Maloja Ski Resort Guide
Maloja, Switzerland
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski. |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 350km |
| Highest Lift | 3,300m |
| Resort Height | 1,820m |
| Nearest Airports | St. 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 5cm, expected on 22 December, with around 17cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
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| Snow to base | Snow to base | Snow to base |
Ski Area Stats
Maloja Ski Area
| 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
| Highest Lift | 3,300m |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Maloja) | 1,820m |
| Lowest Piste | 1,700m |
| Max Vertical | 1,600m |
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
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| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Maloja
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?
Opened (since December 14, 2024).
Closes : March 9, 2025.
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NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
