Change sorting method:

Swiss Alps: best ski lifts

Ski resorts with the most modern and best lift facilities in the Swiss Alps.

50 test reports

Best rating:
5 out of 5 stars

Swiss Alps: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Ischgl/Samnaun – Silvretta Arena
Swiss Alps: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Kleine Scheidegg/Männlichen – Grindelwald/Wengen Swiss Alps: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Flumserberg Swiss Alps: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Titlis – Engelberg Swiss Alps: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Scuol – Motta Naluns

Evaluated by Skiresort.info, the world's largest evaluation and test portal for ski resorts.
Click here for rating process info

Best lifts in the Swiss Alps

1-50 out of 50 ski resorts
1. Ischgl/​Samnaun – Silvretta Arena
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland Landeck Paznaun-Ischgl
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Ischgl/Samnaun – Silvretta Arena
Only the most modern lifts operate in Ischgl and Samnaun. Most of the chairlifts have… more
Ski lifts:
  • 46

3
4
25
9
5
Details
1. Kleine Scheidegg/​Männlichen – Grindelwald/​Wengen
Europe Switzerland Espace Mittelland Bern Bernese Oberland Jungfrau Region
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Kleine Scheidegg/Männlichen – Grindelwald/Wengen
From the 2020/21 season, from Grindelwald Terminal you can take either the Eiger Express (tri-cable… more
Ski lifts:
  • 23

3
1
2
9
3
5
Details
1. Flumserberg
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Heidiland
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Flumserberg
The lifts in Flumserberg are modern and fast. Since 2019, the BergJet 8-person gondola lift has… more
Ski lifts:
  • 17

4
8
4
1
Details
1. Titlis – Engelberg
Europe Switzerland Central Switzerland Engelberg-Titlis
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Titlis – Engelberg
The Titlis Xpress 8-person gondola lift provides a comfortable connection in two sections from… more
Ski lifts:
  • 18

1
3
2
6
4
1
1
Details
1. Scuol – Motta Naluns
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Scuol – Motta Naluns
A modern 8-person gondola lift leads up from Scuol to the ski resort of Motta Maluns. From Ftan, a… more
Ski lifts:
  • 12

1
6
2
3
Details
1. St. Moritz – Corviglia
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Engadin St. Moritz
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
St. Moritz – Corviglia
Almost all of the lifts throughout the entire ski resort are modern chairlifts, most of which have… more
Ski lifts:
  • 23

2
2
1
12
3
1
2
Details
1. Zermatt/​Breuil-Cervinia/​Valtournenche – Matterhorn
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis) Zermatt-Matterhorn
Europe Italy Aosta Valley (Valle d'Aosta) Matterhorn (Monte Cervino)
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Zermatt/Breuil-Cervinia/Valtournenche – Matterhorn
The ski resort features modern lifts on both the Swiss and the Italian sides. From Zermatt, the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 51
  • Heli-skiing

1
2
8
11
1
22
6
Details
1. Andermatt/​Oberalp/​Sedrun
Europe Switzerland Central Switzerland Uri Andermatt
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Disentis Sedrun
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Andermatt/Oberalp/Sedrun
In 2018/2019, the ski resort of Andermatt and Sedrun was completely linked via the Scheehüenerstock by… more
Ski lifts:
  • 13

1
3
8
1
Details
1. Adelboden/​Lenk – Chuenisbärgli/​Silleren/​Hahnenmoos/​Metsch
Europe Switzerland Espace Mittelland Bern Bernese Oberland Adelboden-Frutigen
Europe Switzerland Espace Mittelland Bern Bernese Oberland Lenk-Simmental
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Adelboden/Lenk – Chuenisbärgli/Silleren/Hahnenmoos/Metsch
There are almost exclusively the most modern lifts in the Adelboden-Lenk ski resort. Since the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 25

5
1
7
6
4
2
Details
10. Arosa Lenzerheide
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Arosa
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Lenzerheide
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Arosa Lenzerheide
Almost all slopes in Arosa Lenzerheide are accessed with modern chairlifts or gondolas. However,… more
Ski lifts:
  • 43

4
4
18
16
1
Details
10. Aletsch Arena – Riederalp/​Bettmeralp/​Fiesch Eggishorn
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis) Aletsch Arena
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Aletsch Arena – Riederalp/Bettmeralp/Fiesch Eggishorn
Cable car lifts bring the guests from the valley up to the ski resort and to the accommodations in the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 35

1
5
4
1
8
13
3
Details
10. Hohsaas – Saas-Grund
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis) Saas-Fee/​Saastal
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Hohsaas – Saas-Grund
An 8-person gondola lift takes you from the base station in Saas-Grund via the Trift middle station on… more
Ski lifts:
  • 8

2
3
1
2
Details
10. Wildhaus – Gamserrugg (Toggenburg)
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland St. Gallen Toggenburg
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Wildhaus – Gamserrugg (Toggenburg)
From the village of Wildhaus, a detachable 4-person chairlift leads up into the ski resort at… more
Ski lifts:
  • 6

3
2
1
Details
10. Pizol – Bad Ragaz/​Wangs
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Heidiland
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Pizol – Bad Ragaz/Wangs
Modern 8-person gondola lifts travel from Wangs and Bad Ragaz in the base up to the ski resort of… more
Ski lifts:
  • 12

2
4
4
1
1
Details
10. Bellwald
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis) Goms
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Bellwald
The ski resort of Bellwald is accessed by 2 detachable (high speed) chairlifts. A detachable 6-person… more
Ski lifts:
  • 5

1
2
2
Details
10. First – Grindelwald
Europe Switzerland Espace Mittelland Bern Bernese Oberland Jungfrau Region
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
First – Grindelwald
From Grindelwald, a 6-person gondola lift in three sections takes you comfortably and without changes… more
Ski lifts:
  • 10

3
3
4
Details
10. Grimentz/​Zinal
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis) Val d'Anniviers
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Grimentz/Zinal
From the valley villages of Grimentz and Zinal, gondola lifts travel up to the ski resort. Grimentz… more
Ski lifts:
  • 21

1
3
5
9
3
Details
10. Belalp – Blatten
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis)
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Belalp – Blatten
From the base station in Blatten, you can take either a modern 8-person gondola lift up to Chiematte… more
Ski lifts:
  • 13

1
1
3
4
4
Details
10. Brigels/​Waltensburg/​Andiast
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Surselva
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Brigels/Waltensburg/Andiast
From the Brigels or Waltensburg base stations, it takes just 20 minutes to reach the highest point at… more
Ski lifts:
  • 10

4
2
4
Details
10. Jakobshorn (Davos Klosters)
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Davos Klosters
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Jakobshorn (Davos Klosters)
A cable car or a detachable 2-person chairlift transport visitors up to the ski resort on the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 13

3
5
3
2
Details
10. Hoch-Ybrig – Unteriberg/​Oberiberg
Europe Switzerland Central Switzerland Schwyz
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Hoch-Ybrig – Unteriberg/Oberiberg
From the valley in Weglosen, a TRI-Line (from 2025/2026) takes you up to the ski resort of Hoch-Ybrig.… more
Ski lifts:
  • 12

1
5
3
3
Details
10. Stoos – Fronalpstock/​Klingenstock
Europe Switzerland Central Switzerland Schwyz
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Stoos – Fronalpstock/Klingenstock
Access to the ski resort of Stoos is from Schwyz on the world's steepest funicular (1,500 people/hour)… more
Ski lifts:
  • 8

1
1
3
3
Details
10. Madrisa (Davos Klosters)
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Davos Klosters
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Madrisa (Davos Klosters)
A 4-person gondola lift runs from Klosters up to the ski resort of Madrisa. After this, a modern… more
Ski lifts:
  • 8

1
2
4
1
Details
10. Zuoz – Pizzet/​Albanas
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Engadin St. Moritz
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Zuoz – Pizzet/Albanas
The ski resort of Zuoz is linked mainly by chairlifts. The 3-person chairlift to the Pizzet (2,465… more
Ski lifts:
  • 5

3
1
1
Details
10. Obersaxen/​Mundaun/​Val Lumnezia
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Surselva
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Obersaxen/Mundaun/Val Lumnezia
The ski resort of Obersaxen/Mundaun/Val Lumnezia is linked at the main points by modern 4-person and… more
Ski lifts:
  • 15

9
3
3
Details
10. Laax/​Flims/​Falera
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Flims Laax Falera
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Laax/Flims/Falera
Most of the slopes in the ski resort of Laax, Flims and Falera are accessed using modern, fast… more
Ski lifts:
  • 30

2
13
7
8
Details
10. Lauchernalp – Lötschental
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis) Lötschental
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Lauchernalp – Lötschental
The Wiler-Lauchernalp cable car runs approximately every 20 minutes from Wiler to the Lauchernalp ski… more
Ski lifts:
  • 6

1
1
2
1
1
Details
10. Meiringen-Hasliberg
Europe Switzerland Espace Mittelland Bern Bernese Oberland Jungfrau Region
Europe Switzerland Espace Mittelland Bern Bernese Oberland Haslital
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Meiringen-Hasliberg
Winter sports fans will find primarily high speed and comfortable lifts on the Hasliberg. The 6-person… more
Ski lifts:
  • 13

1
4
4
4
Details
10. Parsenn (Davos Klosters)
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Davos Klosters
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Parsenn (Davos Klosters)
From Davos and Klosters, a cable railway (Parsenn lift) and an aerial tramway (Gotschna lift) take… more
Ski lifts:
  • 18

2
4
2
6
4
Details
10. 4 Vallées – Verbier/​La Tzoumaz/​Nendaz/​Veysonnaz/​Thyon
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis) Val d’Hérens
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis) Val de Bagnes
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon
Mostly modern gondola lifts take guests from the base stations up to Les 4 Vallées ski resort. In… more
Ski lifts:
  • 68

4
13
3
16
30
2
Details
10. Rinderberg/​Saanerslochgrat/​Horneggli – Zweisimmen/​Saanenmöser/​Schönried/​St. Stephan
Europe Switzerland Espace Mittelland Bern Bernese Oberland Gstaad
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Rinderberg/Saanerslochgrat/Horneggli – Zweisimmen/Saanenmöser/Schönried/St. Stephan
From Zweisimmen and Saanenmöser, gondola lifts take you up to the ski resort. From Schönried, a… more
Ski lifts:
  • 16

4
7
5
Details
10. Splügen – Tambo
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Viamala
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Splügen – Tambo
A modern 8-person gondola lift leads from the base station in Splügen (1484 m) over the Blachtaboda… more
Ski lifts:
  • 7

2
2
1
2
Details
10. Les Portes du Soleil – Morzine/​Avoriaz/​Les Gets/​Châtel/​Morgins/​Champéry
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis) Val d'Illiez
Europe France Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Savoie Mont Blanc Haute-Savoie Portes du Soleil
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Les Portes du Soleil – Morzine/Avoriaz/Les Gets/Châtel/Morgins/Champéry
In general, most of the runs are serviced with rapid four and six person chair lifts. Quick gondola… more
Ski lifts:
  • 165

2
10
71
73
5
4
Details
34. Elm im Sernftal
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Glarus Sernftal
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Elm im Sernftal
A 6-person gondola lift leads up from the base to the ski resort at 1020 m. Afterwards, the high… more
Ski lifts:
  • 5

1
2
2
Details
34. Grüsch Danusa
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Prättigau
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Grüsch Danusa
Since 1992, the first 8-person gondola lift in Switzerland has been transporting winter sports… more
Ski lifts:
  • 6

2
1
3
Details
34. Gemsstock – Andermatt
Europe Switzerland Central Switzerland Uri Andermatt
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Gemsstock – Andermatt
From Andermatt, two consecutive cable cars take you up the Gemsstock at almost 3,000 metres. The… more
Ski lifts:
  • 4

2
1
1
Details
34. Saas-Fee
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis) Saas-Fee/​Saastal
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Saas-Fee
The Alpin Express, a three-cable circulating ropeway, runs from Saas-Fee up to the ski resort in two… more
Ski lifts:
  • 23

1
2
6
2
12
Details
34. Diavolezza/​Lagalb
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Engadin St. Moritz Val Bernina
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Diavolezza/Lagalb
The ski resort has two ski mountains with two long cable cars. One lift goes up to the Diavolezza,… more
Ski lifts:
  • 5

2
1
1
1
Details
34. Corvatsch/​Furtschellas
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Engadin St. Moritz
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Corvatsch/Furtschellas
From the valley in Surlej (Silvaplana) and Sils, cable cars take you up to the ski resort of Corvatsch… more
Ski lifts:
  • 14

3
6
5
Details
34. Rinerhorn (Davos Klosters)
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Davos Klosters
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Rinerhorn (Davos Klosters)
A 6-person gondola lift leads from the base up to the ski resort. Up in the ski resort, there are only… more
Ski lifts:
  • 7

1
6
Details
34. Vals – Dachberg
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Vals (Valsertal)
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Vals – Dachberg
An 8-person gondola lift goes from the edge of Vals up to Gadastatt at 1809 m. Three additional tow… more
Ski lifts:
  • 6

1
3
1
1
Details
34. Disentis
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Disentis Sedrun
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Disentis
A cable car lift leads from the S. Catrina base station in Disentis/Mustér up to the ski resort to… more
Ski lifts:
  • 12

2
3
5
1
1
Details
34. Grächen
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis) Matter Valley (Mattertal)
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Grächen
The unique fairy tale gondola takes you up from Graechen to the ski resort. The special thing about… more
Ski lifts:
  • 11

1
5
5
Details
34. Crans-Montana
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis)
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Crans-Montana
Four gondola lifts, ranging from older to more modern, lead up from Crans, Montana and Violettes to… more
Ski lifts:
  • 19

1
4
6
8
Details
34. Leukerbad
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis) Dalatal
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Leukerbad
The 80 person cable car goes up from the edge of Leukerbad and arrives at the 2340m high Rinderhuette… more
Ski lifts:
  • 13

1
2
1
3
2
4
Details
34. Schilthorn – Mürren/​Lauterbrunnen
Europe Switzerland Espace Mittelland Bern Bernese Oberland Jungfrau Region
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Schilthorn – Mürren/Lauterbrunnen
Four consecutive cable car lifts bring guests from the Stechelberg base station over Gimmelwald,… more
Ski lifts:
  • 16

1
5
7
2
1
Details
34. Savognin
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Savognin Bivio Albula Surses (Oberhalbstein)
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Savognin
A very modern 10-person gondola goes from Savognin (1200 m) up to Tigignas (1600 m). A 10-person… more
Ski lifts:
  • 12

2
1
6
3
Details
48. Bürchen/​Törbel – Moosalp
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis) Visp
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Bürchen/Törbel – Moosalp
In the Bürchen/Törbel ski resort, there is the Moosalp-Expres triple chairlift. Otherwise, there are… more
Ski lifts:
  • 8

1
6
1
Details
48. Languard – Pontresina
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Engadin St. Moritz Val Bernina
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Languard – Pontresina
There is only one t-bar lift and otherwise there are tow rope lifts. The double chair lift is only… more
Ski lifts:
  • 5

1
1
3
Details
48. Aela – Maloja
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Bregaglia Engadin
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Aela – Maloja
There are only t-bar and tow rope lifts operating on the Maloja Pass. more
Ski lifts:
  • 2

1
1
Details
1-50 out of 50 ski resorts