These ten ski resorts are all reachable from Zernez by public transport. From family-friendly slopes to high-altitude runs, there's something for every skier. Whether you're after quiet pistes or lively après-ski villages, the Swiss rail network brings you close to the action.
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The Zuoz / Pizzet family ski resort lies on the sun-drenched local mountain of Zuoz in the Engadin, reaching an altitude of 2465 m. Winter sports enthusiasts can take their first cautious steps on skis, set their best times on the timed slope and practise freestyle acrobatics in the snow park. The Funslope Gian Plaiv, the only one of its kind in the whole of Engadin, combines slope, snow park and cross-country course and is popular with families, beginners and advanced skiers alike.
14 km
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Easy slopes: 7 km
Intermediate slopes: 4 km
Advanced slopes: 3 km
Parsenn is the largest ski area of the Davos Klosters Mountains and links Davos with Klosters. The high-alpine terrain reaches the Weissfluh summit at 2,844 m above sea level and offers around 97 km of pistes at all levels of difficulty, including the legendary 12 km descent to Küblis. The funicular from Davos and the Gotschna gondola from Klosters access the area, which is regarded as a cradle of alpine skiing and snow research.
80 km18Easy slopes: 20 kmIntermediate slopes: 50 kmAdvanced slopes: 12 kmThe Müsella ski lift in La Punt Chamues-ch in the Engadin is a small, clearly laid-out ski area at the foot of the Munt Müsella and is ideal for skiing beginners. A platter lift accesses two short descents used almost exclusively by children, complemented by a magic carpet with an easy practice slope, a small pony lift, a small sledging hill with a short toboggan run and a children's playground next to the Restaurant Müsella. The car park at the edge of the village is just a short walk from the lift.
0.5 km1Easy slopes: 0.5 kmSkilift Survih is located on the edge of Samedan in the Upper Engadin and is a small, family-friendly ski area with a T-bar lift and a magic carpet. The sunny slopes are especially suited to ski and snowboard beginners, while the Chalandamarz Trail with slalom, skicross and figures lets children learn through play. Besides a sledging run and a restaurant with sun terrace, there are selected dates for night skiing.
1.4 km1Easy slopes: 1.4 km
Madrisa is Klosters' landmark mountain in Switzerland and a family-friendly ski area between 1887 and 2611 metres above sea level. The area offers 31 kilometres of slopes, several practice lifts for children, an 8.5-kilometre sledging run to Saas and winter hiking trails. The cable car and mountain restaurant are wheelchair accessible, and the 6-seater Schaffürggli chairlift is equipped for monoskiers.
24 km8Easy slopes: 6 kmIntermediate slopes: 16 kmAdvanced slopes: 2.8 km
The Scuol Motta Naluns ski area is located in the Lower Engadine in Switzerland, on the Silvretta in the canton of Graubünden. It offers around 70 kilometres of pistes with blue, red and black runs, three valley descents to Scuol, Ftan and Sent, as well as a snowpark, a children's area with childcare and a high-altitude cross-country ski trail. The area is accessed from Scuol and Ftan and suits families, snowboarders and leisure skiers.
40 km9Easy slopes: 18 kmIntermediate slopes: 20 kmAdvanced slopes: 3.4 km
Corviglia is the ski resort above St. Moritz in the Engadin, Switzerland, operated by Engadin St. Moritz Mountains AG and rated a five-star ski resort. It offers wide, groomed slopes for all levels, a snow park, a skicross course, and access up to Piz Nair at 3,057 metres. The area is reached by funiculars from St. Moritz and Celerina and also serves as a summer mountain for biking and hiking.
65 km20Easy slopes: 24 kmIntermediate slopes: 30 kmAdvanced slopes: 10 kmThe Tarasp family lift is idyllically situated in the mountain world of the Lower Engadine. Young and old alike learn their first descents on skis here. The facility is operated free of charge daily by the municipality of Scuol and includes a ski and toboggan run, a rail park and evening lighting on Tuesdays and Fridays.
0.3 km1Easy slopes: 0.3 km
Corvatsch-Furtschellas is a ski and hiking area in the Upper Engadin, Switzerland, near Silvaplana-Surlej and Sils. Its mountain station at 3,303 metres is the highest in the canton of Graubünden and offers 120 kilometres of slopes, the longest illuminated night piste in Switzerland, and the world's highest whisky distillery. The area is part of the larger Corvatsch, Diavolezza and Lagalb mountain landscape around Piz Bernina.
40 km15Easy slopes: 6 kmIntermediate slopes: 28 kmAdvanced slopes: 5 kmThe Languard Family Ski Resort is located in the centre of Pontresina in the Engadin. The compact area offers varied slopes for beginners and experienced skiers, ski and snowboard lessons, drag and disc lifts, and a children's snowpark with freestyle elements. Children up to 15 years of age ski free of charge.
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