Gstaad Ski Resort Guide
Gstaad, Switzerland
Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 250km |
| Highest Lift | 3,000m |
| Resort Height | 1,000m |
| Nearest Airports | Berne and Sion |
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Gstaad
The ski area of Gstaad is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,000m, with 250km of marked runs.
Summary
Gstaad is part of the Gstaad Mountain Rides ski area with access to 250km of downhill skiing, with 144 marked pistes, served by a total of 57 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Gstaad itself (250km of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Gstaad Mountain Rides ski resorts of Château d'Oex, Saanen, Saanenmöser, Schönried and Zweisimmen. Gstaad is directly linked by Ski Lift to the ski areas of Anzère.
With ski lifts as high as 3,000m, 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 is highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Gstaad.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Gstaad is 10km long and the most difficult run is the 'Tiger Run'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Gstaad?
The next notable snow forecast is 25cm, expected on 21 November, with around 43cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed |
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| Snow to base | Snow to base | Snow to 1,669m | Snow to 2,059m |
Ski Area Stats
Gstaad Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 11 | 45km |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 35 | 81km |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 50 | 124km |
| Downhill Total Length | 250km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 172km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 61 | |
Gstaad Mountain Rides Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 11 | 39km |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 35 | 101km |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 50 | 110km |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 4 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 250km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 135km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 57 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Gstaad Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 3,000m |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Gstaad) | 1,000m |
| Lowest Piste | 950m |
| Max Vertical | 2,050m |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, E, S, W
Gstaad has ski slopes facing north, south, as well as west and east, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Hire in Gstaad
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Ski Lessons in Gstaad
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Gstaad Ski Schools and Gstaad Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Gstaad?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Saanen, Obersimmental-Saanen District.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Gstaad is Berne, 78 minutes drive away.
Sion, Geneva, Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, Basel, Annecy, Zurich and Chambery airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 61 ski lifts are able to uplift 53,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, with 600 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Gstaad open?
Open from : 14 December 2024.
Closes : 30 March 2026.
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NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
