Carì

Carì is a ski area in the Swiss canton of Ticino, above Faido, with slopes served by two chairlifts and a base station at around 1,650 m. The area offers marked downhill pistes, a sledging run, and dining at Osteria Belvedere and Ristorante La Pineta. It is reachable by car via the A2 motorway or by train to Faido followed by Postbus.

Families and Kids

Carì offers a sledging run with day and half-day sledging passes, and sledges can be rented for CHF 10. Children aged 6 to 11 have their own reduced ski-pass rates.

Food and drinks

Osteria Belvedere, situated between the two chairlifts at 2,000 m, offers self-service eating and is open daily at the same times as the ski lifts. Ristorante La Pineta, near the lift ticket office at 1,642 m, offers an à la carte menu with table service and different daily options. Further dining and accommodation options nearby include Ristorante-pensione Carì, Capanna Prodör and La Meta.
12.0 km2

Status

Information

  • Easy slopes: 6 km
  • Intermediate slopes: 2.4 km
  • Advanced slopes: 2.8 km
    • Entrance fee: 48 CHF
    • Free entrance: No
    • Price range: $
    • Children activities: Sledging

Opening hours

Opening hours unknown.

Admission fees

Skipass prices are published for the 2025-2026 winter season and rates do not include the magnetic card (CHF 5). Tickets are available as daily passes from 9 a.m., from 11:00 and from 12:30, as well as 2-day and 5-day passes, single rides, sledging day and half-day passes, and a paragliding day ticket. Reduced rates apply to children aged 6-11 and to youths, students up to 25, and AVS holders, and family passes cover one or two parents with under-18 children.
48 CHF
Adult admission
25 CHF
Child admission
39 CHF
Junior admission
105 CHF
Family admission

Contact

Webpage
cari.swiss
Email
info@cari.swiss
Address
Strada da lèlp 5, 6760 Carì

Access

Nearby stops

  • Carì, Paese250 meters walking distance
  • Prodör550 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Bellinzona
1h 13m
Lugano
1h 31m
Locarno
1h 48m
Zug
2h 33m
Luzern
3h 3m

FAQ

  • Is there a parking fee at Carì and how is it paid?
    Yes, a parking fee applies when the lifts are open. Payment is made by vehicle licence plate, either via mobile apps such as ParkingPay or TWINT, or at the lifts' ticket office. A night-parking ban applies on the main parking square from 00:00 to 08:00 for snow removal.
  • Can groups or schools stay overnight at Carì?
    Yes, Casa Alpina in Carì offers 54 beds in 13 rooms (2 to 8 beds per room), with showers and bathrooms on each floor, a large lounge and a fully equipped kitchen, plus a covered terrace and a ski room. It is described as ideal for groups, schools and businesses.
  • Are there special weekday offers at Carì?
    Yes, on Tuesdays a ladies' day and on Thursdays a pensioners' day are offered at CHF 48 including a one-day ski lift ticket and a meal, while Wednesdays are a students' day at CHF 38 including the ticket and a meal. A company offer is available on Fridays and Saturdays by booking only.

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