Gstaad Mountain Rides Ski Resort Guide
Gstaad Mountain Rides, Switzerland
Rated: 4/5 (from 4 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners and Snowboarders! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 155 miles |
| Highest Lift | 9,843ft |
| Resort Height | 3,445ft |
| Nearest Airports | Berne and Sion |
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Gstaad Mountain Rides
The region of Gstaad Mountain Rides comprises the ski slopes of 6 ski areas, including Gstaad, Saanen and Zweisimmen.
Summary
The ski area includes 6 Ski Resorts with a combined total of 155 miles of downhill skiing, with 144 marked pistes, served by a total of 57 ski lifts. The appropriate Lift Pass allows you to ski or snowboard in any of the ski areas of Château d'Oex, Gstaad, Saanen, Saanenmöser, Schönried and Zweisimmen.
With ski lifts as high as 9,843ft, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Gstaad Mountain Rides is highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Gstaad Mountain Rides is 6 miles long and the most difficult run is the 'Tiger Run'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Gstaad Mountain Rides?
The next notable snow forecast is 2in, expected on 1 June.
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Snow this week
| Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to 5,387ft |
Ski Area Stats
Gstaad Mountain Rides Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 11 | 24 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 35 | 63 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 50 | 68 miles |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 4 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 155 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 84 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 57 | |
Altitudes
Gstaad Mountain Rides Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 9,843ft |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Gstaad Mountain Rides) | 3,445ft |
| Lowest Trail | 3,117ft |
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
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| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding |
Ski Rental in Gstaad Mountain Rides
Ski Rental Shops in Gstaad, Zweisimmen, Saanen, Saanenmöser and Château d'Oex.
For more information, see our page about Gstaad Mountain Rides Ski Rental.
Location and Map
Where is Gstaad Mountain Rides?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Saanen, Bern.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Gstaad Mountain Rides is Sion, 70 minutes drive away.
Berne, Geneva, Basel, Annecy, Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, Zurich, Chambery, St. Gallen-Altenrhein, Dole–Jura, Turin Caselle and Lugano airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 57 ski lifts are able to uplift 40,380 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is Gstaad Mountain Rides open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is late October, and usual closing is Early May.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
COVID-19 / Coronavirus
We don't yet have specific details of the COVID-19 precautions being taken in Gstaad Mountain Rides, but they are likely to include most of the following :-
- Face masks required on lifts, and in shops.
- Social distancing in public areas.
- Reduced lift capacity.
- Extensive disinfection / sanitization.
French Ski Resort COVID-19 Measures describes further measures that may also be applied.
Visit the Gstaad Mountain Rides Tourist Office for the latest.
