Ski resorts for beginners in the Swiss Alps

Most beginner-friendly ski resorts in the Swiss Alps - beginner ski resorts Swiss Alps

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Ski resorts for beginners in the Swiss Alps – Beginners Aletsch Arena – Riederalp/Bettmeralp/Fiesch Eggishorn

Ski resorts for beginners in the Swiss Alps – Beginners Ischgl/Samnaun – Silvretta Arena

Ski resorts for beginners in the Swiss Alps – Beginners Arosa Lenzerheide

Ski resorts for beginners in the Swiss Alps – Beginners Grimentz/Zinal

Ski resorts for beginners in the Swiss Alps – Beginners Belalp – Blatten

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1. Aletsch Arena – Riederalp/Bettmeralp/Fiesch Eggishorn

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Aletsch Arena – Riederalp/Bettmeralp/Fiesch Eggishorn

The Aletsch Arena is very suitable for beginners. Practice lifts await beginners in all three villages… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner42 km(40 %)
	Overall: 104 km

1. Ischgl/Samnaun – Silvretta Arena

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Ischgl/Samnaun – Silvretta Arena

Beginners can cruise from the Idalp (Ischgl) to the Alp Trida (Samnaun) on easy slopes. They can also… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner47 km(20 %)
	Overall: 239 km

1. Arosa Lenzerheide

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Arosa Lenzerheide

Arosa and Lenzerheide have lots of easy slopes for beginners. In the valleys in particular, you can… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner110 km(49 %)
	Overall: 225 km

1. Grimentz/Zinal

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Grimentz/Zinal

Beginners can find very good facilities at the practice slopes around Bendolla and Sorebois in… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner26.5 km(23 %)
	Overall: 115 km

1. Belalp – Blatten

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Belalp – Blatten

The ski resort of Belalp is a beginners’ paradise. Between Hohbiel, Bruchegga, Schönbiel and… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner15.1 km(39 %)
	Overall: 38.5 km

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

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

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

The ski resort of Rinderberg/Saanerslochgrat/Horneggli is perfect for beginners. It is one of the ski… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner64.3 km(72 %)
	Overall: 88.9 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 perfectly suited for beginners. They can ski from Adelboden to Lenk… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner46 km(53 %)
	Overall: 86 km

8. Kleine Scheidegg/Männlichen – Grindelwald/Wengen

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Kleine Scheidegg/Männlichen – Grindelwald/Wengen

Grindelwald and Wengen offer ideal facilities for beginners. Directly below the Kleine Scheidegg… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner33 km(32 %)
	Overall: 102 km

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Flumserberg

There are two free children's areas with magic carpets and tow ropes for beginners. One is at… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner14 km(22 %)
	Overall: 65 km

8. Wildhaus – Gamserrugg (Toggenburg)

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Wildhaus – Gamserrugg (Toggenburg)

Beginners can find easy and wide slopes in Wildhaus between the Freienalp and Oberdorf. The… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner3 km(13 %)
	Overall: 23 km

8. Hohsaas – Saas-Grund

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Hohsaas – Saas-Grund

Beginners will find ideal terrain on the Kreuzboden. The Snowland with people mover and tow rope lift… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner4.4 km(17 %)
	Overall: 26.1 km

8. Pizol – Bad Ragaz/Wangs

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Pizol – Bad Ragaz/Wangs

Moving carpets and practice lifts are located right next to the two mountain stations of the gondola… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner15.5 km(31 %)
	Overall: 50 km

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Bellwald

Bellwald is ideal for beginners. Beginners can learn the basics in Snowli's Hasenland at the moving… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner10.5 km(53 %)
	Overall: 20 km

8. Elm im Sernftal

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Elm im Sernftal

The perfect place for beginners to start is in the Kinder Arena on the Ämpächli. The area is… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner15 km(38 %)
	Overall: 40 km

8. First – Grindelwald

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

First – Grindelwald

Beginners can ski on easy slopes in the upper area of the ski resort. From the highest point on the… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner30 km(61 %)
	Overall: 49 km

8. Brigels/Waltensburg/Andiast

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Brigels/Waltensburg/Andiast

The separate practice areas at the base stations in Brigels and Waltensburg are ideal for beginners.… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner11 km(28 %)
	Overall: 40 km

8. Scuol – Motta Naluns

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Scuol – Motta Naluns

The large and sunny Nalunsin beginners’/children’s area directly at the mountain station of the Scuol… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner27 km(39 %)
	Overall: 70 km

8. Jakobshorn (Davos Klosters)

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Jakobshorn (Davos Klosters)

The beginners’ slope at the Carjöl 2-person chairlift in the family area at the Bolgen (Jakobshorn… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner25.5 km(62 %)
	Overall: 41.2 km

8. Hoch-Ybrig – Unteriberg/Oberiberg

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Hoch-Ybrig – Unteriberg/Oberiberg

The ski resort of Hoch-Ybrig has easy slopes on the Sternen, Hesisbol, Spirstock and Fuederegg. At the… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner15 km(30 %)
	Overall: 50 km

8. St. Moritz – Corviglia

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

St. Moritz – Corviglia

There are beginner areas in Corviglia, Marguns, Celerina, Salastrains and Suvretta. There are lots of… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner42 km(27 %)
	Overall: 155 km

8. Zuoz – Pizzet/Albanas

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Zuoz – Pizzet/Albanas

The ski resort of Zuoz is ideal for beginners. Easy slopes start directly at the village of Zuoz and… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner9 km(60 %)
	Overall: 15 km

8. Grüsch Danusa

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Grüsch Danusa

Beginners can find perfect terrain at the Danusa 4-person chairlift and in the children's area. The… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner8 km(24 %)
	Overall: 34 km

8. Obersaxen/Mundaun/Val Lumnezia

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Obersaxen/Mundaun/Val Lumnezia

There are practice lifts or an easy run at almost all base stations. Beginners can ski throughout… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner60 km(50 %)
	Overall: 120 km

8. Laax/Flims/Falera

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Laax/Flims/Falera

The slopes from Vorab to Plaun are suitable for beginners, as are the slopes between Crap Sogn Gion… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner97 km(43 %)
	Overall: 224 km

8. Zermatt/Breuil-Cervinia/Valtournenche – Matterhorn

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Zermatt/Breuil-Cervinia/Valtournenche – Matterhorn

Beginners will find many suitable practice areas in Zermatt, Breuil-Cervinia and Valtournenche. In… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner75 km(23 %)
	Overall: 322 km

8. Andermatt/Oberalp/Sedrun

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Andermatt/Oberalp/Sedrun

Andermatt offers easy slopes from the mountain down to the valley. The easy "Passstraße" slope from… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner18 km(26 %)
	Overall: 70 km

8. Meiringen-Hasliberg

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Meiringen-Hasliberg

The beginner area on the Hasliberg is located below the Kaeserstatt and the Maegisalp. Slope Nos. 14… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner20 km(33 %)
	Overall: 60 km

8. Parsenn (Davos Klosters)

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Parsenn (Davos Klosters)

Beginners love the easy and wide slopes between the Weissfluhjoch and the Gotschnagrat. They can enjoy… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner17.3 km(18 %)
	Overall: 95.5 km

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Disentis

There are many easy slopes at the practice lifts and at the chairlift. Beginners will feel very… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner20 km(33 %)
	Overall: 60 km

8. Schilthorn – Mürren/Lauterbrunnen

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Schilthorn – Mürren/Lauterbrunnen

Next to the funicular in Mürren, there is a beginner and ski school area with a tow rope lift and… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner19 km(35 %)
	Overall: 54 km

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Savognin

Due to the very wide slopes and the large selection of easy slopes (blue slopes), the Savognin ski… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner32.5 km(44 %)
	Overall: 73.5 km

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

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

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

Over half of the runs in Les Portes du Soleil are easy. There are beautiful, long runs for beginners.… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner310 km(53 %)
	Overall: 580 km

33. Titlis – Engelberg

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Titlis – Engelberg

Beginners can find several moving carpets for practice at the Trübsee middle station. There are also… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner18 km(26 %)
	Overall: 70 km

33. Stoos – Fronalpstock/Klingenstock

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Stoos – Fronalpstock/Klingenstock

Beginners can find easy slopes at a few tow lifts in Stoos. They can also practise free of charge in… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner4 km(11 %)
	Overall: 35 km

33. Madrisa (Davos Klosters)

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Madrisa (Davos Klosters)

Beginners can find ideal terrain around the mountain station of the Madrisabahn lift. There is also… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner6.2 km(27 %)
	Overall: 22.9 km

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Saas-Fee

The Saas-Fee beginners’ area is situated next to the ski school meeting point and offers a selection… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner20 km(20 %)
	Overall: 100 km

33. Lauchernalp – Lötschental

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Lauchernalp – Lötschental

Beginners can find a practice area between the Stafel and Lauchernalp. There is a practice lift and a… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner18 km(45 %)
	Overall: 40 km

33. Corvatsch/Furtschellas

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Corvatsch/Furtschellas

The Cristins beginners’ lift is located at Corvatsch Surlej base station. The easy slope is ideal for… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner13 km(11 %)
	Overall: 120 km

33. Rinerhorn (Davos Klosters)

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Rinerhorn (Davos Klosters)

The Rinerhorn Trainerlift is located in the middle of the ski resort, but is on a very flat section… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner15.6 km(30 %)
	Overall: 51.5 km

33. 4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

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

There are one or more ski schools and beginner slopes with baby lifts or people movers in every… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner107 km(26 %)
	Overall: 412 km

33. Bürchen/Törbel – Moosalp

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Bürchen/Törbel – Moosalp

Beginners will feel at home in the lower area near Bürchen. The large Kinderparadies Bürchen-Bodmen… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner10 km(40 %)
	Overall: 25 km

33. Splügen – Tambo

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Splügen – Tambo

Beginners will find a good beginner area at the Tanatzhöhi mountain station (2140 m). A people mover,… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner12 km(40 %)
	Overall: 30 km

33. Vals – Dachberg

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Vals – Dachberg

The Kleinvalser Arena provides a very good practice area for children and beginners at the mountain… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner5 km(20 %)
	Overall: 25 km

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Grächen

Beginners will find their territory on the Hannigalp. The slopes at the Haerdera t-bar lifts are very… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner9 km(20 %)
	Overall: 44 km

33. Crans-Montana

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Crans-Montana

Crans-Montana-Aminona offers a large beginners' areas. There are some easy slopes and t-bar lifts on… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner55 km(39 %)
	Overall: 140 km

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Leukerbad

The Erli practice area is very well suited for beginners. There is a tow rope, magic carpets and a… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner3.5 km(7 %)
	Overall: 47.5 km

33. Languard – Pontresina

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Languard – Pontresina

All of the slopes are easy and therefore manageable for beginners. more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner1 km(100 %)
	Overall: 1 km

48. Diavolezza/Lagalb

Test result: 2 out of 5 stars

Diavolezza/Lagalb

There is a short practice lift at the base station of the Diavolezza cable car. The slopes on the… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner0 km(0 %)
	Overall: 35 km

48. Aela – Maloja

Test result: 2 out of 5 stars

Aela – Maloja

Only the Pony lift is suitable for beginners. The runs on Piz Aela are not suitable for beginners. … more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner0.5 km(17 %)
	Overall: 3 km

50. Gemsstock – Andermatt

Test result: 1 out of 5 stars

There are no easy slopes in the ski resort of Gemsstock. Beginners can find lots of easy slopes on the… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner0 km(0 %)
	Overall: 31 km

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