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Airolo Ski Resort Guide

Airolo, Switzerland

Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForExpert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Total Piste Length30km
Highest Lift2,075m
Resort Height1,142m
 Nearest AirportsLugano and Zurich
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Airolo

The ski area of Airolo is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,142m, with 30km of marked runs.

Summary

Airolo has direct access to 30km of downhill skiing, with 9 marked pistes, served by a total of 7 ski lifts.

With ski lifts as high as 2,075m, snow cover is generally reliable.

Skiing

There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.

Snowboarding

Airolo is highly rated by Snowboarders and there is a Snow Park in Airolo.

Notable Ski Runs

The longest possible descent in Airolo is 4km long.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Airolo?

The next notable snow forecast is 10cm, expected on 29 March, with around 120cm forecast over the next 7 days.

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Snow this week

Snow Forecast by day for Airolo
FriSatSunMonTueWedThu
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1,327m
Snow
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1,534m
Snow
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1,295m
Snow
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Ski Area Stats

Airolo Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 4 14km
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
 4 14km
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
 1 2km
Downhill
Total Length
30km
Cross Country
Total Length
30km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
7

Altitudes & Slopes

Airolo Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift2,075m
Lowest Piste1,165m
Resort Altitude (Airolo)1,142m
Max Vertical933m

Ratings & Suitability

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

Location and Map

Where is Airolo?

This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Leventina, Ticino.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Airolo is Lugano, 58 minutes drive away.

Zurich, Milan Malpensa, Milan Linate, Basel, Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, Bergamo, Berne, St. Gallen-Altenrhein and Brescia airports are all within three hours drive.

Lugano is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The seven ski lifts are able to uplift 6,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, on 25km of ski runs,.

Season Dates

When is Airolo open?

 Closes : 1 April 2024.

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

Talking about Airolo

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