Pizol Bad Ragaz

Pizol Bad Ragaz
The Pizol ski area near Bad Ragaz in the canton of St. Gallen offers around 50 kilometres of groomed pistes served by twelve modern lifts. Runs range from gentle slopes for beginners and varied carving pistes to demanding descents for experts, complemented by the Riderpark between Gaffia and Furt. Thanks to the 4.0 snowmaking system, the main and connecting pistes are snow-sure from the start of the season until early April.

Families and Kids

The Kinderland on Pardiel is a dedicated area for young beginners, with a conveyor belt supervised by a ski instructor and open to the public every Sunday from 10:00 to 15:00. The Heidi and Peter children's slope at the Prodboden practice lift features soft figures forming a varied course for young skiers and snowboarders. Younger children can combine the toboggan run from Furt to Maienberg with exciting MounTeens puzzles.

Food and drinks

Numerous restaurants and mountain huts on the Pizol serve a wide range of cuisine with views of the Alps and the St. Gallen Rhine Valley. Options include the Panoramarestaurant Edelweiss with its large sun terrace on Pardiel, the Pizolhütte at 2,227 m, the ski-in/ski-out Alpenhotel Furt, the mountain inn Zanuz, the Mountain Hotel Gaffia and the Gondelbar at the Bad Ragaz valley station. Combination offers range from breakfast on the mountain to culinary evening rides and picnic backpacks.
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Status

Information

  • Lockers: Yes
  • Easy slopes: 16 km
  • Intermediate slopes: 14 km
  • Advanced slopes: 6 km
    • Number of snowparks: 2
    • Night skiing: Yes
    • Ski school: Yes
    • Entrance fee: 63 CHF
    • Free entrance: No
    • Price range: $$
    • Children activities: Children ski lessons, Sledging, Snow play area

Opening hours

Pistes are open daily from 08:30 to 16:00 during the winter season, which runs from 27 November 2026 to 4 April 2027.
Monday
08:30-16:00 (27 November 2026 to 4 April 2027)
Tuesday
08:30-16:00 (27 November 2026 to 4 April 2027)
Wednesday
08:30-16:00 (27 November 2026 to 4 April 2027)
Thursday
08:30-16:00 (27 November 2026 to 4 April 2027)
Friday
08:30-16:00 (27 November 2026 to 4 April 2027)
Saturday
08:30-16:00 (27 November 2026 to 4 April 2027)
Sunday
08:30-16:00 (27 November 2026 to 4 April 2027)

Admission fees

The Pizol uses a static seasonal pricing system with four price levels depending on the season; a 1-day ticket starts at CHF 62 and rises to a maximum of CHF 74 in high season. Day and multi-day tickets are available, and children under 6 ride free when accompanied by an adult. Holders of a SBB GA or Half-Fare Card receive 50% off single journeys, and Pizolabo holders get 50% off day tickets in partner areas such as Klewenalp, Elm, Savognin, Grüsch Danusa, Wolzenalp and Wildhaus. A cancellation insurance can be added to web-shop day tickets.
63 CHF
Adult admission
31.5 CHF
1-day ticket for children aged 6 to 15.
0 CHF
Children under 6 ride free on the Pizol when accompanied by an adult.

Contact

Webpage
pizol.com
Email
info@pizol.com
Address
Loisstrasse 50, 7310 Bad Ragaz

FAQ

  • Is night skiing offered on the Pizol?
    Yes, if there is enough snow, night skiing takes place every Friday from 18 December 2026 to 26 March 2027 on the floodlit slope from Furt to Maienberg, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Night skiing and night sledging are included in the Pizol season and annual passes as well as in the Meilenweiss pass.
  • How long is the toboggan run on the Pizol?
    The toboggan run from Furt to Maienberg is 3.5 km long; in optimal snow conditions it can be extended into the valley to a total of 6 km, making it one of the longest toboggan runs in Eastern Switzerland. A second run leads from Maienberg down to Wangs (2.5 km).
  • What does the Riderpark on the Pizol offer?
    The Riderpark between Gaffia and Furt is managed by QParks and has easy, medium and advanced areas with around twenty obstacles such as boxes, tubes, rails and kickers. It is open to freeskiers and snowboarders of all levels and includes a chill area with views of the Rhine Valley and Lake Constance.
  • Can I combine a day of skiing with a visit to the thermal spa?
    Yes, the combined Ski & Spa offer includes a day ski pass on the Pizol and two hours of admission to the Tamina Therme in Bad Ragaz (without sauna). It can be purchased at the ticket offices of the Pizol cable cars, and the spa voucher can be redeemed on the same day.
  • Are there ski school lessons for children and adults?
    Yes, the Swiss Ski School Bad Ragaz-Wangs Pizol teaches children, teenagers and adults how to ski and snowboard. Specialised instructors also offer carving and telemark lessons and introduce guests to deep-snow descents and ski tours, and the school organises ski races for groups and clubs at the Prodboden practice lift on Pardiel.
  • Is there a children's area for beginners?
    Yes, the Kinderland on Pardiel is aimed at young beginners and includes a children's area with a conveyor belt run by the ski school. It is open to the public every Sunday from 10:00 to 15:00 with an instructor supervising the conveyor belt; use is free, but a gondola ticket for Bad Ragaz–Pardiel is required.

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