Silvaplana Ski Resort Guide
Silvaplana, Switzerland
Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 3,303m10,837ft |
| Resort Height | 1,870m6,135ft |
| Nearest Airports | St. Gallen-Altenrhein and Lugano |
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Silvaplana
The ski area of Silvaplana is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,870m6,135ft.
Summary
Silvaplana has direct access to 12 marked pistes, served by a total of 7 ski lifts.
The ski resort itself is at 1,870m6,135ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 3,303m10,837ft, 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
Silvaplana is highly rated by Snowboarders and there is a Snow Park in Silvaplana.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Silvaplana is 8km5 miles long.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Silvaplana?
The next notable snow forecast is 11cm4in, expected on 22 December, with around 23cm9in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
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| Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to resort |
Ski Area Stats
Silvaplana Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 10 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 1 | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 36km22 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 7 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Silvaplana Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 3,303m10,837ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,870m6,135ft |
| Resort Altitude (Silvaplana) | 1,870m6,135ft |
| Max Vertical | 1,433m4,701ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, E, S, W
Silvaplana has ski slopes facing north, south, as well as east and west, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Silvaplana
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Silvaplana Ski Schools and Silvaplana Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Silvaplana?
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 Silvaplana is St. Gallen-Altenrhein, 119 minutes drive away.
Lugano, Friedrichshafen, Innsbruck Airport, Zurich, Bolzano and Memmingen airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The seven ski lifts are able to uplift 5,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 5km3 miles of ski runs,.
Season Dates
When is Silvaplana open?
Opened (since 23 November 2024).
Closes : 27 April 2025.
Usual opening is mid October, and usual closing is Mid May.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
Silvaplana Webcams
The Webcams in Silvaplana are not always up-to-date. Please check the date on the image to ensure you are seeing current snow conditions.
