Skilift Ghöch

Skilift Ghöch is a small ski area at 1060 m above sea level in the municipality of Bäretswil in the Zürcher Oberland, making it the highest-altitude ski area in the canton of Zurich. It comprises a pony lift on the left side of the area, ideal for beginners, and a T-bar/platter lift on the right side. The facility is run by a club and offers a points subscription, season passes and the Skistübli hut.

Families and Kids

The pony lift on the left side of the ski area is described as ideal for beginners, and the deliberately moderate prices are intended to keep a ski day affordable for young families with children. A ski school in the Zürcher Oberland is linked from the website.

Food and drinks

The Skistübli at the lift serves as the ski area's hut; it was renovated and reopened as a new venue in winter 2022/2023. Further details on the food offer are not given on the website.
1.4 km2

Status

Information

  • Easy slopes: 1.2 km
  • Intermediate slopes: 0.3 km
    • Ski school: Yes
    • Entrance fee: 22 CHF
    • Free entrance: No
    • Price range: $
    • Children activities: Children ski lessons

Opening hours

The lifts operate at weekends from 09:00 to 16:00 and on Wednesday afternoons from 13:00 to 16:00; over Christmas/New Year (21.12.2026–03.01.2027) daily 09:00–16:00 and during school holidays (22.–26.02.2027) 12:00–16:00.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
13:00-16:00 (Wednesday afternoon)
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
09:00-16:00 (Weekend)
Sunday
09:00-16:00 (Weekend)

Admission fees

Prices for using the lifts are deliberately kept moderate so that a ski day at Ghöch stays affordable for everyone, including young families with children. Besides day, morning and afternoon tickets, a points subscription is available, with one point deducted for the pony lift and two points for the platter lift, as well as season passes.
22 CHF
Day ticket for adults, valid 09:00–16:00.
17 CHF
Day ticket for children, valid 09:00–16:00.
17 CHF
Morning ticket for adults, valid 09:00–13:00.
14 CHF
Morning ticket for children, valid 09:00–13:00.
17 CHF
Afternoon ticket for adults, valid 12:00–16:00.
14 CHF
Afternoon ticket for children, valid 12:00–16:00.
12 CHF
Points subscription (Punkteabonnement) for adults and children; one point is deducted for the pony lift and two points for the platter lift.
140 CHF
Season pass for adults.
100 CHF
Season pass for children.

Contact

Webpage
ghoech.ch
Email
skilift@ghoech.ch
Address
Bäretswil

FAQ

  • How can I pay at the Skilift Ghöch ticket office?
    Payment is accepted in cash in Swiss francs or with TWINT. Debit and credit cards are not accepted for operational reasons.
  • Where can I park at the Skilift Ghöch?
    Parking is available at the TCS car park and along the pass road. Please park only on the valley side and not on the pavement, as fines are issued.
  • Which lift at the Skilift Ghöch is suitable for beginners?
    The pony lift on the left side of the ski area is ideal for beginners; the platter lift on the right side is a surface tow lift.
  • What should I do if I lose something at the Skilift Ghöch?
    Please contact the lift ticket office; lost items found may have been handed in there.

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