Frutigen Ski Resort Guide
Frutigen, Switzerland
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 29km18 miles |
| Highest Lift | 2,340m7,677ft |
| Resort Height | 800m2,625ft |
| Nearest Airports | Berne and Sion |
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Frutigen
The ski area of Frutigen is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 800m2,625ft, with 29km18 miles of marked runs.
Summary
Frutigen has direct access to 29km18 miles of downhill skiing, with 14 marked pistes, served by a total of 8 ski lifts.
With ski lifts as high as 2,340m7,677ft, snow cover is generally reliable.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Frutigen offers some good boarding.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Frutigen is 6km4 miles long.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Frutigen?
The next notable snow forecast is 11cm4in, expected on 21 November, with around 22cm9in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to base | Snow to base | Snow to 1,759m5,771ft | Snow to 1,949m6,394ft |
Ski Area Stats
Frutigen Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 2 | 3km2 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 8 | 17km11 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 4 | 9km6 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 29km18 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 34km21 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 8 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Frutigen Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,340m7,677ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,250m4,101ft |
| Resort Altitude (Frutigen) | 800m2,625ft |
| Max Vertical | 1,540m5,052ft |
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Frutigen?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Frutigen-Niedersimmental District, Canton of Bern.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Frutigen is Berne, 50 minutes drive away.
Sion, Basel, Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, Zurich, Annecy, Lugano, St. Gallen-Altenrhein and Strasbourg airports are all within three hours drive.
Berne is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The eight ski lifts are able to uplift 4,800 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 10km6 miles of ski runs, with 20 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Frutigen open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
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NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
