Schönried Ski Resort Guide
Schönried, Switzerland
| Total Piste Length | 250km155 miles |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 3,000m9,843ft |
| Resort Height | 1,231m4,039ft |
| Nearest Airports | Berne and Sion |
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Schönried
The ski area of Schönried is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,231m4,039ft, with 250km155 miles of marked runs.
Summary
Schönried is part of the Gstaad Mountain Rides ski area with access to 250km155 miles of downhill skiing, with 144 marked pistes, served by a total of 57 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Schönried itself (250km155 miles of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Gstaad Mountain Rides ski resorts of Château d'Oex, Gstaad, Saanen, Saanenmöser and Zweisimmen.
With ski lifts as high as 3,000m9,843ft, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
We do not currently have enough information to describe the skiing in Schönried. If you have skied here, or know the area, please tell us about it in the Ski Forum.
Snowboarding
Sorry, we don't yet know much about Snowboarding in Schönried.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Schönried is 10km6 miles long.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Schönried?
The next notable snow forecast is 17cm7in, expected on 21 November, with around 36cm14in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to 1,669m5,476ft | Snow to 2,059m6,755ft |
Ski Area Stats
Schönried Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 39km24 miles | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 101km63 miles | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 110km68 miles | |
| Downhill Total Length | 250km155 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 57 | |
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
Schönried Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 3,000m9,843ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,231m4,039ft |
| Resort Altitude (Schönried) | 1,231m4,039ft |
| Max Vertical | 1,769m5,804ft |
Location and Map
Where is Schönried?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Saanen, Obersimmental-Saanen District.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Schönried is Berne, 60 minutes drive away.
Sion, Geneva, Basel, Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, Zurich, Annecy and Chambery 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 57 ski lifts are able to uplift 40,380 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is Schönried 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.
