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Gstaad Ski Resort Guide

Gstaad, Switzerland

Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForExpert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Total Piste Length250km
Highest Lift3,000m
Resort Height1,000m
 Nearest AirportsBerne and Sion
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Gstaad

The ski area of Gstaad is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,000m, with 250km of marked runs.

Summary

Gstaad is part of the Gstaad Mountain Rides ski area with access to 250km of downhill skiing, with 144 marked pistes, served by a total of 57 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Gstaad itself (250km 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, Saanen, Saanenmöser, Schönried and Zweisimmen. Gstaad is directly linked by Ski Lift to the ski areas of Anzère.

With ski lifts as high as 3,000m, 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

Gstaad is highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Gstaad.

Notable Ski Runs

The longest possible descent in Gstaad is 10km long and the most difficult run is the 'Tiger Run'.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Gstaad?

The next notable snow forecast is 6cm, expected on 21 March, with around 44cm forecast over the next 7 days.

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Ski Area Stats

Gstaad Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
1145km
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
3581km
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
50124km
Downhill
Total Length
250km
Cross Country
Total Length
172km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
61

Gstaad Mountain Rides Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
1139km
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
35101km
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
50110km
Green Pistes
Beginner Runs
 4 
Downhill
Total Length
250km
Cross Country
Total Length
135km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
57

Altitudes & Slopes

Gstaad Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift3,000m
Resort Altitude (Gstaad)1,000m
Lowest Piste950m
Max Vertical2,050m

Ski Slope Aspects

N, E, S, W

Gstaad has ski slopes facing north, south, as well as east and west, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.

Ratings & Suitability

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

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Ski Lessons in Gstaad

Find a Ski Instructor

To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Gstaad Ski Schools and Gstaad Ski Instructors.

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Location and Map

Where is Gstaad?

This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Saanen, Obersimmental-Saanen.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Gstaad is Berne, 78 minutes drive away.

Sion, Geneva, Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, Basel, Annecy, Zurich and Chambery airports are all within three hours drive.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The 61 ski lifts are able to uplift 53,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, with 600 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Gstaad open?

 Closes : April 1, 2024.

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

Piste Map

Gstaad Piste Map
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