summer ski resorts Switzerland

Trad 15th century Swiss village, with narrow streets and pedestrian centre - quiet resort reaches 3000m with spectacular views over the Val d'Anniviers to the Valley - lift pass also includes St.Luc, Zinal, Chandolin & Vercorin (Val d'Anniviers ski region) - area totals over 80 ski lifts and 220km of piste

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snoman says Fabulous untouched village meeting virtually every conceivable criteria for an 'ideal ski resort' (scenery, ambience, facilities, ski area size, extensiveness and variety of terrain), and with high-altitude skii... more

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Interlaken has no skiing of its own, with limited local skiing at Habkern, but it markets itself as the ideal base for skiing the different resorts in the Jungfrau (Grindelwald, Wengen, Mürren) linked by ski bus or rail (trips to Zermatt are also arranged). It's certainly a beautiful place to stay and guests profit fr... [more Interlaken]

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snoman says Interlaken has no skiing of its own, with limited local skiing at Habkern, but it markets itself as the ideal base for skiing the different resorts in the Jungfrau (Grindelwald, Wengen, Mürren) linked by ski bus... more

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2000 metres, one of Europe's highest - altitude guarantees snow & spectacular views, incl Matterhorn - genuine & traditional village, slopes normally uncrowded. Snowboard park is in St Luc next to the Tignousa lift with jumps, rails, box, wall ride and music

Scenic resort with a good variety of runs for all abilities: great on-piste for novices & intermediates; excellent off-piste & black runs for skiers & boarders. Après mainly in hotels & few bars, lively but limited

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snoman says Located on sunny south-west facing slope in the highest valley of the Upper Engadin, Pontresina is a strung out village in the midst of thich pine and larch forests. The majestic Piz Bernina rises 4000m above. ... more

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass CHF355 Resort Open Nov 2012 Resort Close Apr 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Functional town with some of the sunniest skiing in the Alpes. Not so reliable snow but a sunny day after recent dump brings terrific t-shirt skiing. Quiet apres, best for cruisy intermediates looking for sunshine

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snoman says Once two separate villages, Crans and Montana officially met up and merged in the 1960s, Together they have a 40,000 bed base and are 6km long, with a modern, lively and cosmopolitan atmosphere. The resort als... more

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass CHF307 Resort Open Nov 2012 Resort Close Apr 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

53 pistes, loads of challenge for intermediates and some expert runs. 115km of red runs & 45km of black. Novices have a small selection to improve on

Incredible scenery and car free village in the place where downhill racing began. Very quiet apres is no bad thing when you have this much skiing available in the daytime. Good for intermediate and expert looking for a choc box setting

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snoman says Pretty car-free village linked by mountain railway (since 1891) to Wengen and Grindelwald and other Jungfrau Region resorts. The first Alpine Ski World Championships were staged here in 1931 by the Ski Club of ... more

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass CHF256 Resort Open Dec 2012 Resort Close Apr 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Trad pretty village associated with Brit Royalty and connected to the fab and huge Davos ski area. Big miles of cruisy and super long runs plus fun and varied apres. Great for intermediates and experts who want more charm from their alpine home than Davos town can offer

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snoman says A pretty village that is a favourite with British royal skiers, lift-linked to skiing at Davos and with excellent local facilities.

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass CHF300 Resort Open Dec 2012 Resort Close Apr 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

One of the greats. France has the Mont Blanc and Chamonix, Switzerland has the Matterhorn and Zermatt - linked by the classic Haute Route. Legendary apres-ski is topped only by the awesome intermediate and expert skiing. Klein Matterhorn lift is highest cable car in world. Beginners are well looked after

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snoman says Regarded by most as Switzerland's top ski resort and by many as the world's best. Picturesque, car free with spectacular views of the Matterhorn. Large glacier for Summer skiing, lift links to Breuil Cervinia ... more

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass CHF359 Resort Open Dec 2012 Resort Close Nov 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Part of Adelboden/Lenk area comprised of 5 domains, 3 lift-accessed from the town & 2 linked by efficient bus service. Between them & other small areas there are over 200km of runs ideal for beginner & int. Experts have to root around for off-piste 7 decent blacks - fairly low altitude, but slopes hold snow fairly well... [more Gstaad]

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snoman says One of the world's top resorts incorporating an excellent sports centre with free access to lift ticket holders. Gstaad offer a world class selection of on and off slope facilities and accomodation standards th... more

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass CHF297 Resort Open Dec 2012 Resort Close Apr 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)