Gstaad Mountain Rides Ski Resort

The Gstaad Mountain Rides offer pure skiing pleasure by being the gate to 220 kilometer (136 miles) of skiable terrain that suits every ability level. Its vast terrain seems to be endless as it stretches over nothing less than 10 peaks and lies between a altitude of 1000 (3280 feet) and 3000 (9842 feet) meter above sea level. The only glacier ski resort in the area of Bernese Oberland is well-know for boasting the best snow conditions, even in October. The resort separates in five sectors. If you decide for a ski pass that is valid for longer than two days, you can hit all of the sectors without any further charges. If you just want to spend one day in one of the sectors, there are day ski passes for each individual sector available. Children, under the age of 9 ski for free! With the super pass you´ll get access to the ski resort Les Alpes Vaudoises and Adelboden-Lenk. That means the resort comes to a total of 620 kilometers (385 miles) of trails to the visitors disposal!

The longest run is at La Videmanette and brings a length of 10 kilometers (6,2 miles). Follow from the summit down to Rougemont and enjoy the mostly blue marked trail with only a short part red for more advanced skiers. This way even beginners can try to ski this extra long skiing pleasure. If the hunger creeps up on you or if you surprisingly need a break in-between, welcome the countless mountain huts along the trails. The Wasserngrat makes even the best skiers think twice. The 2,5 kilometer (1,5 miles) long black trail Tiger Run is on extreme skiers right and the toughest hill in the region of Gstaad. Get a world cup feeling by skiing down the Mike from Grüningen run (was twice world champion in giant slalom).

Considered to be ideal for families is the Gstaader local mountain Wispile. It´s not just that it´s perfect for enjoying the beautiful trails but it´s also great for snow shoe hikes. Especially the panorama hiking trail along the Berggrats is well-known among locals and seasonnaires. You can also head to the toboggan run at Gsteig.

Special skiing fun promises the glacier. The glacier area has a height of up to 3000 meters (9842 feet). Hence, you can always expect best snow conditions. Highlight here is the terrain park, where you can actually start practicing your tricks in April. Here are three lines for different levels plus tables, kickers and rails. The giant ski-jump ´Big Mama´ is awesome for experienced skiers. More terrain parks are at Hornpark and in La Braye.