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Elm Ski Resort Guide

Elm, Switzerland

Rated: 2/5 (from 5 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForIntermediates, Beginners and Snowboarders.
Total Piste Length22 miles
Highest Lift6,890ft
Resort Height3,281ft
 Nearest AirportsZurich and St. Gallen-Altenrhein
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Elm

The ski area of Elm is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 3,281ft, with 22 miles of marked runs.

Summary

Elm has direct access to 22 miles of downhill skiing, with 12 marked pistes, served by a total of 7 ski lifts.

With ski lifts as high as 6,890ft, snow cover is generally reliable.

Skiing

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

Snowboarding

Elm offers some good boarding.

Notable Ski Runs

The longest possible descent in Elm is 3 miles long and the most difficult run is the 'Steinibach', which is 3 miles in length.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Elm?

The next notable snow forecast is 7in, expected on 23 December.

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Ski Area Stats

Elm Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 1 3 miles
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
 8 12 miles
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
 5 9 miles
Downhill
Total Length
22 miles
Cross Country
Total Length
6 miles
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
7

Altitudes & Slopes

Elm Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift6,890ft
Lowest Trail3,281ft
Resort Altitude (Elm)3,281ft
Max Vertical3,609ft

Ski Slope Aspects

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

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Elm
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
Apres-Ski

Ski Lessons in Elm

Find a Ski Instructor

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

Location and Map

Where is Elm?

This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Glarus Süd, Glarus.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Elm is Zurich, 92 minutes drive away.

St. Gallen-Altenrhein, Friedrichshafen, Basel, Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, Memmingen, Lugano and Berne airports are all within three hours drive.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The seven ski lifts are able to uplift 7,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, on 5 miles of ski runs, with 7 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Elm open?

 Opened (since December 14, 2024).

 Closes : March 30, 2025.

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

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