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Samedan Ski Resort Guide

Samedan, Switzerland

Rated: 2/5 (from 1 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Total Piste Length4km
Highest Lift1,950m
Resort Height1,698m
 Nearest AirportsSt. Gallen-Altenrhein and Innsbruck Airport
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Samedan

The ski area of Samedan is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,698m, with 4km of marked runs.

Summary

Samedan has direct access to 4km of downhill skiing, with 5 marked pistes, served by a total of 3 ski lifts.

The ski resort itself is at 1,698m, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible.

Skiing

There is skiing to suit a range of abilities.

Snowboarding

Samedan offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Samedan.

Notable Ski Runs

The longest possible descent in Samedan is 1km long.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Samedan?

The next notable snow forecast is 7cm, expected on 22 December.

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Ski Area Stats

Samedan Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
2km
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
 2 2km
Green Pistes
Beginner Runs
 3 
Downhill
Total Length
4km
Cross Country
Total Length
42km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
3

Altitudes & Slopes

Samedan Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift1,950m
Lowest Piste1,720m
Resort Altitude (Samedan)1,698m
Max Vertical252m

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Samedan
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Location and Map

Where is Samedan?

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 Samedan is St. Gallen-Altenrhein, 135 minutes drive away.

Innsbruck Airport, Lugano, Friedrichshafen and Zurich airports are all within three hours drive.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The three ski lifts are able to uplift 2,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, on 3km of ski runs, with 30 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Samedan open?

 Opened (since 21 December 2024).

 Closes : 9 March 2025.

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

Samedan