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Switzerland ski holidays are home to big mountains, traditional resorts – and the cheesiest fondues!
There’s so much more to Switzerland than clocks, chocolate box chalets, and picturesque peaks.
Why choose to go skiing in Switzerland?
- Incredible snow-sure skiing
- Glamorous resorts and hidden gems
- Train transfer options
Switzerland ski holidays are all about world-class skiing and chocolate-box views. With resorts here offering boutique hotels, Michelin-starred restaurants, and some of the Alps' best slopes.
Families and ski weekenders will adore Switzerland ski holidays at Leysin. Meanwhile, Grindelwald's scenic pistes are a playground for beginner and intermediate skiers and snowboarders.
Home to some of the Alps' most enormous mountains, Switzerland ski trips offer some legendary off-piste and freeride terrain. But above all, skiing in Switzerland provides something truly stand-out – and that’s some stellar snow.
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Currency
Swiss Franc
Language
German, French & Italian
Travel Time (APPROX)
1 hour 45
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Timezone
GMT+1
Switzerland Ski Areas
4 Vallées Ski Area
- Total piste KM: 412
- Snow range: 1,350m - 3,330m
- Closest airport: Geneva
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Alpes Vaudoises Ski Area
- Total piste KM: 87
- Snow range: 1,224m - 2,120m
- Closest airport: Geneva
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Jungfrau Ski Area
Ski beneath the towering peaks of Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau with trips to Grindelwald, Mürren, and Wengen.
- Total piste KM: 265
- Snow range: 796m - 2,970m
- Closest airport: Zurich
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Portes du Soleil Ski Area
- Total piste KM: 580
- Snow range: 1,000m - 2,350m
- Closest airport: Geneva
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Davos-Klosters Ski Area
- Total piste KM: 269
- Snow range: 810m - 2,844m
- Closest airport: Zurich
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Where are the best family ski holidays in Switzerland?
- Saas-Fee and Zermatt’s historic charm, lofty peaks, and miles of cruisy slopes are perfect for families. Quiet and kid-friendly, the streets here are also completely car-free.
- Wengen is another great car-free option, packed with wide blues and easy reds. What’s more, you can choo-choo-choose to arrive by train for an extra-special family experience!
- Leysin’s wide-open slopes are ideal for beginner ski families, offering family-friendly fun at great value.
- For non-skiing families, Switzerland’s Davos and St Moritz provide a multitude of alternative ski activities, including luxury city shopping and magical winter hikes.
Where are the best group ski trips in Switzerland?
- Verbier is an excellent choice if you’re after varied terrain for all abilities. Beginner skiers can enjoy the mellow terrain while advanced skiers tackle hair-raising descents.
- Crans-Montana delights seasoned ski groups with stunning views, warm bluebird days, and slopes for every ability
- A group ski holiday to Zermatt is filled with cascades of cruisy pistes, making it perfect for intermediate squads. Not to mention, it’s fantastic for those who love their après-ski!
- Grindelwald and groups are well paired. Whether it's big runs or post-piste parties, it's great for squads who want it all.
Switzerland ski holidays
Your questions answered by our Switzerland ski holiday expert
Why is Switzerland good for skiing?
With world-class slopes, reliable snow totals, dramatic Alpine scenery, and some of Europe's best ski resorts on offer, Switzerland is a prime destination for beginners, families, and experts alike. Add to this its modern infrastructure, luxury accommodation options, and the iconic Matterhorn peak, and you have a ski destination unlike any other.
When's the best time to book a ski holiday to Switzerland?
The ski season typically runs from December to April, with high-altitude resorts like Zermatt and Saas-Fee offering glacier skiing, allowing them to remain open almost all year-round.
What is the biggest ski resort in Switzerland?
The 4 Vallées, centred around Verbier, is the largest ski area in Switzerland, with over 400km of slopes. It’s also one of the most famous resorts in the Alps.
Are Switzerland ski holidays good for beginners?
With easy runs, experienced instructors and dedicated children’s areas galore, skiing in Switzerland provides everything a beginner needs to master the slopes.
What are the best ski holidays in Switzerland for beginners?
- Saas-Fee is one of the best ski holidays for beginner skiers. It even boasts a large nursery area right by the village, an ideal playpark for the little groms.
- Villars and Les Diablerets are excellent options for first-time skiers, with over 50% of pistes rated easy.
- Crans-Montana is also beginner-friendly, offering 55km of blue runs.
- Leysin is ideal for gliding down wide open pistes with stunning views of Lake Geneva.
- Meanwhile, beginner ski holidays in Grindelwald are ideal for gentle slopes, breathtaking views, and snow-spun family fun by the bucket-load.
What are the best ski holidays in Switzerland for advanced skiers and off-piste?
- Zermatt is one of the best ski holidays for advanced skiers in Europe. Its steep pistes and powdery backcountry make it a winner for freeriders and those skilled on their skis.
- Alternatively, check out the Swiss ski resort of Davos, which offers six mountains to tick off, complete with some punchy blacks racing back into the heart of the town.
For off piste ski holidays to Switzerland, we've also got you covered:
- The Swiss ski resort of Verbier is one of the best destinations for lift-accessible off-piste skiing. There’s also a wealth of terrain to explore in the backcountry – but you’ll need to hire a guide.
- A Switzerland ski holiday to Zermatt, Les Crosets and Saas Fee also offers heaps of off-piste potential.
- Davos is home to the Pischa mountain, a dedicated and marked freeride area running right next to the pistes.
- Engelberg boasts legendary off-piste terrain, with the added bonus of being one of the snowiest places in the Alps, thereby increasing the chances of encountering the much-coveted fresh powder.
What are the best Snowboard holidays in Switzerland?
- Zermatt is a snowboarding hotspot at the foot of Switzerland's mighty Matterhorn. Perfect for those craving carving some high-altitude corduroy.
- If you’re keen on cruising down scenic slopes with a group of mixed abilities, including non-skiers, then Grindelwald is a firm friend.
- Leysin is perfect for fans of freestyle, or head straight to Laax for parks for all abilities, including the world's largest half-pipe.
What are the best ski resorts in Switzerland for ski weekends?
Villars and Champery are within easy reach of Geneva Airport, making them ideal ski weekends and short ski breaks.
Leysin is also perfect for a Switzerland ski weekend, with its cosy slopes only a quick trip from Geneva airport as well.
What are the best high-altitude ski holidays in Switzerland?
- Zermatt's lofty pistes reach up to 3,899m in altitude, making it the highest-altitude resort in Switzerland. Perfect for those who love incredible views and snow-sure skiing.
- And, for all its glamour cachet, Verbier's snow security is also on point too, with slopes up to 3,330m.
- Saas Fee, St Moritz, Laax and Engelberg are also among Switzerland's best high-altitude ski holidays, and some of the best in Europe to boot.
What are the best Switzerland ski holidays for après-ski?
Verbier is Switzerland's premier après-ski destination. It requires little introduction as the spot where celebrities, royals, and the super-rich have partied through the night for decades. It begins on the terraces before flowing into a variety of bars and clubs that keep the party going all night long. But beware: drink prices are not for the faint of heart.
How expensive is it to ski in Switzerland?
Switzerland is one of the most expensive ski destinations in the world, with lift passes, hotels, food, and drinks all costing slightly more than in most European countries.
Andermatt, Arosa-Lenzerheide, and Adelboden are all smaller Swiss ski resorts you can visit for a lot cheaper than larger, more popular resorts like Zermatt or St. Moritz.
Other good ways to minimise ski trip costs include opting for self-catered accommodation, choosing to stay further away from the slopes, and opting to go for a short break or ski weekend rather than a whole week.
Can you go skiing near Geneva?
Yes! Chamonix, Flaine, Morzine, and Megeve in France and Leysin and Champery in Switzerland are just a small collection of the ski resorts situated within 90 minutes ' drive of Geneva Airport. This can make it an excellent choice for a ski holiday combined with a city break.
What are the most popular ski resorts in Switzerland?
From Zermatt to Grindelwald, here are some of the top ski resorts worth exploring in Switzerland...
Zermatt
Renowned as an intermediate’s paradise, endless linked runs cascade down the mountain from the mighty Matterhorn Glacier to a pretty alpine village.
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Wengen
The charming car-free ski resort of Wengen is only accessible by train so enjoy breathtaking views of mighty snowy peaks as you meander up to the Jungfrau ski region.
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Grindelwald
Surrounded by jumbo snowy peaks, Switzerland’s Grindelwald ski resort is a scenic portal to the super fun Jungfrau Region.
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Leysin
Leysin, a small and traditional resort near Lausanne and Geneva, offers 60km of pistes within the resort and an additional 40km in Les Mosses. With easy to intermediate slopes and a halfpipe for freestyle enthusiasts, it provides diverse skiing options with stunning views of the Rhone valley and Lake Geneva.
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Verbier
Verbier is a highly popular and accessible choice for mixed ability ski groups. Beyond skiing, it boasts the best après-ski in Switzerland and arguably the entire Alps, making it an attractive destination for both on-slope and off-slope enjoyment.
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All ski resorts in Switzerland
AdelbodenAndermattAnzereArosaBelalpBettmeralpCelerinaChamperyChampoussinChandolinCorvatsch - St MoritzCrans-MontanaDavosDisentisEngelberg
FaleraFiesch FlimsFlumserbergFtanGrimentzGrindelwaldGstaadKlostersLaaxLa TzoumazLauterbrunnenLenkLenzerheideLes Crosets
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