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Wangs Ski Resort Guide

Wangs, Switzerland

Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForExpert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Total Piste Length40km25 miles
Highest Lift2,227m7,306ft
Resort Height511m1,677ft
 Nearest AirportsSt. Gallen-Altenrhein and Friedrichshafen
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Wangs

The ski area of Wangs is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 511m1,677ft, with 40km25 miles of marked runs.

Summary

Wangs has direct access to 40km25 miles of downhill skiing, with 14 marked pistes, served by a total of 13 ski lifts.

With ski lifts as high as 2,227m7,306ft, snow cover is generally reliable.

Skiing

There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.

Snowboarding

Wangs offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Wangs.

Notable Ski Runs

The longest possible descent in Wangs is 6km4 miles long.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Wangs?

The next notable snow forecast is 7cm3in, expected on 24 April.

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Ski Area Stats

Wangs Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 1 1km1 miles
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
 8 21km13 miles
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
 5 18km11 miles
Downhill
Total Length
40km25 miles
Cross Country
Total Length
8km5 miles
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
13

Altitudes & Slopes

Wangs Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift2,227m7,306ft
Lowest Piste511m1,677ft
Resort Altitude (Wangs)511m1,677ft
Max Vertical1,716m5,630ft

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Wangs
Expert Skiers
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
Snow
Apres-Ski

Location and Map

Where is Wangs?

This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Vilters-Wangs, Wahlkreis Sarganserland.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Wangs is St. Gallen-Altenrhein, 47 minutes drive away.

Friedrichshafen, Zurich, Memmingen, Lugano, Basel, Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, Innsbruck Airport, Berne and Stuttgart airports are all within three hours drive.

St. Gallen-Altenrhein is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The 13 ski lifts are able to uplift 20,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, on 2km1 miles of ski runs, with 2 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Wangs open?

We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

Wangs