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Maloja Ski Resort Guide

Maloja, Switzerland

Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForSnowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski.
Total Piste Length350km
Highest Lift3,300m
Resort Height1,820m
 Nearest AirportsSt. Gallen-Altenrhein and Lugano
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Maloja

The ski area of Maloja is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,820m, with 350km of marked runs.

Summary

Maloja is one of the larger Ski Resorts in Switzerland and has direct access to 350km of downhill skiing, with 4 marked pistes, served by a total of 55 ski lifts.

The ski resort itself is at 1,820m, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 3,300m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.

Skiing

There is skiing to suit a range of abilities.

Snowboarding

Maloja offers some good boarding.

Notable Ski Runs

The longest possible descent in Maloja is 5km long.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Maloja?

The next notable snow forecast is 11cm, expected on 21 November, with around 28cm forecast over the next 7 days.

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Ski Area Stats

Maloja Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 1 2km
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
5km
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
 2 
Green Pistes
Beginner Runs
 1 
Downhill
Total Length
350km
Cross Country
Total Length
150km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
55

Altitudes & Slopes

Maloja Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift3,300m
Resort Altitude (Maloja)1,820m
Lowest Piste1,700m
Max Vertical1,600m

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Maloja
Expert Skiers
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
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Apres-Ski

Ski Lessons in Maloja

Find a Ski Instructor

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

Location and Map

Where is Maloja?

This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Bregaglia, Region Maloja.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Maloja is St. Gallen-Altenrhein, 133 minutes drive away.

Lugano, Innsbruck Airport, Bolzano, Zurich and Friedrichshafen airports are all within three hours drive.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The 55 ski lifts are able to uplift 1,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, on 5km of ski runs, with 1 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Maloja open?

 Open from : December 14, 2024.

 Closes : March 9, 2025.

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

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