomy and magic lessons, competitions and competitions.
In the central part of the canton of Graubünden there is a small resort called Arosa, offering good conditions for families with children. It is considered one of the sunniest in Switzerland and is located at an altitude of 1800 meters. The resort offers a variety of events and activities each week, especially for families (free for all holidaymakers). Many hotels are equipped with their own wellness centers with swimming pools and spacious spas, there are children's playgrounds next to the slopes, the resort has a special children's club, and there are toboggan runs and walking paths around the resort. Arosa's ski area is small (about 70 km of slopes), but with an optimal balance of slopes and modern lifts.
Another child-friendly resort is located in the Jungfrau region, which is considered one of the most beautiful in the country and in the Alps. The largest resort in the region is located at an altitude of 1034 meters. Together with , Grindelwald is a member of the elite Best of the Alps club. This resort is highly valued by sledging enthusiasts: around Grindelwald there are very long and picturesque sledding runs of varying difficulty (more than 50 km). There are not many top-class hotels in this resort; it offers a good selection of chalets and apartments. The ski area around Grindelwald mainly offers blue and red slopes, which are comfortable and very picturesque. Besides all the possibilities active rest Grindelwald offers a new service for thrill-seekers. Those who wish can fly 800 m down at a speed of 80 km/h on a special attraction - First Flyer. This unique, absolutely safe analogue of the bungee will appeal to those who love speed.
Small resorts in Portes du Soleil are also great for families with children, but don’t look for luxury accommodation and five-star hotels there.
- I want to spend my skiing holiday, but my wife doesn’t ski and wants to go to a spa resort. Where is the best place to go?
- One of best resorts for those who want to both ride and swim - Leukerbad, located in the canton of Valais. The resort in the full sense of the word corresponds to the saying “just what the doctor ordered.” Alpine skiing and other winter activities in Leukerbad are rather an addition to the local thermal springs, known since Roman times. Skiing in Leukerbad is going well, although experts, accustomed to hundreds of kilometers of pistes, may wince with disgust - there are only 50 km of pistes. However, the resort's ski area is very beautiful and perfect for intermediate skiers. Recently, the “Welsh Bath Village” was added to the thermal waters of the Lindner Alpentherme complex. Small traditional huts built from old wood house baths and saunas with different temperatures, a hammam, a waterfall and an ice-cold plunge pool. The Burgerbad thermal complex will appeal to families with children: water slides, swimming pools and various attractions are open to them. A visit to the resort's thermal complexes is included in the Snow and Spa ski pass, and after skiing, most guests head to the pools and saunas. Many hotels in Leukerbad have their own thermal springs, and in addition to the standard set for any wellness center, guests are offered a variety of exotic treatments. The 6-day Leukerbad ski pass includes 1 day of skiing in the neighboring resort of Crans-Montana, without spending too much on the road to other resorts in Valais.
In addition, there are thermal springs and extensive spa centers in Bad Ragaz, St. Moritz and some other resorts. Many five-star hotels offer excellent wellness centers where you can undergo a full-fledged wellness course or simply order a massage after skiing. A complete list of wellness hotels and resorts can be found Here. - Which resorts are best suited for freeride? Switzerland has many opportunities for off-piste skiing: the mountains themselves and the abundance of snow are conducive to this. A cult place for freeriders all over the world is Verbier(canton of Valais), where major international freeride competitions are held annually. The best time to travel to Verbier is February-March. Offering many patrolled off-piste routes, the slopes of this resort will be of interest to both skiers and snowboarders. Heli-skiing programs and skiing on the border of Switzerland and Italy are offered, above this resort in the season you can find many excellent opportunities for off-piste. It is also one of the most beautiful regions of Switzerland. The region offers a very varied terrain and an abundance of snow even at the beginning and end of the season. Above the villages there are special freeride zones for beginners (patrolled by lifeguards), as well as very interesting, more difficult routes. and its ski areas Corvatsch and Diavolezza have been attracting freeriders for many years in a row: there is always snow in these places, and in terms of the complexity of the terrain and the beauty of the mountains, the Engadine Mountains can compete with other beautiful places in the Alps. Absolutely wild slopes, from which an unforgettable view of the legendary peaks of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau open above. It is in these places that the extreme Inferno race has been taking place since 1928. - Where is the best place for beginners to go? Every Swiss resort has slopes for beginners, but some are better suited for getting on your skis. Many blue runs are located in the resorts of Villars, Les Liablerets, in the Portes du Soleil region, Crans-Montana, Grindelwald and Wengen, Arosa. The ski area for beginners in Saas-Fee is well organized and is located next to the resort. There are many beautiful blue runs in Gstaad and St. Moritz. If you plan to travel with a company with different levels of skiing, it is better to pay attention to the largest regions of Switzerland, then both beginners and experts will be satisfied. Not the best choice for beginners - Verbier; in Zermatt, ski areas for beginners are not very close to the resort. In Saas-Fee, the upper slopes are more suitable for those who are already confident skiers, although the lower "paddling pool" is excellent for children and those who are just starting to ski. Beginners can comfortably start skiing in Leukerbad; there is a special Erli ski area right next to the resort. But in the ski area itself there are few spacious blue trails for training; most of the slopes have a solid slope. If you want to ski not for the entire duration of your trip, but for several days, combining skiing with excursions, choose resorts located closer to major cities(for example, Villars, Le Diableret, Gstaad, Crans-Montana and Grindelwald - the road from them to Geneva, Lausanne or Bern will take no more than 1.5-2 hours). However, the compact size of Switzerland allows you to quickly find yourself anywhere. Before traveling to the resort with beginners, it is recommended that you carefully study the piste map and pay attention to the length and location of the blue pistes. In Switzerland, the difficulty of most blue trails is as advertised.
St. Moritz has repeatedly hosted world-class freeride competitions, in particular stages of the Freeride World Tour.
Switzerland - this word alone is associated with reliability, respectability and slight chic. Nature has generously rewarded the Swiss and provided them with magnificent places to live - the most high mountains, clean lakes, green meadows. And we must pay tribute to the Swiss, who protect and enhance what is given by nature.
This amazing country, where people of different nationalities live calmly and friendly and officially speak four languages, is truly worth a visit. The Swiss have the best everything: cheese, chocolate, and mountains. Having visited Switzerland, you can see for yourself that this is true. Ski resorts here are mainly located in ancient mountain villages that offer a traditional atmosphere.
Most Swiss ski resorts are located in the regions of Valais, Grisons, Central Switzerland, Bernese Oberland and Eastern Switzerland. The most famous and popular ski resorts in Switzerland: Zermatt, Verbier, Saas-Fee, Gstaad, Interlaaken, St. Moritz, Laax and Davos-Klosters.
Truly the highlight of Switzerland is Zermatt. It is the most southwestern of the great Swiss ski resorts, located on a high plateau at the foot of the highest famous mountain Switzerland Matterhorn.
Like France, many of the resorts are connected by a system of lifts and ski buses, which significantly increases the ski area available with a single ski pass. The most famous united areas are the Four Valleys, Porte du Soleil (international Franco-Swiss region), Jungfrau, Davos-Klosters, Flims-Laas, Aletsch Arena, etc.
The famous 4 Valleys is a ski area in the Valais region, which includes the ski resorts of Verbier, Nendaz, Vaysona, La Toumaze and Thion, with a total of 410 km of marked slopes. The most famous and fashionable of them is Verbier, the main resort of the French-speaking part of Switzerland.
Porte du Soleil includes 650 km ski slopes and 12 separate resorts in the Franco-Swiss region; the most popular Swiss resorts are Champery and Torgon
The Jungfrau region is the ski area for the resorts of Wengen, Grindelwald and Mürren, combined in one ski pass, which also includes all local transport costs.
Some resorts in the glacier zone offer skiing throughout the year. Many resorts in Switzerland are a paradise for freeriders, and Verbier is the recognized capital of freeriding. Only in Switzerland, in addition to the main categories of pistes - green, blue, red and black, you will be offered yellow pistes - completely unequipped, sometimes not even marked, usually consisting of bumps and narrow shelves.
Switzerland offers a huge variety of accommodation options, from luxury hotels with full spa facilities to traditional Alpine chalets.
No matter what your budget, great cuisine is always on the menu. Don't forget to try the delicious fondue and raclette, these Business Cards Switzerland will remind you of your trip for a long time.
After an active day of skiing or snowboarding, if you have the energy, you can enjoy the music and entertainment offered in the many bars, nightclubs and restaurants.
All Swiss ski resorts are within easy reach - three hours by car or two hours by train international airports Geneva and Zurich.
On the map of Switzerland, ski resorts are represented in all regions. The mountainous landscape of the country contributes to their active development. Athletes from all over the world come here, because the Swiss Alps have deservedly received the status of a mountain skiing country. Ski resorts in Switzerland are, first of all, impeccable service, comfort for vacationers, and, of course, prices for services are appropriate. Beginners and experienced athletes note that Swiss resorts demonstrate the standard of piste preparation.
The best ski resorts in the Swiss Alps
No matter what part of Switzerland you go to, you will find modern ski lifts with excellent throughput, which is why there are rarely queues here even during peak season. Skiing is comfortable from November to April, but there are resorts that welcome guests even in summer, for example, Zermatt, Staas-Fee.
Zermatt
This mountain resort near Mount Matterhorn has become a symbol of Switzerland and is included in the list of Best of the Alps. Want to explore one of the most recognizable peaks in the world? Choose the ski resort Zermatt.
Good to know! The resort area is a pedestrian zone, entry by cars is prohibited. Tourists travel in electric cars or horse-drawn carriages.
Vacationers are welcomed by a hotel that has been operating for over 130 years. One of the reasons for the popularity of Zermatt is its picturesque landscapes and beautiful mountain landscapes. The peculiarity of the resort is that it is protected from the winds, and the snow lasts all year round.
The Zermatt-Matterhorn region of Switzerland unites three villages:
- Zermatt;
- Randa;
Interesting fact! The Italian resort of Cervinia is nearby. In Zermatt there is a ski pass that gives you the right to ski there.
The mountain resort was built at an altitude of 1620 m, the highest point is at an altitude of 3900 m. The length of the slopes is 360 km. If you are planning a trip to Zermatt, be prepared that the slopes here are high and quite steep, so you will need courage and some preparation.
Selection of slopes:
- for professionals - black routes (50) - in Triftya, Schwarzsee and below Stockhorn;
- for athletes with an average level of training - red routes (150) - Gornergrat, Hokhtali, Sunegga, Klein Matterhorn;
- for less experienced skiers - blue routes (110) - Sunegga, Riffelberg, Trockener Steg.
There are 35 ski lifts in the resort. The infrastructure is well developed. On the territory of Zermatt there are more than a hundred restaurants, bars, discos, a sports complex, and you can also take a helicopter flight or ride a sleigh. There are many shops, but the prices here are very high. Exhibitions and festivals are regularly held.
Prices for ski passes in Zermatt (season 2018/2019):
- adult one-day ski pass – from 75 CHF;
- for children under 9 years old the ski pass is free;
- children's one-day ski pass (from 9 to 16 years old) – 50% discount;
- teenage one-day ski pass (from 16 to 20 years old) – 15% discount.
It is important to know! Every Saturday, children under 16 years old have a free ski pass.
Official websites of the mountain resort:
- zermatt.ch;
- ski-zermatt.
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St. Moritz
The list of ski resorts in Switzerland undoubtedly includes St. Moritz, which began welcoming guests in 1864; today it has become a special holiday destination. A distinctive feature is a large selection of five-star hotels, so connoisseurs of comfort come here, as well as demanding tourists who like to attend social events, shopping and luxury restaurants.
Interesting fact! St. Moritz hosted twice Olympic Games, and important sporting events are held regularly.
Hotel Piz St. Moritz Are you attracted to social life and like to be in the thick of things? Book a room at the St. Moritz Hotel, but, of course, the price will be appropriate. They say this about St. Moritz - the air here is like dry champagne.
St. Moritz welcomes guests at an altitude of 1850 m, next to the beautiful mountain lake Lei da Sant Murezzan, the Rozac peak is 3 km away. Highest point– 3303 m. This is the most sunny resort alpine skiing in Switzerland. Bright sun floods the slopes throughout the year.
Ski routes:
- 18 blue slopes – total length 70 km;
- 61 red routes – total length 245 km;
- 9 black routes – total length 35 km.
Good to know! St. Moritz - no the best place for learning to ski, since the slopes are quite difficult and require certain technical training.
St. Moritz regularly hosts exotic, unusual events, such as horse racing on ice, ice golf, polo, car parades, and cricket.
Ski resort prices in Switzerland:
- one-day ski pass for an adult – 73 CHF;
- one-day ski pass for a child – 24 CHF.
Official site: stmoritz.ch.
Information about prices, infrastructure and accommodation reservations.
Grindelwald
It is included in the list of the most picturesque ski resorts in Switzerland, as well as throughout Europe. Located near the village of Interlaken, the “roof of Europe”, and also where the highest Railway in the world.
Interesting fact! Grindelwald is included in the Best of the Alps list and, of course, is considered the most fashionable in Europe.
There are not many decent, luxury hotels in the resort, so it is better to book a chalet or apartment. As for the difficulty of the slopes, this is a great choice for beginners, but if you want a more thrilling experience, you can quickly get to the Wengen ski resort.
Grindelwald welcomes guests all year round, the highest point is 2950 m. Grindelwald is part of the Jungfrau region and has been welcoming guests since 1947. There are 213 km of ski routes of all difficulty levels:
- black slopes – 28;
- red routes – 120;
- blue slopes – 65.
A snowpark has been built, where snowboarders come with pleasure. In the evening, tourists relax in restaurants and bars.
The most difficult slope is Lauberhon-Renstrecke, the longest is from Lauberhorn to Grindelwald. The most popular route is to climb to the top of Kleine Scheidegg, descend to Wengen, climb to Menliesen and then descend again to Grindelwald.
In addition to skiing, in Grindelwald they go mountain climbing, conquer mountain peaks, go paragliding, ice skating, sledding, and play curling. The resort is equipped with a modern sports complex.
One day subscription price:
- for adults – 56 CHF;
- for children – 27 CHF.
Official site: grindelwald.net.
Ski pass prices: on the website www.jungfrau.ch.
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Crans-Montana
The French-speaking mountain resort of Switzerland, which is famous for its year-round recreation and skiing area. Almost 365 days here it is sunny, clean air, healthy climate. The resort area is located at an altitude of 1.5 km. From two small villages, the resort has grown into an international sports arena, where ski competitions are regularly held.
Crans-Montana - combination modern city, measured rural idyll, leisurely holiday, active, winter sports, the resort infrastructure meets the needs of the most discerning tourist. In addition to skiing, tourists can enjoy a fitness center with squash rooms and swimming pools, tennis courts, horseback riding, flights hot-air balloon, walking routes have been laid out. Show programs and auctions are regularly held, and there are about 80 restaurants.
If you don't know where to learn alpine skiing in Switzerland, Crans-Montana is the best solution. There are slopes of all difficulty levels here; there are not many professional ones, but you can find steep, lumpy slopes. A popular track - Piste Nationale - for athletes of intermediate level. The resort has a specific ski area located high in the mountains.
Interesting fact! Most of the slopes are located in the southern part of the mountain slopes.
Most of the ski resort routes are adapted for intermediate level athletes, with trails for beginners. The length of the slopes is 140 km. There are 24 lifts.
Skiing price:
- an adult one-day ski pass will cost 52 CHF;
- children's one-day ski pass – 27 CHF.
Official Internet resource: crans-montana.ch.
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Leukerbad
Leukerbad is a Swiss ski resort with thermal springs. This is one of the most popular thalassotherapy centers in Europe. Tourists are attracted by the picturesque landscapes and the opportunity to improve their health. Families with children come here. The complex with thermal springs consists of swimming pools, a spa center, saunas, you can visit hydromassage, Roman-Irish baths.
Leukerbad is the best choice for beginners who are learning skiing techniques. There are many snowboard schools on the resort territory, inviting those who want to learn how to ride alpine skiing. There is a sports children's school - students hone their skills in a separate ski area. There are three green slopes for beginners. The length of the tracks is 60 km. There are 17 lifts in operation.
Good to know! Most of the trails are located in the northern part of the resort.
Built kindergarten, children are accepted from the age of seven. Competitions of various levels are regularly held in Leukerbad, entertainment programs. Excellent conditions for a good rest have been created here. In addition to skiing, tourists play tennis, golf, do aerobics, and can go paragliding. This is the best place for a holiday with children among the ski resorts of Switzerland.
Day pass price:
- for adults from 30 CHF;
- for children from 18 CHF.
Official site: leukerbad.ch.
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Engelberg
Translated from German, the name of the resort means “Mountain of Angels”, it is oldest place in Switzerland, where you can go skiing. Engelberg is located in the central part of the country, the distance to Lucerne is only 35 km. The resort will satisfy the needs of all vacationers - beginners, experienced skiers and snowboarders.
The highest point of the resort is 3333 m. To fully appreciate the surrounding beauty, be sure to visit Mount Titlis, which offers picturesque views. In terms of skiing, Engelberg offers 82 km of slopes, located at altitudes ranging from 1 km to 3028 m.
Interesting fact! Here is the longest ski route in the Swiss region - the Jochstok-Samnieplatz piste, 12 km long, with a height difference of approximately 1.5 km.
Vacationers can enjoy more than fifty restaurants, bars, discos, a cinema, camping, and an exciting park.
There are two skiing areas for tourists:
- Bruni – located in the northern part, suitable for family holidays;
- Gerschnalp and Trübsee are steps-plateaus.
- children's ski pass - 26 CHF;
- teenage ski pass (16-19 years old) - 45 CHF.
Official website of the resort region: www.titlis.ch.
More detailed information about leisure and accommodation in Engelberg is collected in.
The epithet “most” can safely be applied to the ski resorts in the Swiss Alps. The most popular Mountain peak, the highest railway, the largest ice grotto, the most luxury hotels and the highest prices. However, if you choose your accommodation wisely, your vacation will be budget-friendly and bright. The ski resorts of Switzerland are famous all over the world and if you don’t know how to ski yet, it’s time to conquer new heights.
All prices on the page are for the 2018/2019 season.
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