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Obersaxen

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Obersaxen Ski Resort Guide

Obersaxen, Switzerland

Rated: 2/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForSnowboarders and Snowfall.
Total Piste Length120km
Highest Lift2,300m
Resort Height1,300m
 Nearest AirportsSt. Gallen-Altenrhein and Friedrichshafen
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Obersaxen

The ski area of Obersaxen is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,300m, with 120km of marked runs.

Summary

Obersaxen has direct access to 120km of downhill skiing, with 52 marked pistes, served by a total of 20 ski lifts.

With ski lifts as high as 2,300m, snow cover is generally reliable.

Skiing

Obersaxen offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate skiers.

Snowboarding

Obersaxen offers some good boarding and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Obersaxen.

Notable Ski Runs

The longest possible descent in Obersaxen is 15km long and the most difficult run is the 'Stein - Wali or Stein - Kartischa'.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Obersaxen?

The next notable snow forecast is 3cm, expected on 28 March, with around 28cm forecast over the next 7 days.

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Ski Area Stats

Obersaxen Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 8 20km
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
2240km
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
2260km
Downhill
Total Length
120km
Cross Country
Total Length
30km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
20

Altitudes & Slopes

Obersaxen Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift2,300m
Resort Altitude (Obersaxen)1,300m
Lowest Piste1,200m
Max Vertical1,100m

Ski Slope Aspects

N, S

Obersaxen has ski slopes facing both north and south, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Obersaxen
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
Snow
Apres-Ski

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Ski Lessons in Obersaxen

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

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Location and Map

Where is Obersaxen?

This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Obersaxen Mundaun, Region Surselva.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Obersaxen is St. Gallen-Altenrhein, 97 minutes drive away.

Friedrichshafen, Lugano, Zurich, Basel and Memmingen airports are all within three hours drive.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The 20 ski lifts are able to uplift 4,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, on 5km of ski runs, with 16 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Obersaxen open?

 Closes : April 1, 2024.

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

Obersaxen