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Brigels Ski Resort Guide

Brigels, Switzerland

Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForIntermediates, Beginners, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Total Piste Length47 miles
Highest Lift7,933ft
Resort Height4,229ft
 Nearest AirportsSt. Gallen-Altenrhein and Zurich
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Brigels

The ski area of Brigels is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 4,229ft, with 47 miles of marked runs.

Summary

Brigels is part of the Brigels-Waltensburg-Andiast ski area with access to 47 miles of downhill skiing, with 28 marked pistes, served by a total of 6 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Brigels itself (47 miles of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Brigels-Waltensburg-Andiast ski resort of Waltensburg.

With ski lifts as high as 7,933ft, snow cover is generally reliable.

Skiing

Brigels offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.

Snowboarding

Brigels offers some good boarding.

Notable Ski Runs

The longest possible descent in Brigels is 4 miles long and the most difficult run is the 'Nera', which is 4 miles in length.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Brigels?

The next notable snow forecast is 3in, expected on 28 March, with around 19in forecast over the next 7 days.

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Snow this week

Snow Forecast by day for Brigels
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Ski Area Stats

Brigels Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 4 13 miles
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
1527 miles
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
 5 6 miles
Green Pistes
Beginner Runs
 4 1 miles
Downhill
Total Length
47 miles
Cross Country
Total Length
5 miles
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
6

Brigels-Waltensburg-Andiast Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 4 
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
15
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
 5 
Green Pistes
Beginner Runs
 4 
Downhill
Total Length
47 miles
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
6

Altitudes & Slopes

Brigels Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift7,933ft
Resort Altitude (Brigels)4,229ft
Lowest Trail3,609ft
Max Vertical4,324ft

Ski Slope Aspects

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Brigels has ski slopes facing south (for sunny skiing).

Ratings & Suitability

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

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Location and Map

Where is Brigels?

This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Brigels is St. Gallen-Altenrhein, 102 minutes drive away.

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

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The six ski lifts are able to uplift 7,220 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, on 15 miles of ski runs, with 138 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Brigels open?

 Closes : April 1, 2024.

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

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