Samnaun Ski Resort Guide
Samnaun, Switzerland
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 200km |
| Highest Lift | 2,900m |
| Resort Height | 1,840m |
| Nearest Airports | Innsbruck Airport and St. Gallen-Altenrhein |
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Samnaun
The ski area of Samnaun is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,840m, with 200km of marked runs.
Summary
Samnaun has direct access to 200km of downhill skiing, with 70 marked pistes, served by a total of 40 ski lifts.
The ski resort itself is at 1,840m, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 2,900m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
Samnaun offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate skiers.
Snowboarding
Samnaun is highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Samnaun.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Samnaun is 11km long.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Samnaun?
The next notable snow forecast is 13cm, expected on 21 November, with around 29cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed |
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| Snow to 1,649m | Snow to base | Snow to base | Snow to base | Snow to base |
Ski Area Stats
Samnaun Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 9 | 65km |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 48 | 127km |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 13 | 38km |
| Downhill Total Length | 200km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 7km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 40 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Samnaun Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,900m |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Samnaun) | 1,840m |
| Lowest Piste | 1,400m |
| Max Vertical | 1,500m |
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Hire in Samnaun
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Ski Lessons in Samnaun
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Location and Map
Where is Samnaun?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Region Engiadina Bassa / Val Müstair, Canton Grisons.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Samnaun is Innsbruck Airport, 87 minutes drive away.
St. Gallen-Altenrhein, Friedrichshafen, Bolzano, Memmingen and Munich airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 40 ski lifts are able to uplift 78,500 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, with 260 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Samnaun open?
Open from : 28 November 2024.
Closes : 4 May 2025.
Usual opening is late November, and usual closing is Early May.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
