Skiing in Glarus

    Switzerland
    6 resorts

    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.

    Glarus at a Glance

    Aggregate stats across 6 resorts

    Total Resorts

    6

    Total Piste km

    51 km

    Total Lifts

    36

    Elevation Range

    497–2,100 m

    Avg Day Pass

    €68

    Total Runs

    97

    Easy 48Intermediate 35Advanced 10

    Where to start in Glarus

    Top picks across 2 categories

    Best for beginners

    1. 1.BraunwaldGood
    2. 2.ElmGood

    Best value

    1. 1.BraunwaldExcellent
    2. 2.ElmGood
    3. 3.GlarusGood

    Top Resorts in Glarus

    Sorted by Piste km

    ResortPiste kmVert. Drop (m)Lifts
    Elm281,0848
    Braunwald1666723
    Schilt55012
    Glarus21591
    Hätzingen1711
    Mugi0401

    Season Calendar - Glarus

    When each resort is open for skiing

    Oct
    Nov
    Dec
    Jan
    Feb
    Mar
    Apr
    May
    Braunwald
    Elm
    Glarus
    Hätzingen
    Mugi
    Schilt

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