Switzerland is a country populated by winter sports enthusiasts. It is no coincidence that a large part of the population can ski or snowboard, it is never too far to the nearest ski area. To plan your ski weekend, we’ve put together an overview of the most popular ski areas in Switzerland, including costs per kilometer of slope, relative sunshine duration and anything else that surprises you.
Fixed prices were used to determine the prices for a day ticket for adults, or December 10, 2022 was used as the reference date for dynamic pricing. For many winter sports destinations, there are combination tickets that are valid in various ski areas in the region.
We only allow combination tickets where the sub-areas are connected by the mountain railway or where all sub-areas are included in the day ticket. When it comes to information about kilometers of slopes, we rely on the information provided by the providers.
Since miles of slopes aren’t everything, here’s some other data that might interest you:
For example the relative sunshine duration. This is better suited for comparing the ski areas, as the duration of the sun depends on the mountains surrounding the area. Surrounded by high mountains, a ski area gets less sun than on a plateau.
The relative sunshine duration takes this factor into account. On a sunny, clear day, a ski area has 100 percent relative sunshine duration. For the list below, Meteo Switzerland has the Average over the years 1991 to 2020 calculated.
The Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research (SLF) in Davos has the Average for the months November to April over the past 20 years calculated. The limit is 30cm of natural snow (you can easily drive over it), measured at the base station of the respective ski area – if data was available.
The table below shows the average number of days between November and April on which at least 30 cm of natural snow was measured at the base station.
Slopes: 600 km
Investments: 208
Price day ticket adults: 54 CHF
Kilometers of slopes per franc: 11.11
Les Portes du Soleil is Switzerland’s largest ski area – part of it is located in France. With more than 11 kilometers of slopes per franc, it is the prize winner among the ski areas. Due to the special microclimate, there is a lot of sun here and winter sports enthusiasts can enjoy themselves in 30 parks.
Slopes: 410 km
Investments: 18
Price day ticket adults: 66.60 CHF (dynamic)
Kilometers of slopes per franc: 6.16
Les 4 Vallées is the largest ski area located only on Swiss soil. The highest zipline in Europe is located here and adrenaline junkies have seven marked and secured but unprepared runs at their disposal.
Slopes: 360 km
Investments: 54 plants
Price day ticket adults: 83.- CHF (dynamic)
Kilometers of slopes per franc: 4.34
If you buy a day pass to the Matterhorn Ski Paradise, you can also carve on Italian soil. Because some slopes are extremely high, you can also get your ski boots from the cellar in the summer.
Slopes: 140 km
Investments: 24
Price day ticket adults: 57.- CHF (dynamic)
Kilometers of slopes per franc: 3.89
Crans-Montana is the location for numerous international ski and snowboard competitions – the World Ski Championships in 2027 will also take place here for the second time.
Slopes: 150 km
Investments: 22
Price day ticket adults: 79.- CHF (dynamic)
Kilometers of slopes per franc: 1.89
You can marvel at 18 four-thousanders from the Saas-Fee ski area as you rattle down the slopes. The winter season opens here on October 29.
Slopes: 104 km
Investments: 14
Price day ticket adults: 35.- CHF (dynamic)
Kilometers of slopes per franc: 2.97
The Aletsch Arena is the ski area around the Aletsch Glacier. In addition to the wide range of slopes, winter sports enthusiasts also have the opportunity to try out snow tubing.
Slopes: 239 km
Investments: 45
Price day ticket adults: 67 CHF
Kilometers of slopes per franc: 3.57
The Silvretta Arena connects the Engadine with the Austrian Tyrol. Children up to 10 years old can use the slopes for free and with the “Flying Fox” facility you can float two kilometers in the air on a steel cable.
Slopes: 225 km
Investments: 43
Price day ticket adults: 42.- CHF (dynamic)
Kilometers of slopes per franc: 5.36
The Urdenbahn takes you from Urdenfürggli Lenzerheide to the Hörnli in Arosa in five minutes. The offers for night skiing are particularly extensive here – there is, for example, a full moon descent.
Slopes: 224 km
Investments: 28
Price day ticket adults: 56.- CHF (dynamic)
Kilometers of slopes per franc: 4
About 70 percent of the slopes in the Flims-Laax-Falera ski area are more than 2,000 meters above sea level and are therefore relatively snow-sure. The destination is also extremely popular among free skiers and the venue for many competitions.
Ski slope: 163 km
Investments: 24
Price day ticket adults: 64.50 CHF (dynamic)
Kilometers of slopes per franc: 2.53
The Corviglia ski area in St. Moritz offers snow sports enthusiasts a different kind of slope: on the “Paradiso slope” there are four stations where you can do yoga alone or with the support of a specialist.
Ski slope: 120 km
Investments: 15
Price day ticket adults: 64.50 CHF (dynamic)
Kilometers of slopes per franc: 1.86
In the ski area Corvatsch, advanced skiers and snowboarders especially get their money’s worth – but there are few slopes for beginners, because most of them are red.
Ski slope: 120 km
Investments: 16
Price day ticket adults: 63 CHF
Kilometers of slopes per franc: 1.90
There is something for everyone in this ski area – black runs for professionals or deep snow slopes for free skiers. For the little ones there is a children’s ski lift and the children’s area in Cuolm Sura.
Ski slope: 70 km
Investments: 12
Price day ticket adults: 53 CHF
Kilometers of slopes per franc: 1.32
If you long for extended valley runs, the Motta Naluns Scuol ski area is the right place for you: there are three here – one to Ftan, one to Scuol and one to Sent.
Ski slope: 97 km
Investments: 18
Price day ticket adults: 68.- CHF (dynamic)
Kilometers of slopes per franc: 1.43
Of the five sub-ski areas around Davos Klosters, Parsenn is the largest – known for its wide pistes and long runs. You can buy a combination ticket for Parsenn, which includes the Jakobshorn area on the other side of the valley.
Ski slope: 49 km
Investments: 5
Price day ticket adults: 59.- CHF (deadline 17 Dec due to later start of the season)
Kilometers of slopes per franc: 0.83
The Rinerhorn ski area is located on the same side of the valley as the Jakobshorn. There is a 3.5 km long toboggan run and night owls can whiz down the valley run in the dark twice a week.
Ski slope: 80 km
Investments: 13
Price day ticket adults: 63.- CHF (dynamic)
Kilometers of slopes per franc: 1.27
In Savognin, young and old get their money’s worth. The family-friendly ski area is a must for anyone who especially likes wide pistes and open pistes – there are plenty here.
Ski slope: 104 km
Investments: 27
Price day ticket adults: 63.- CHF (dynamic)
Kilometers of slopes per franc: 1.65
In Villars and Gryon there are many red runs to choose from, especially for experienced snow sports enthusiasts – but the valley run to, for example, Gryon can also be mastered well by beginners.
Ski slope: 211 km
Investments: 42
Price day ticket adults: 75 CHF
Kilometers of slopes per franc: 2.81
The Jungfrau ski area includes the Grindelwald-Wengen, Grindelwald-First and Mürren-Schilthorn ski areas. For the particularly daring ski pass holders, there is also the possibility to doze with the First Flieger at a speed of 84 km/h from First to Schreckfeld.
Ski slope: 200 km
Investments: 70 plants
Price day ticket adults: 67.- CHF (dynamic)
Kilometers of slopes per franc: 2.99
The ski area consists of the sub-areas Elsigen-Metsch, Tschentenalp, Engstligenalp, Adelboden-Lenk and Betelberg. With more than 30 elements, the freestyle park “Gran Masta Park” is one of the largest in Switzerland.
Ski slope: 200 km
Investments: 31
Price day ticket adults: 54.- CHF (dynamic)*
Kilometers of slopes per franc: 3.7
The slopes between Eggli and La Videmanette are perfect for those who prefer relaxed skiing or snowboarding – those who prefer faster turns can try their luck on the “Tiger Run”, the steepest run in the area. From a two-day pass, the “Glacier 3000” is also included in the ticket.
Ski slope: 60 km
Investments: 14
Price day ticket adults: 62 CHF
Kilometers of slopes per franc: 0.97
This ski area is particularly suitable for beginners and families traveling with children. Even pros will find a challenging descent between Hochsträss and Mägisalp.
Ski slope: 180 km
Investments: 33
Price day ticket adults: 76.- CHF (dynamic)
Kilometers of slopes per franc: 2.37
In the Gotthard Oberalp Arena – Andermatt, Sedrun and Disentis – snow sports enthusiasts can enjoy ski slopes at an altitude of up to 3000 meters above sea level.
Ski slope: 82 km
Investments: 24
Price day ticket adults: CHF 54.50 (dynamic)*
Kilometers of slopes per franc: 1.51
From October to May you can ski on the glacier in the Engelberg-Titlis ski area. And there is an almost endless descent of 12 kilometers from Titlis to Engelberg.
Ski slope: 65 km
Investments: 17
Price day ticket adults: 65 CHF
Kilometers of slopes per franc: 1
The Flumserberg ski area is located directly above Lake Walen and offers slopes for all snow sports enthusiasts, from beginners to professionals. Freeriders can let off steam on an unprepared slope for six kilometers on the Terza slope.
Ski slope: 50 km
Investments: 14
Price day ticket adults: 48.50 CHF (dynamic)
Kilometers of slopes per franc: 1.03
In the ski area Chäserrugg in the middle of the St. Gallens Toggenburg there are enchanting snowy landscapes where you can slide on one or two skis through the snowy forest or with a view of the Churfirsten.
Ski slope: 50 km
Investments: 17
Price day ticket adults: 57 CHF
Kilometers of slopes per franc: 0.88
Due to its proximity to the city, the Hoch Ybrig is especially popular with the residents of Zurich. At an altitude of up to 1,830 meters above sea level, snow bunnies will find slopes of varying degrees of difficulty and there are plenty of huts that invite you to linger.
*The price was requested here a few weeks ago – the online shop is currently down.
Source: Blick
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