Pontresina Ski Resort Guide
Pontresina, Switzerland
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski. |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 18 miles |
| Highest Lift | 10,827ft |
| Resort Height | 5,906ft |
| Nearest Airports | St. Gallen-Altenrhein and Innsbruck Airport |
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Pontresina
The ski area of Pontresina is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 5,906ft, with 18 miles of marked runs.
Summary
Pontresina has direct access to 18 miles of downhill skiing, with 47 marked pistes, served by a total of 24 ski lifts.
The ski resort itself is at 5,906ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 10,827ft, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
Pontresina offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate skiers.
Snowboarding
Pontresina is highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Pontresina.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Pontresina is 6 miles long.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Pontresina?
The next notable snow forecast is 2in, expected on 22 December, with around 6in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to 5,869ft | Snow to base | Snow to base |
Ski Area Stats
Pontresina Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 3 | 11 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 14 | 7 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 6 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 18 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 130 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 24 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Pontresina Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 10,827ft |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Pontresina) | 5,906ft |
| Lowest Trail | 5,577ft |
| Max Vertical | 5,249ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, W
Pontresina has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow), as well as west.
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Pontresina
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Pontresina Ski Schools and Pontresina Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Pontresina?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Region Maloja, Canton Grisons.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Pontresina is St. Gallen-Altenrhein, 139 minutes drive away.
Innsbruck Airport, Lugano, Friedrichshafen and Bolzano airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 24 ski lifts are able to uplift 33,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 1 miles of ski runs, with 40 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Pontresina open?
Opened (since October 19, 2024).
Closes : May 4, 2025.
Usual opening is mid October, and usual closing is Late May.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
