Skiing in Switzerland
Switzerland offers iconic skiing amid dramatic Alpine scenery. Zermatt's Matterhorn views, Verbier's challenging terrain, and St. Moritz's glamour make it a premium destination. Swiss efficiency means excellent lift systems and immaculate grooming.
Switzerland Ski Regions Map
Explore ski areas across Switzerland
Ski Regions in Switzerland
Explore ski areas in Switzerland
Bernese Oberland
Bern is a ski destination in Switzerland, part of The Alps region, with 55 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 679m to 2,949m, giving a vertical range of 2,270m. Across the area there are 686km of prepared pistes. There are 933 runs in total - 478 easy, 344 intermediate, 101 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 399 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 45 gondolas and 53 chairlifts. Notable resorts in the area include Grindelwald - Wengen (Kleine Scheidegg - Männlichen), Adelboden - Lenk, Schönried - Saanenmöser - Zweisimmen - St. Stephan and Meiringen - Hasliberg. The ski season typically runs from November to April. A daily adult lift pass costs around €76 on average.
Graubünden
Grisons is a ski destination in Switzerland, part of The Alps region, with 55 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 597m to 3,296m, giving a vertical range of 2,699m. Across the area there are 1,097km of prepared pistes. There are 1,565 runs in total - 814 easy, 566 intermediate, 137 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 398 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 54 gondolas and 97 chairlifts. Notable resorts in the area include Arosa Lenzerheide, Laax, Obersaxen and Parsenn. The ski season typically runs from November to April. A daily adult lift pass costs around €69 on average.
Wallis
Wallis is a ski destination in Switzerland, part of The Alps region, with 43 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 905m to 3,872m, giving a vertical range of 2,967m. Across the area there are 1,233km of prepared pistes. There are 2,267 runs in total - 1034 easy, 941 intermediate, 218 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 498 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 91 gondolas and 114 chairlifts. Notable resorts in the area include Zermatt - Breuil-Cervinia, Breuil-Cervinia Ski Paradise, 4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon, Champéry – Les Crosets – Champoussin – Morgins and Aletsch Arena. The ski season typically runs from November to April. A daily adult lift pass costs around €73 on average.
St. Gallen
St. Gallen is a ski destination in Switzerland, part of The Alps region, with 25 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 513m to 2,259m, giving a vertical range of 1,746m. Across the area there are 221km of prepared pistes. There are 390 runs in total - 167 easy, 176 intermediate, 30 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 102 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 9 gondolas and 20 chairlifts. Notable resorts in the area include Flumserberg, Pizol, Chäserrugg-Alt St. Johann and Wildhaus. The ski season typically runs from November to April. A daily adult lift pass costs around €66 on average.
Vaud
Vaud is a ski destination in Switzerland, part of The Alps region, with 23 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 778m to 2,192m, giving a vertical range of 1,414m. Across the area there are 169km of prepared pistes. There are 287 runs in total - 173 easy, 83 intermediate, 27 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 110 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 4 gondolas and 16 chairlifts. Notable resorts in the area include Villars/Gryon/Les Diablerets, Les Mosses, Leysin and La Robella. The ski season typically runs from November to April. A daily adult lift pass costs around €78 on average.
Schwyz
Schwyz is a ski destination in Switzerland, part of The Alps region, with 19 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 732m to 1,928m, giving a vertical range of 1,196m. Across the area there are 134km of prepared pistes. There are 223 runs in total - 139 easy, 74 intermediate, 9 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 96 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 11 gondolas and 9 chairlifts. Notable resorts in the area include Hoch-Ybrig, Stoos, Skilifte Ibergeregg and Brunni-Holzegg-Rotenflue. The ski season typically runs from November to April. A daily adult lift pass costs around €75 on average.
Ticino
Ticino is a ski destination in Switzerland, part of The Alps region, with 13 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 201m to 2,326m, giving a vertical range of 2,125m. Across the area there are 74km of prepared pistes. There are 123 runs in total - 44 easy, 48 intermediate, 27 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 57 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 4 gondolas and 8 chairlifts. Notable resorts in the area include Airolo Pesciüm, Bosco Gurin – Grossalp, Nara and Cari. The ski season typically runs from November to April. A daily adult lift pass costs around €78 on average.
Fribourg
Fribourg is a ski destination in Switzerland, part of The Alps region, with 10 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 864m to 1,975m, giving a vertical range of 1,111m. Across the area there are 70km of prepared pistes. There are 116 runs in total - 76 easy, 32 intermediate, 7 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 43 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 2 gondolas and 5 chairlifts. Notable resorts in the area include Jaun-Gastlosen Bergbahnen, Charmey, Schwarzsee and Les Paccots. The ski season typically runs from November to April. A daily adult lift pass costs around €73 on average.
Uri
Uri is a ski destination in Switzerland, part of The Alps region, with 8 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 948m to 2,959m, giving a vertical range of 2,011m. Across the area there are 90km of prepared pistes. There are 183 runs in total - 97 easy, 64 intermediate, 15 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 55 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 24 gondolas and 10 chairlifts. Notable resorts in the area include Skiarena, Biel - Kinzig, Ratzi and Gitschenen – Isenthal. The ski season typically runs from November to April. A daily adult lift pass costs around €71 on average.
Appenzell Innerrhoden
Appenzell Innerrhoden is a ski destination in Switzerland, part of The Alps region, with 7 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 812m to 1,794m, giving a vertical range of 982m. Across the area there are 23km of prepared pistes. There are 38 runs in total - 13 easy, 22 intermediate, 2 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 13 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 3 gondolas. Notable resorts in the area include Ebenalp-Horn, Appenzell, Gonten and Brülisau. The ski season typically runs from November to April. A daily adult lift pass costs around €58 on average.
Lucerne
Lucerne is a ski destination in Switzerland, part of The Alps region, with 7 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 513m to 2,250m, giving a vertical range of 1,737m. Across the area there are 27km of prepared pistes. There are 31 runs in total - 15 easy, 10 intermediate, 2 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 23 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 4 gondolas and 2 chairlifts. Notable resorts in the area include Sörenberg, Marbachegg, Hübeli and Eigenthal. The ski season typically runs from November to April. A daily adult lift pass costs around €65 on average.
Zurich
Zurich is a ski destination in Switzerland, part of The Alps region, with 7 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 462m to 1,049m, giving a vertical range of 587m. Across the area there are 10km of prepared pistes. There are 25 runs in total - 18 easy, 6 intermediate, 1 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 16 ski lifts serve the slopes. Notable resorts in the area include Steg, Fischenthal, Ghöch and Bäretswil. The ski season typically runs from November to April. A daily adult lift pass costs around €74 on average.
Appenzell Ausserrhoden
Appenzell Ausserrhoden is a ski destination in Switzerland, part of The Alps region, with 6 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 806m to 1,083m, giving a vertical range of 277m. Across the area there are 11km of prepared pistes. There are 26 runs in total - 14 easy, 8 intermediate, 2 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 9 ski lifts serve the slopes. Notable resorts in the area include Heiden, Grub-Kaien, Urnäsch and Speicher. The ski season typically runs from November to April. A daily adult lift pass costs around €98 on average.
Glarus
Glarus is a ski destination in Switzerland, part of The Alps region, with 6 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 497m to 2,100m, giving a vertical range of 1,603m. Across the area there are 51km of prepared pistes. There are 97 runs in total - 50 easy, 37 intermediate, 7 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 36 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 3 gondolas and 4 chairlifts. Notable resorts in the area include Elm, Braunwald, Schilt and Glarus. The ski season typically runs from November to April. A daily adult lift pass costs around €68 on average.
Neuchâtel
Neuchâtel is a ski destination in Switzerland, part of The Alps region, with 6 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 870m to 1,448m, giving a vertical range of 578m. Across the area there are 32km of prepared pistes. There are 50 runs in total - 22 easy, 20 intermediate, 8 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 19 ski lifts serve the slopes. Notable resorts in the area include Bugnenets-Savagnières, Crêt-du-Puy, La Corbatière and Sommartel / Le Locle. The ski season typically runs from November to April. A daily adult lift pass costs around €67 on average.
Nidwalden
Nidwalden is a ski destination in Switzerland, part of The Alps region, with 4 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 997m to 3,040m, giving a vertical range of 2,043m. Across the area there are 63km of prepared pistes. There are 171 runs in total - 98 easy, 59 intermediate, 7 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 64 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 25 gondolas and 12 chairlifts. Notable resorts in the area include Skipisten Titlis Bergbahnen, Klewenalp - Stockhütte, Bannalp and Wirzweli. The ski season typically runs from November to April. A daily adult lift pass costs around €49 on average.
Obwalden
Obwalden is a ski destination in Switzerland, part of The Alps region, with 4 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 1,013m to 2,232m, giving a vertical range of 1,219m. Across the area there are 46km of prepared pistes. There are 90 runs in total - 59 easy, 16 intermediate, 13 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 28 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 4 gondolas and 6 chairlifts. Notable resorts in the area include Melchsee-Frutt, Engelberg - Ristis-Brunni, Mörlialp and Langis / Glaubenberg. The ski season typically runs from November to April. A daily adult lift pass costs around €78 on average.
Solothurn
Solothurn is a ski destination in Switzerland, part of The Alps region, with 4 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 766m to 1,363m, giving a vertical range of 597m. Across the area there are 11km of prepared pistes. There are 19 runs in total - 11 easy, 4 intermediate, 1 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 7 ski lifts serve the slopes. Notable resorts in the area include Hohe Winde, Oberbalmberg, Schwengimatt and Grenchenberg. The ski season typically runs from November to April. A daily adult lift pass costs around €37 on average.
Basel-Landschaft
Basel-Landschaft is a ski destination in Switzerland, part of The Alps region, with 2 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 745m to 908m, giving a vertical range of 163m. Across the area there are 2km of prepared pistes. There are 4 runs in total - 4 easy - catering to all ability levels. 3 ski lifts serve the slopes. Notable resorts in the area include Langenbruck and Schafmatt. The ski season typically runs from November to April. A daily adult lift pass costs around €48 on average.
Bourgogne – Franche-Comté
Bourgogne – Franche-Comté is a ski destination in Switzerland, part of The Alps region, with 2 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 1,060m to 1,663m, giving a vertical range of 603m. Across the area there are 32km of prepared pistes. There are 95 runs in total - 80 easy, 11 intermediate, 3 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 25 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 1 gondola and 4 chairlifts. Notable resorts in the area include Les Rousses and Le Larmont. The ski season typically runs from November to April. A daily adult lift pass costs around €62 on average.
Thurgau
Thurgau is a ski destination in Switzerland, part of The Alps region, with 2 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 624m to 759m, giving a vertical range of 135m. Across the area there are 2km of prepared pistes. There are 3 runs in total - 2 easy, 1 intermediate - catering to all ability levels. 2 ski lifts serve the slopes. Notable resorts in the area include Oberwangen and Nollen. The ski season typically runs from November to April. A daily adult lift pass costs around €78 on average.
Jura
Jura is a ski destination in Switzerland, part of The Alps region, home to a single ski resort. The skiing spans elevations from 1,049m to 1,171m, giving a vertical range of 122m. Across the area there are 2km of prepared pistes. There are 5 runs in total - 2 easy, 3 intermediate - catering to all ability levels. 2 ski lifts serve the slopes. The main resort is Les Genevez. The ski season typically runs from November to April. A daily adult lift pass costs around €100 on average.
Valais
Home to Zermatt, Verbier, and Crans-Montana. The Valais region offers iconic Matterhorn views and some of Switzerland's most challenging terrain.
Zug
Zug is a ski destination in Switzerland, part of The Alps region, home to a single ski resort. The skiing spans elevations from 1,081m to 1,118m, giving a vertical range of 37m. Across the area there are 1km of prepared pistes. There are 2 runs in total - 2 easy - catering to all ability levels. 2 ski lifts serve the slopes. The main resort is Raten. The ski season typically runs from November to April. A daily adult lift pass costs around €78 on average.
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