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Gstaad Mountain Rides Ski Resort Guide

Gstaad Mountain Rides, Switzerland

Rated: 4/5 (from 4 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForExpert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners and Snowboarders!
Total Piste Length250km
Highest Lift3,000m
Resort Height1,050m
 Nearest AirportsBerne and Sion
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Gstaad Mountain Rides

The ski area of Gstaad Mountain Rides comprises the ski slopes of 6 ski areas, including Gstaad, Schönried and Zweisimmen.

Summary

The ski area includes 6 Ski Resorts with a combined total of 250km of downhill skiing, with 144 marked pistes, served by a total of 57 ski lifts. The appropriate Lift Pass allows you to ski or snowboard in any of the ski areas of Château d'Oex, Gstaad, Saanen, Saanenmöser, Schönried and Zweisimmen.

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 Mountain Rides is highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks.

Notable Ski Runs

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

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Gstaad Mountain Rides?

The next notable snow forecast is 8cm, expected on 21 March, with around 47cm forecast over the next 7 days.

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Ski Area Stats

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 Mountain Rides Ski Area Heights

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

Ski Slope Aspects

N, E, S, W

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

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Gstaad Mountain Rides
Expert Skiers
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding

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Location and Map

Where is Gstaad Mountain Rides?

This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Saanen, Bern.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Gstaad Mountain Rides is Sion, 70 minutes drive away.

Berne, Geneva, Basel, Annecy, Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, Zurich, Chambery, St. Gallen-Altenrhein, Dole–Jura, Turin Caselle and Lugano airports are all within three hours drive.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The 57 ski lifts are able to uplift 40,380 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Season Dates

When is Gstaad Mountain Rides open?

 Closes : April 1, 2024.

Usual opening is late October, and usual closing is Early May.

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

Gstaad Mountain Rides