Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding Swiss Alps

Best ski resorts for advanced skiers in the Swiss Alps (best difficult slopes, ski routes) as well as best powder snow skiing/freeriding in the Swiss Alps

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Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding Swiss Alps – Advanced skiers, freeriders Kleine Scheidegg/Männlichen – Grindelwald/Wengen

Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding Swiss Alps – Advanced skiers, freeriders Ischgl/Samnaun – Silvretta Arena

Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding Swiss Alps – Advanced skiers, freeriders Arosa Lenzerheide

Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding Swiss Alps – Advanced skiers, freeriders Flumserberg

Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding Swiss Alps – Advanced skiers, freeriders Lauchernalp – Lötschental

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Swiss Alps: freeride ski resorts and ski resorts for very good skiers (advanced skiers)

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1. Kleine Scheidegg/Männlichen – Grindelwald/Wengen

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Kleine Scheidegg/Männlichen – Grindelwald/Wengen

The Kleine Scheidegg/Männlichen ski resort is very popular with advanced skiers and freeriders. … more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 13 km (13%)

1. Ischgl/Samnaun – Silvretta Arena

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Ischgl/Samnaun – Silvretta Arena

Ischgl and Samnaun offer large freeride areas on the Piz Val Gronda, Palinkopf, Greitspitze,… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

very many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 52 km (22%)
Ski routes: 15 km

1. Arosa Lenzerheide

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Arosa Lenzerheide

Arosa and Lenzerheide offer plenty of freeriding space, which is used frequently. There are also some… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 28 km (12%)

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Flumserberg

Flumserberg has a lot to offer experts. There are difficult runs between Twärchkamm and Arve, at the… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 11 km (17%)
Ski routes: 6 km

1. Lauchernalp – Lötschental

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Lauchernalp – Lötschental

The ski resort of Lauchernalp promises lots of thrills for freeriders, with a large freeride area… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

very many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 7 km (18%)

1. Schilthorn – Mürren/Lauterbrunnen

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Schilthorn – Mürren/Lauterbrunnen

The Schilthorn is a paradise for advanced skiers and freeriders. A very difficult slope leads from the… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

very many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 12 km (22%)
Ski routes: 3 km

1. 4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon

Les 4 Vallées ski resort is well known for its freeriding possibilities on beautiful and long powder… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

very many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 103 km (25%)

1. Titlis – Engelberg

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Titlis – Engelberg

The ski resort of Titlis offers endless freeriding possibilities. There are interesting routes from… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

very many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 9.5 km (14%)

1. Grimentz/Zinal

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Grimentz/Zinal

The ski resort of Grimentz/Zinal is a paradise for experts. It has some extremely difficult slopes and… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

very many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 29.9 km (26%)

1. Belalp – Blatten

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Belalp – Blatten

For experts, the slopes on the Hohstock with gradients of up to 60 per cent promise an unforgettable… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

very many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 11.3 km (29%)
Ski routes: 6.3 km

1. Jakobshorn (Davos Klosters)

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Jakobshorn (Davos Klosters)

The Jakobshorn is very popular with freeriders. The whole mountain can be explored and there are lots… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

very many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 2.5 km (6%)
Ski routes: 13 km

1. St. Moritz – Corviglia

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

St. Moritz – Corviglia

Difficult runs and powder snow areas promise lots of thrills for all experts. Black slopes, such as… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 34 km (22%)

1. Obersaxen/Mundaun/Val Lumnezia

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Obersaxen/Mundaun/Val Lumnezia

The ski resort of Obersaxen/Mundaun/Val Lumnezia is a paradise for experts. There are lots of freeride… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

very many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 20 km (17%)

1. Laax/Flims/Falera

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Laax/Flims/Falera

Lots of options for freeriding, numerous difficult slopes and long runs promise thrills for expert… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

very many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 51 km (23%)
Ski routes: 25.8 km

1. Zermatt/Breuil-Cervinia/Valtournenche – Matterhorn

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Zermatt/Breuil-Cervinia/Valtournenche – Matterhorn

Zermatt is a paradise for advanced skiers. The long freeride slopes (ski routes) on the Stockhorn and… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

very many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 27 km (8%)
Ski routes: 38 km

1. Gemsstock – Andermatt

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Gemsstock – Andermatt

For experts, the high-alpine slopes and extensive freeride areas on the Gemsstock are a real paradise.… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

very many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 17 km (55%)
Ski routes: 6 km

1. Andermatt/Oberalp/Sedrun

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Andermatt/Oberalp/Sedrun

Experts will love the difficult runs and endless powder slopes in the ski resort of Andermatt/Sedrun.… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

very many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 12 km (17%)

1. Diavolezza/Lagalb

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Diavolezza/Lagalb

Difficult runs and endless powder slopes promise lots of thrills for experts and freeriders. Against… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

very many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 8 km (23%)
Ski routes: 10 km

1. Corvatsch/Furtschellas

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Corvatsch/Furtschellas

The ski resort of Corvatsch/Furtschellas is a paradise for freeriders. There are endless wide,… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

very many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 17.7 km (15%)
Ski routes: 2 km

1. Parsenn (Davos Klosters)

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Parsenn (Davos Klosters)

Parsenn is very popular with advanced skiers. Extreme powder snow runs can be found surrounding the… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

very many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 17.7 km (19%)
Ski routes: 6.3 km

1. Adelboden/Lenk – Chuenisbärgli/Silleren/Hahnenmoos/Metsch

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Adelboden/Lenk – Chuenisbärgli/Silleren/Hahnenmoos/Metsch

The Adelboden-Lenk ski resort is a playground for advanced skiers and freeriders. Advanced skiers will… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 6 km (7%)

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Disentis

Disentis is a paradise for freeriders. Endless, unsecured freeride terrain is available above the… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

very many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 10 km (17%)

1. Les Portes du Soleil – Morzine/Avoriaz/Les Gets/Châtel/Morgins/Champéry

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Les Portes du Soleil – Morzine/Avoriaz/Les Gets/Châtel/Morgins/Champéry

The deep snow slopes above the tree line are a paradise for advanced skiers. The many mogul slopes are… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

very many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 60 km (10%)

24. Aletsch Arena – Riederalp/Bettmeralp/Fiesch Eggishorn

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Aletsch Arena – Riederalp/Bettmeralp/Fiesch Eggishorn

Black slopes are especially found on the Eggishorn and Bettmerhorn. There are no extremely difficult… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 12 km (12%)
Ski routes: 15 km

24. Pizol – Bad Ragaz/Wangs

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Pizol – Bad Ragaz/Wangs

Advanced skiers can explore some black slopes and ski routes. When there is enough snow, it is… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 13 km (26%)
Ski routes: 3.5 km

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Bellwald

Bellwald has a lot to offer advanced skiers and freeriders. Difficult slopes and lots of freeride… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 1.7 km (9%)

24. Elm im Sernftal

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Elm im Sernftal

The Steinibach valley run is a black slope covering over 900 vertical meters through attractive… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 5 km (13%)
Ski routes: 2 km

24. First – Grindelwald

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

First – Grindelwald

The ski resort of First offers a large, unsecured freeride area to the side of the pistes in the upper… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

very many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 8 km (16%)
Ski routes: 4 km

24. Brigels/Waltensburg/Andiast

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Brigels/Waltensburg/Andiast

The ski resort of Brigels/Waltensburg/Andiast has some attractive black slopes and a mogul run. There… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 3 km (8%)

24. Scuol – Motta Naluns

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Scuol – Motta Naluns

There are lots of opportunities for freeriding throughout the entire resort. In particular, the Mot… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

very many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 11 km (16%)

24. Hoch-Ybrig – Unteriberg/Oberiberg

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Hoch-Ybrig – Unteriberg/Oberiberg

The ski resort of Hoch-Ybrig has difficult slopes for experts. The difficult Weglosen valley run from… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

very many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 5 km (10%)
Ski routes: 5 km

24. Stoos – Fronalpstock/Klingenstock

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Stoos – Fronalpstock/Klingenstock

On the Klingenstock, there are a few difficult slopes and a ski route for experts. There are freeride… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

very many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 10 km (29%)

24. Madrisa (Davos Klosters)

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Madrisa (Davos Klosters)

Visitors can have fun in powder snow on treeless slopes in the ski resort of Madrisa. Between… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 7.5 km (33%)
Ski routes: 3.9 km

24. Grüsch Danusa

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Grüsch Danusa

Experts can find challenging slopes between the mountain station and the middle station. The long… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 6 km (18%)

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Saas-Fee

As well as a few difficult slopes, the ski resort of Saas-Fee is also home to some well-known ski… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 20 km (20%)
Ski routes: 5 km

24. Meiringen-Hasliberg

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Meiringen-Hasliberg

The ski resort on the Hasliberg offers powder snow fans plenty of freeride terrain. Freeriders will… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 6 km (10%)

24. Bürchen/Törbel – Moosalp

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Bürchen/Törbel – Moosalp

Those who wish to can ski exclusively on 8 km of difficult and intermediate slopes down to the base in… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 5 km (20%)

24. Splügen – Tambo

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Splügen – Tambo

The black Blachtaboda and Trögli slopes are challenging even for advanced skiers. Freeriders will… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 6 km (20%)

24. Vals – Dachberg

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Vals – Dachberg

The Vals ski resort has one black slope in the ski resort, a long, black valley run and a very large… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

very many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 5 km (20%)

24. Crans-Montana

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Crans-Montana

Freeriders will find open terrain in the higher regions. There is a short, difficult ski route in the… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 15 km (11%)

41. Wildhaus – Gamserrugg (Toggenburg)

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Wildhaus – Gamserrugg (Toggenburg)

In the ski resort of Wildhaus, there is the difficult Warmtobelpiste slope with an extremely steep… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 3 km (13%)
Ski routes: 12 km

41. Hohsaas – Saas-Grund

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Hohsaas – Saas-Grund

The challenging glacier slopes are ideal for advanced skiers. There is a Freeride Checkpoint at the… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 2.1 km (8%)
Ski routes: 5 km

41. Zuoz – Pizzet/Albanas

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Zuoz – Pizzet/Albanas

The ski resort of Zuoz offers difficult slopes in the upper area and some great options for… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 3 km (20%)
Ski routes: 1 km

41. Rinerhorn (Davos Klosters)

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Rinerhorn (Davos Klosters)

The black Brand slope leads from Nuellisch to the Rinerhorn base station and with its 7.8 km length,… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 12.8 km (25%)
Ski routes: 6 km

41. Rinderberg/Saanerslochgrat/Horneggli – Zweisimmen/Saanenmöser/Schönried/St. Stephan

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Rinderberg/Saanerslochgrat/Horneggli – Zweisimmen/Saanenmöser/Schönried/St. Stephan

Experts can find some difficult slopes around the Rinderberg in Zweisimmen. The Mike von Grünigen Run… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 4 km (4%)

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Leukerbad

Advanced skiers will be pleased about the many black slopes and some deep snow areas. The black runs… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 17 km (36%)
Ski routes: 6 km

41. Aela – Maloja

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Aela – Maloja

There is one difficult run. After new snow has fallen, the advanced skiers come to ski the steep… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

few freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 1 km (33%)

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Savognin

The Savognin ski resort has a difficult slope at Piz Cartas. Since the entire upper area lies above… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 3 km (4%)

Test result: 2 out of 5 stars

Grächen

The Paradiesli-Baergji slope is the only black slope. more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 2 km (5%)

50. Languard – Pontresina

Test result: 1 out of 5 stars

There are no intermediate and no difficult slopes for advanced skiers. more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

no freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 0 km (0%)

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