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Sils Ski Resort Guide

Sils, Switzerland

Rated: 3/5 (from 4 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForExpert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners and Apres-Ski!
Total Piste Length70km
Highest Lift3,303m
Resort Height1,797m
 Nearest AirportsSt. Gallen-Altenrhein and Lugano
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Sils

The ski area of Sils is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,797m, with 70km of marked runs.

Summary

Sils has direct access to 70km of downhill skiing, with 20 marked pistes, served by a total of 9 ski lifts.

The ski resort itself is at 1,797m, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 3,303m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.

Skiing

Sils offers good sking, particularly, for Expert and Beginner skiers.

Snowboarding

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

Notable Ski Runs

The longest possible descent in Sils is 8km long.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Sils?

There is currently no significant snow in the 7-day forecast for Sils.

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Ski Area Stats

Sils Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 2 
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
 8 
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
 1 
Downhill
Total Length
70km
Cross Country
Total Length
90km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
9

Altitudes & Slopes

Sils Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift3,303m
Lowest Piste1,797m
Resort Altitude (Sils)1,797m
Max Vertical1,506m

Ski Slope Aspects

N

Sils has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow).

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Sils
Expert Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
Apres-Ski

Ski Lessons in Sils

Find a Ski Instructor

To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Sils Ski Schools and Sils Ski Instructors.

Location and Map

Where is Sils?

This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Sils is St. Gallen-Altenrhein, 129 minutes drive away.

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

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The nine ski lifts are able to uplift 7,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, on 6km of ski runs, with 2 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Sils open?

 Open from : 21 December 2024.

 Closes : 21 April 2025.

Usual opening is Mid December, and usual closing is Mid April.

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

Sils