Gitschenen – Isenthal

Gitschenen is a small, family-friendly and clearly laid-out ski area above Isenthal in the canton of Uri. It is reached by cable car from Isenthal St. Jakob and offers well-groomed pistes and a ski lift. In winter, a snowshoe trail and various ski tours are also available.

Families and Kids

The ski area presents itself as small, family-friendly and clearly laid out, with well-groomed pistes and a ski lift suited to families.

Food and drinks

The Berggasthaus Gitschenen serves fresh dishes made from local products. The Alpstubli Gitschenen offers year-round accommodation in a glass igloo. A small kiosk at the ski lift serves barley and goulash soup, fries, sausages and sweets, and is a popular spot for après-ski.
3.4 km2

Status

Information

  • Easy slopes: 1.8 km
  • Intermediate slopes: 1.6 km
    • Entrance fee: 32 CHF
    • Free entrance: No
    • Price range: $

Opening hours

Depending on snow conditions, the ski lift operates from the end of November to 19 March on weekends and daily during school holidays from 09:30 to 16:00; Wednesday afternoon on request.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
09:30-16:00 (End of November to 19 March)
Sunday
09:30-16:00 (End of November to 19 March)

Admission fees

Day and half-day tickets are available for adults and children, either including or excluding the cable car. A season pass covers the ski lift and cable car, with a return cable-car trip included daily between 15 December and 15 March, and grants 50% off day tickets in seven other Uri ski areas and 13 Ticino ski areas, a voucher for eight summer experiences worth over CHF 70, and 20% off the Altdorf swimming pool.
32 CHF
Day ticket for adults including cable car.
21 CHF
Day ticket for children including cable car.
27 CHF
Day ticket for adults without cable car.
18 CHF
Day ticket for children without cable car.

Contact

Webpage
skiliftgitschenen.ch
Email
info@seilbahn-skilift-gitschenen.ch
Address
Obere Dorfstrasse 12, 6461 Isenthal

Access

Nearby stops

  • St. Jakob (Isenthal)0 meters walking distance
  • Gitschenen0 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Zug
1h 31m
Luzern
1h 43m
Bellinzona
1h 44m
Zürich HB
1h 56m
Lugano
1h 59m

FAQ

  • How do I reach the Gitschenen ski area?
    The ski area is reached from Isenthal St. Jakob by the Gitschenen cable car, which runs on demand every half hour during operating hours.
  • Are there snowshoeing and ski touring options at Gitschenen?
    Yes. A snowshoe circular trail called «Schrindi» runs from the Gitschenen cable-car mountain station via the ski-lift top station and Rüteli to the «Vordere Schrindi» viewpoint and back, taking about 1.5 hours. Ski tours include Gitschenen–Brisen (2404 m, 2.5 hours, 870 m ascent) and a longer route via Sinsgäuer Schonegg, Oberrickenbach and Chaiserstuel (2400 m) with descent to St. Jakob (5.5 hours).
  • What dining options are available at Gitschenen?
    The Berggasthaus Gitschenen serves fresh dishes made from local products. The Alpstubli Gitschenen offers year-round accommodation in a glass igloo. A small kiosk at the ski lift serves barley and goulash soup, fries, sausages and sweets.

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