Skiing in Zurich

    Switzerland
    7 resorts

    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.

    Zurich at a Glance

    Aggregate stats across 7 resorts

    Total Resorts

    7

    Total Piste km

    9 km

    Total Lifts

    11

    Elevation Range

    462–1,049 m

    Avg Day Pass

    €64

    Total Runs

    25

    Easy 15Intermediate 6Advanced 1

    Where to start in Zurich

    Top picks across 2 categories

    Best for beginners

    1. 1.FischenthalGood
    2. 2.StegGood

    Best value

    1. 1.SternenbergExcellent
    2. 2.BäretswilExcellent
    3. 3.FischenthalGood

    Top Resorts in Zurich

    Sorted by Piste km

    ResortPiste kmVert. Drop (m)Lifts
    Fischenthal32251
    Steg33092
    Bäretswil11303
    Sternenberg1441
    Ghöch0652
    Regensberg0441
    Röhrenmoos-351

    Season Calendar - Zurich

    When each resort is open for skiing

    Oct
    Nov
    Dec
    Jan
    Feb
    Mar
    Apr
    May
    Bäretswil
    Fischenthal
    Regensberg
    Röhrenmoos
    Steg
    Sternenberg
    Ghöch

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