Elm Ski Resort Guide
Elm, Switzerland
Rated: 2/5 (from 5 ratings)
Recommended For | Intermediates, Beginners and Snowboarders. |
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Total Piste Length | 35km |
Highest Lift | 2,100m |
Resort Height | 1,000m |
Nearest Airports | Zurich and St. Gallen-Altenrhein |
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Elm
The ski area of Elm is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,000m, with 35km of marked runs.
Summary
Elm has direct access to 35km of downhill skiing, with 12 marked pistes, served by a total of 7 ski lifts.
With ski lifts as high as 2,100m, snow cover is generally reliable.
Skiing
Elm offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.
Snowboarding
Elm offers some good boarding.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Elm is 5km long and the most difficult run is the 'Steinibach', which is 5km in length.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Elm?
There is currently no significant snow in the 7-day forecast for Elm.
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Ski Area Stats
Elm Ski Area
Black Pistes Expert Trails | 1 | 5km |
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Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 8 | 20km |
Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 5 | 15km |
Downhill Total Length | 35km | |
Cross Country Total Length | 10km | |
Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 7 |
Altitudes & Slopes
Elm Ski Area Heights
Highest Lift | 2,100m |
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Lowest Piste | 1,000m |
Resort Altitude (Elm) | 1,000m |
Max Vertical | 1,100m |
Ski Slope Aspects
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Elm has ski slopes facing south (for sunny skiing).
Ratings & Suitability
Intermediate Skiers | |
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Beginners | |
Snowboarding | |
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Ski Lessons in Elm
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Elm Ski Schools and Elm Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Elm?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Glarus Süd, Glarus.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Elm is Zurich, 92 minutes drive away.
St. Gallen-Altenrhein, Basel, Friedrichshafen, Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, Memmingen, Lugano and Berne airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The seven ski lifts are able to uplift 7,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 8km of ski runs, with 7 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Elm open?
Open from : December 14, 2024.
Closes : March 30, 2025.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.