Samedan Ski Resort Guide
Samedan, Switzerland
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| Total Piste Length | 4km2 miles |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 1,950m6,398ft |
| Resort Height | 1,698m5,571ft |
| Nearest Airports | St. Gallen-Altenrhein and Innsbruck Airport |
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Samedan
The ski area of Samedan is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,698m5,571ft, with 4km2 miles of marked runs.
Summary
Samedan has direct access to 4km2 miles of downhill skiing, with 5 marked pistes, served by a total of 3 ski lifts.
The ski resort itself is at 1,698m5,571ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible.
Skiing
There is skiing to suit a range of abilities.
Snowboarding
Samedan offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Samedan.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Samedan is 1km1 miles long.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Samedan?
The next notable snow forecast is 3cm1in, expected on 22 December.
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Snow this week
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| Snow to base | Snow to base | Snow to base |
Ski Area Stats
Samedan Ski Area
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 2km1 miles | |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 2 | 2km1 miles |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 3 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 4km2 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 42km26 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 3 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Samedan Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 1,950m6,398ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,720m5,643ft |
| Resort Altitude (Samedan) | 1,698m5,571ft |
| Max Vertical | 252m827ft |
Ratings & Suitability
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Location and Map
Where is Samedan?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Region Maloja, Canton Grisons.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Samedan is St. Gallen-Altenrhein, 135 minutes drive away.
Innsbruck Airport, Lugano, Friedrichshafen and Zurich airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The three ski lifts are able to uplift 2,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 3km2 miles of ski runs, with 30 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Samedan open?
Opened (since 21 December 2024).
Closes : 9 March 2025.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
