Chäserrugg-Alt St. Johann

Chäserrugg-Alt St. Johann
The Chäserrugg-Alt St. Johann ski area is located in eastern Switzerland in the Toggenburg region of the canton of St. Gallen, stretching between the Chäserrugg summit at 2,262 m, Unterwasser and Alt St. Johann. It offers around 50 kilometres of pistes, modern lifts and infrastructure shaped by the architects Herzog & de Meuron. The offering also includes winter hiking trails, sledging runs and cross-country trails.

Families and Kids

The Chäserrugg ski school teaches children from the age of three at meeting points in Alt St. Johann and on the Iltios, where a Snow Kids Village with magic carpet, rope lift and T-bar lift provides a sheltered start. Offers include a weekend Snowli Camp, week-long group courses, private lessons and a January course in Alt St. Johann, and a ski school bus brings children from Frauenfeld, Winterthur and Uster.

Food and drinks

The Herzog & de Meuron summit restaurant at 2,262 m offers regional and seasonal cuisine with table service in the main restaurant, take-out in the Hall and a sheltered terrace. Further options include the Iltios mountain restaurant with a sun terrace and child-friendly menu, the Stöfeli Mountain Inn, the Espel Pavilion with Toggenburg tarte flambée, and the Café-Bar at Unterwasser Station.
35.0 km8

Status

Information

  • Lockers: Yes
  • Easy slopes: 7 km
  • Advanced slopes: 1.6 km
    • Ski school: Yes
    • Entrance fee: 62 CHF
    • Free entrance: No
    • Price range: $$
    • Children activities: Children ski lessons, Sledging, Snow play area

Opening hours

The pistes are open daily in winter 2026/27 from 19 December 2026 to 4 April 2027, with the mountain railways running from 08:00 to 17:00 during this period. From 21 November 2026, weekend operations are possible in favourable conditions.
Monday
08:00-17:00 (19 Dec 2026 – 04 April 2027)
Tuesday
08:00-17:00 (19 Dec 2026 – 04 April 2027)
Wednesday
08:00-17:00 (19 Dec 2026 – 04 April 2027)
Thursday
08:00-17:00 (19 Dec 2026 – 04 April 2027)
Friday
08:00-17:00 (19 Dec 2026 – 04 April 2027)
Saturday
08:00-17:00 (19 Dec 2026 – 04 April 2027)
Sunday
08:00-17:00 (19 Dec 2026 – 04 April 2027)

Admission fees

Day and multi-day passes are valid throughout the entire Chäserrugg area, and multi-day tickets are valid on consecutive days. A 4-hour card, a beginner ticket for the Iltios area and a separate day pass for the Alt St. Johann–Sellamatt–Ruestel route are also available. Prices follow a dynamic Best Time system and depend on booking date, demand and chosen day, so booking earlier online generally gives a better price; holders of a GA or Half-Fare travelcard receive a discount.
62 CHF
Adult admission
31 CHF
Chäserrugg Ticket for children aged 6 to 15.
31 CHF
Chäserrugg Ticket with Half-Fare or GA Travelcard.

Contact

Webpage
chaeserrugg.ch
Email
info@chaeserrugg.ch
Address
Frühweidstrasse 8, 9657 Unterwasser

Access

Nearby stops

  • Alt St. Johann (Sellamattbahn)0 meters walking distance
  • Chäserrugg0 meters walking distance
  • Alp Sellamatt0 meters walking distance
  • Iltios50 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
St. Gallen
1h 26m
Chur
1h 41m
Zürich HB
1h 59m
Zug
2h 19m
Luzern
2h 44m

FAQ

  • Is there a beginner ticket for the Iltios area?
    Yes, the Beginner Ticket Iltios is valid for the funicular Unterwasser–Iltios, the practice lift and the children's area on Iltios. A blue run leads from the practice lift down to the valley in Unterwasser, and the funicular can also be used for the descent.
  • How does the Best Time Ticket pricing work?
    Ski pass prices vary through the season and depend on the booking date, demand and the chosen day. Booking earlier online generally gives a better price. A 4-hour card, day and multi-day passes, a beginner ticket and an Alt St. Johann day pass are available.
  • Can I insure my ski pass against bad weather?
    Yes, when buying a Best Time Ticket online you can add weather insurance from Sensible Weather. If there is a certain amount of precipitation during operating hours, the ticket price for that day is refunded automatically, and the pass remains usable.
  • Where can I rent ski equipment and store it at the resort?
    Equipment such as skis, snowboards, helmets and boots can be hired at the Sport Shop on the Iltios, which also has a Völkl test centre. Heated depot lockers for two or four pieces of equipment can be rented by the day, week or season at the top station of the Iltios cable lift.
  • What children's ski programmes are offered?
    The Chäserrugg ski school teaches children from the age of three, with meeting points in Alt St. Johann and on the Iltios. There is a Snowli Camp at weekends, week-long group courses, private lessons, a January course in Alt St. Johann and a ski school bus from Frauenfeld, Winterthur and Uster.
  • How do I reach the ski area by public transport?
    Take the train to Wattwil or Nesslau and continue with the PostAuto regional bus to Unterwasser, Chäserrugg Bahn, or to Alt St. Johann, Dorf, depending on which valley station you are heading for.

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