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Silvaplana Ski Resort Guide

Silvaplana, Switzerland

Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForExpert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Highest Lift3,303m
Resort Height1,870m
 Nearest AirportsSt. Gallen-Altenrhein and Lugano
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Silvaplana

The ski area of Silvaplana is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,870m.

Summary

Silvaplana has direct access to 12 marked pistes, served by a total of 7 ski lifts.

The ski resort itself is at 1,870m, 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

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

Snowboarding

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

Notable Ski Runs

The longest possible descent in Silvaplana is 8km long.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Silvaplana?

The next notable snow forecast is 11cm, expected on 22 December, with around 23cm forecast over the next 7 days.

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Ski Area Stats

Silvaplana Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 1 
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
10
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
 1 
Cross Country
Total Length
36km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
7

Altitudes & Slopes

Silvaplana Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift3,303m
Lowest Piste1,870m
Resort Altitude (Silvaplana)1,870m
Max Vertical1,433m

Ski Slope Aspects

N, E, S, W

Silvaplana has ski slopes facing north, south, as well as east and west, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.

Ratings & Suitability

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

Ski Lessons in Silvaplana

Find a Ski Instructor

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

Location and Map

Where is Silvaplana?

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 Silvaplana is St. Gallen-Altenrhein, 119 minutes drive away.

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

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The seven ski lifts are able to uplift 5,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, on 5km of ski runs,.

Season Dates

When is Silvaplana open?

 Opened (since 23 November 2024).

 Closes : 27 April 2025.

Usual opening is mid October, and usual closing is Mid May.

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

Silvaplana Webcams

The Webcams in Silvaplana are not always up-to-date. Please check the date on the image to ensure you are seeing current snow conditions.

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