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Gstaad Mountain Rides Ski Resort Guide

Gstaad Mountain Rides, Switzerland

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Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForExpert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners and Snowboarders!
Total Piste Length250km
Highest Lift3,000m
Resort Height1,050m
 Nearest AirportsBerne and Sion
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Gstaad Mountain Rides

Gstaad Mountain Rides offers a blend of luxury and adventure. With stunning views and diverse terrain, it's a skier's paradise.

 Summary

Located in the Bernese Alps, Gstaad Mountain Rides features over 200 kilometers of slopes. The resort caters to all skill levels, making it ideal for families and seasoned skiers alike.

The ski area of Gstaad Mountain Rides comprises the ski slopes of 6 ski areas, including Château d'Oex, Gstaad and Zweisimmen.

The ski area includes 6 Ski Resorts with a combined total of 250km of downhill skiing, with 144 marked pistes, served by a total of 57 ski lifts. The appropriate Lift Pass allows you to ski or snowboard in any of the ski areas of Château d'Oex, Gstaad, Saanen, Saanenmöser, Schönried and Zweisimmen.

With ski lifts as high as 3,000m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.

 Notable Ski Runs

The longest possible descent in Gstaad Mountain Rides is 10km long and the most difficult run is the 'Tiger Run'.

Snow and Weather

Gstaad Mountain Rides typically experiences reliable snow conditions, with an average snow depth of 1.5 meters during peak season. For the latest snow information, including snowfall and snowmelt details, check J2Ski.

When will it snow in Gstaad Mountain Rides?

The next notable snow forecast is 2cm, expected on 2 August.

See our long-range Snow Forecast for the latest update.

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Ski Area Stats

Gstaad Mountain Rides Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
1139km
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
35101km
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
50110km
Green Pistes
Beginner Runs
 4 
Downhill
Total Length
250km
Cross Country
Total Length
135km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
57

Gstaad Mountain Rides Altitudes

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift3,000m
Resort Altitude (Gstaad Mountain Rides)1,050m
Lowest Piste950m

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Gstaad Mountain Rides
Expert Skiers
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding

Skiing

Gstaad Mountain Rides encompasses several ski areas, including the Glacier 3000 and the Wispile. With elevations reaching up to 3,000 meters, the resort boasts notable pistes like the black run from the Glacier down to Les Diablerets and efficient lifts such as the Gstaad Gondola and the Wispile Chairlift.

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

Snowboarding

Snowboarders will enjoy the fun terrain parks at Gstaad, including the Park at Glacier 3000. These parks offer various features suitable for all levels, ensuring a thrilling experience.

Location and Map

Where is Gstaad Mountain Rides?

This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Saanen, Bern.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Gstaad Mountain Rides is Sion, 70 minutes drive away.

Berne, Geneva, Basel, Annecy, Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, Zurich, Chambery, St. Gallen-Altenrhein, Dole–Jura, Turin Caselle and Lugano airports are all within three hours drive.

Gstaad is accessible via major transport routes, with the nearest international airport being Geneva Airport, approximately 90 minutes away by car. Regular train services also connect Gstaad to larger cities in Switzerland.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The 57 ski lifts are able to uplift 40,380 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Season Dates

When is Gstaad Mountain Rides open?

We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.

Usual opening is late October, and usual closing is Early May.

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

Piste Map

Gstaad Mountain Rides Piste Map

Gstaad Mountain Rides

Aprés Ski

After a day on the slopes, visitors can unwind at popular spots like the Gstaad Palace Bar and the Posthotel Rössli. For nightlife, the Club 3000 offers a vibrant atmosphere to dance the night away.

Gstaad Mountain Rides