Airolo Ski Resort Guide
Airolo, Switzerland
Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 30km19 miles |
| Highest Lift | 2,075m6,808ft |
| Resort Height | 1,142m3,747ft |
| Nearest Airports | Lugano and Zurich |
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Airolo
The ski area of Airolo is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,142m3,747ft, with 30km19 miles of marked runs.
Summary
Airolo has direct access to 30km19 miles of downhill skiing, with 9 marked pistes, served by a total of 7 ski lifts.
With ski lifts as high as 2,075m6,808ft, snow cover is generally reliable.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Airolo is highly rated by Snowboarders and there is a Snow Park in Airolo.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Airolo is 4km2 miles long.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Airolo?
The next notable snow forecast is 18cm7in, expected on 22 December, with around 39cm15in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
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| Snow to base | Snow to base | Snow to base |
Ski Area Stats
Airolo Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 4 | 14km9 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 4 | 14km9 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 1 | 2km1 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 30km19 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 30km19 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 7 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Airolo Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,075m6,808ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,165m3,822ft |
| Resort Altitude (Airolo) | 1,142m3,747ft |
| Max Vertical | 933m3,061ft |
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Airolo
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Airolo Ski Schools and Airolo Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Airolo?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Leventina District, Canton Ticino.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Airolo is Lugano, 58 minutes drive away.
Zurich, Milan Malpensa, Milan Linate, Basel, Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, Bergamo, Berne, St. Gallen-Altenrhein and Brescia airports are all within three hours drive.
Lugano is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The seven ski lifts are able to uplift 6,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 25km16 miles of ski runs,.
Season Dates
When is Airolo open?
Opened (since 20 December 2024).
Closes : 6 April 2025.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
