Bosco Gurin – Grossalp

Bosco Gurin – Grossalp is a ski area in the Swiss canton of Ticino, above the Walser village of Bosco Gurin, the highest village in the canton at 1,506 m. The area offers around 30 km of downhill pistes served by two 4-seat chairlifts, three ski lifts and two magic carpets, reaching Sonnenberg at 2,500 m, Guriner Furka at 2,360 m and Rossboda at 2,000 m. Skiing, snowboarding and freestyle are complemented by a Swiss ski and snowboard school, a children's area with magic carpet, a 4 km sledging run and winter hiking. The historic village is known for its Walser culture, the Ggurijnartitsch dialect and the Walserhaus museum.

Families and Kids

Near the chairlift departure there is a children's area called Kid's Village with a magic carpet for learning to ski. The Swiss Ski School Gadumdschi Team offers lessons, and a 4 km sledging run leads from Rossboda down to the village. A small natural ice rink at the foot of the village is open from December to March.

Food and drinks

The Hotel Ristorante Walser at the entrance to the village has a large restaurant with a typical wooden dining room and open fireplace, plus an American bar. The Ristorante Pizzeria Rossboda sits at the top of the chairlift at 2,000 m with a panoramic terrace over the valley. A Bar Rovana next to the ice rink serves warm drinks.
18.0 km4

Status

Information

  • Easy slopes: 6 km
  • Intermediate slopes: 9 km
  • Advanced slopes: 4 km

    • Ski school: Yes

    • Entrance fee: 57 CHF
    • Free entrance: No
    • Price range: $$

    • Children activities: Children ski lessons, Sledging, Snow play area

Opening hours

Pistes are open daily from 08:50 to 16:00 during the winter season, with the last piste check at 16:30.
Monday
08:50-16:00 (Winter season 2025/2026)
Tuesday
08:50-16:00 (Winter season 2025/2026)
Wednesday
08:50-16:00 (Winter season 2025/2026)
Thursday
08:50-16:00 (Winter season 2025/2026)
Friday
08:50-16:00 (Winter season 2025/2026)
Saturday
08:50-16:00 (Winter season 2025/2026)
Sunday
08:50-16:00 (Winter season 2025/2026)

Admission fees

Day passes are available from 08:50 or from 11:00, and half-day passes from 12:30. Multi-day consecutive passes for 2, 3 or 5 days are offered, as well as a beginner recreation area day pass. A 20% discount on the day pass applies when the lifts operate in reduced mode, and a rechargeable Key Card costs CHF 5. Season passes are available via ticinopass.ch, and special rates for groups are available on request.
57 CHF
Adult admission
22 CHF
Child admission
37 CHF
Junior admission
47 CHF
Student admission
47 CHF
Senior admission
90 CHF
Family admission

Contact

Webpage
bosco-gurin.ch
Email
info@bosco-gurin.ch
Address
6685 Bosco Gurin

Access

Nearby stops

  • Bosco/Gurin, Paese650 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Locarno
1h 35m
Bellinzona
2h 3m
Lugano
2h 17m
Zug
3h 22m
Luzern
3h 34m

FAQ

  • Is there a ski school at Bosco Gurin – Grossalp?
    Yes, the Swiss Ski and Snowboard School Gadumdschi Team operates on the Grossalp slopes and offers private and group lessons in skiing and snowboarding.
  • What can families with young children do at Bosco Gurin – Grossalp?
    Near the chairlift departure there is a children's area called Kid's Village with a magic carpet for learning to ski, and a 4 km sledging run leads from Rossboda down to Bosco Gurin. There is also a small natural ice rink at the foot of the village, open from December to March.
  • What other winter activities besides skiing are offered at Bosco Gurin – Grossalp?
    The area offers winter hiking to the Ritzberg or Martschenspitz, snowshoeing in the Walser landscape, sledging on the 4 km run from Rossboda, and ice skating on a natural rink at the village.
  • How can I reach Bosco Gurin – Grossalp by public transport?
    From Locarno railway station, Bosco Gurin is easily reached by bus, with numerous daily connections.

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