Gstaad Mountain Rides Ski Resort Guide
Gstaad Mountain Rides, Switzerland
Rated: 4/5 (from 4 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners and Snowboarders! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 250km155 miles |
| Highest Lift | 3,000m9,843ft |
| Resort Height | 1,050m3,445ft |
| Nearest Airports | Berne and Sion |
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Gstaad Mountain Rides
The ski area of Gstaad Mountain Rides comprises the ski slopes of 6 ski areas, including Château d'Oex, Gstaad and Schönried.
Summary
The ski area includes 6 Ski Resorts with a combined total of 250km155 miles of downhill skiing, with 144 marked pistes, served by a total of 57 ski lifts. The appropriate Lift Pass allows you to ski or snowboard in any of the ski areas of Château d'Oex, Gstaad, Saanen, Saanenmöser, Schönried and Zweisimmen.
With ski lifts as high as 3,000m9,843ft, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Gstaad Mountain Rides is highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Gstaad Mountain Rides is 10km6 miles long and the most difficult run is the 'Tiger Run'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Gstaad Mountain Rides?
The next notable snow forecast is 32cm13in, expected on 21 November, with around 48cm19in 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 2,069m6,788ft | Snow to 1,839m6,033ft |
Ski Area Stats
Gstaad Mountain Rides Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 11 | 39km24 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 35 | 101km63 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 50 | 110km68 miles |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 4 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 250km155 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 135km84 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 57 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Gstaad Mountain Rides Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 3,000m9,843ft |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Gstaad Mountain Rides) | 1,050m3,445ft |
| Lowest Piste | 950m3,117ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, E, S, W
Gstaad Mountain Rides has ski slopes facing north, south, as well as west and east, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding |
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Location and Map
Where is Gstaad Mountain Rides?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Saanen, Bern.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Gstaad Mountain Rides is Sion, 70 minutes drive away.
Berne, Geneva, Basel, Annecy, Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, Zurich, Chambery, St. Gallen-Altenrhein, Dole–Jura, Turin Caselle and Lugano airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 57 ski lifts are able to uplift 40,380 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is Gstaad Mountain Rides open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is late October, and usual closing is Early May.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
