Skiing and Snowboarding in Switzerland 2024-2025

Exploring all of Switzerland's premier ski destinations could take several seasons. The country boasts top-tier slopes for winter sports enthusiasts of all kinds—whether you're a professional or a beginner, a classic skier, a freestyler, or a snowboarder. Home to some of Europe's largest winter resorts, Switzerland offers seamless access to its mountains through newly added panoramic cable cars, high-speed chair lifts, and scenic train routes.

Ski Season

Switzerland's ski season runs from December to March, but the ideal time to visit varies by region and weather conditions. Spring is also a great option in select areas like St. Moritz, where you can enjoy excellent skiing, stunning views, and plenty of sunny days.

St. Moritz

St. Moritz, the birthplace of winter tourism over 150 years ago, offers a vast skiing experience across 87 World Cup-standard slopes, making it one of the largest winter sports areas in the Alps. The Chantarella funicular and Marguns gondola start daily at 07:45, giving early birds access to pristine, freshly prepared slopes. With diverse blue, red, and black runs and the western face of Piz Nair catering to free riders, skiers of all levels find excitement here. Corvatsch, the highest peak at 3,303 meters, extends the season with long runs and a sunny, mild climate. St. Moritz's four major ski areas—Corviglia/Piz Nair, Corvatsch/Furtschellas, Diavolezza, and Lagalb—alongside five smaller areas, offer something for everyone, from beginners to seasoned skiers.

Ski Tickets & Rentals

Ski tickets in St. Moritz range from CHF 40 to CHF 89 (approximately €38 to €85), depending on the day and ski area. Ski rentals are available starting at CHF 45.00 (around €43).

Silvretta Arena

The Silvretta Arena at Samnaun is a top Swiss ski destination, offering a unique binational experience between Switzerland and Austria. With snow-sure slopes mostly above 2,000 meters, the resort boasts 239 km of runs, 15 km of routes, and 46 lifts, making it ideal for a 3–5 day stay. Accessible from Austria, Samnaun is a charming duty-free village perfect for shopping and exploring. Spanning elevations from 1,360 to 2,872 meters, the resort ensures great snow from November to early May. With slopes for all levels, modern chairlifts, and a double-decker cable car, Silvretta Arena has it all—from wide beginner runs to steep challenges, plus après-ski fun in Ischgl.

Ski Tickets

In the main season, a day ticket for the Silvretta Arena costs €76 for adults and €47.50 for children.

Aletsch Arena

The Aletsch Arena, located in Valais, offers breathtaking views of the Aletsch Glacier and the Matterhorn. Featuring three main stations—Fiescheralp, Bettmeralp, and Riederalp—this sunny, snow-sure resort boasts 104 km of slopes, 15 km of ski routes, and 35 lifts, making it perfect for a stay of at least three days. Bettmeralp is known for its charm, especially at sunset, and the area is accessible by train, which stops directly at the cabin station in Betten. The resort is situated between 1,845 and 2,869 meters and provides stunning viewpoints like Moosfluh, Bettmerhorn, and Eggishorn, all within the Jungfrau-Aletsch UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Ski Tickets

In the main season, a day ticket for the Aletsch Arena costs SFr66 (approximately €71) for adults.

Portes du Soleil

The Portes du Soleil is a vast ski area that requires over 10 days to explore fully. The main Swiss station is Les Crosets, where you can access numerous lifts and slopes. Don’t miss the Grand Tour, which connects Morgins, Champoussin, Les Crosets, Avoriaz, and Châtel, and try the Swiss Wall, one of the steepest slopes in the world with an incline over 90%. As one of the largest ski resorts for over 50 years, Portes du Soleil features 12 stations across France and Switzerland, just an hour from Geneva. With 580 km of slopes and 165 lifts, it’s best to stay for about 5 to 7 days, with elevations ranging from 985 to 2,254 meters.

Ski Tickets

In the main season, day ticket prices for Portes du Soleil are as follows: €70 for adults, €63 for youth, and €53 for children.

Flumserberg

Flumserberg is a great choice for one-day ski trips, easily reachable by car or train from various Swiss regions. Despite its smaller size, it features diverse slopes, including runs through pine forests and the charming “Häxäwäldli” witch forest. The main peak, Maschgenkamm, offers access to most areas of the resort. Ideal for a 2-day stay, Flumserberg is the largest ski resort between Zurich and Chur, catering to all skill levels with well-groomed slopes. It also offers freeriding opportunities, snowparks for freestyle enthusiasts, and night skiing. Additionally, visitors can enjoy winter hiking trails and stunning views of Lake Walensee and the surrounding mountains.

Ski Tickets

In the main season, day ticket prices for Flumserberg are SFr. 72 (approximately €77) for adults, SFr. 47 (approximately €50) for youth, and SFr. 36 (approximately €39) for children.