Skilifte Gantrisch Gurnigel

The Skilifte Gantrisch Gurnigel are located on the Gurnigel pass in the municipality of Rüeggisberg in the canton of Bern. The compact ski area offers around 6 km of groomed pistes in varied terrain, served by the Länggrätli and Kuhberg lifts and the Pinocchio children's area. Skiers enjoy views of the Gantrisch, and sledging, cross-country skiing, ski touring and winter hiking are also available.

Families and Kids

The Pinocchio children's area at 1590 m offers an easy 100 m lift for beginners. Skischule Gantrisch provides ski and snowboard lessons for children and adults at all levels. A family discount gives one child free on hourly and day tickets when two adults and at least two children buy together.
6.0 km2

Status

Information

  • Easy slopes: 5 km
  • Intermediate slopes: 1.2 km
    • Number of snowparks: 0
    • Ski school: Yes
    • Entrance fee: 44 CHF
    • Free entrance: No
    • Price range: $
    • Children activities: Children ski lessons, Sledging

Opening hours

Opening hours unknown.

Admission fees

Gantrisch is part of the Magic Pass, which grants unlimited season skiing on all Gantrisch lifts plus over 100 winter and 48 summer destinations in Switzerland. Besides day tickets, flexible 2-, 3- and 4-hour tickets and one-hour follow-on tickets are available, as well as transferable coupon booklets and single rides. Schools receive reduced day and half-day tickets Monday to Friday, and families get one child free on hourly and day tickets when two adults and at least two children buy together. When the lift and piste offering is limited, tickets are sold at reduced prices.
44 CHF
Day ticket for adults.
27 CHF
Day ticket for children aged 6–16.
6 CHF
Single ride on the Länggrätli lift or three single rides on the Kuhberg lift, adults.
4 CHF
Single ride on the Länggrätli lift or three single rides on the Kuhberg lift, children aged 6–16.
32 CHF
2-hour ticket for adults.
19 CHF
2-hour ticket for children aged 6–16.
35 CHF
3-hour ticket for adults.
22 CHF
3-hour ticket for children aged 6–16.
39 CHF
4-hour ticket for adults.
23 CHF
4-hour ticket for children aged 6–16.
7 CHF
One-hour follow-on ticket for adults.
5 CHF
One-hour follow-on ticket for children aged 6–16.
55 CHF
Transferable 30-coupon booklet (10 adult rides / 15 child rides).
120 CHF
Transferable 75-coupon booklet (25 adult rides / 38 child rides).
21 CHF
School day ticket Monday–Friday for children aged 6–16.
16 CHF
Half-day school ticket Monday–Friday for children aged 6–16.

Contact

Webpage
skiliftegantrischgurnigel.ch
Email
kontakt@skiliftegantrischgurnigel.ch
Address
Wasserscheide, 3099 Rüeggisberg

FAQ

  • Is the Gantrisch Gurnigel ski area included in the Magic Pass?
    Yes. Gantrisch is part of the Magic Pass, which allows unlimited skiing all season on all Gantrisch lifts as well as at over 100 winter destinations and 48 summer destinations across Switzerland. The pass is available for children, teenagers and adults at magicpass.ch.
  • How do I reach the Gantrisch Gurnigel ski area by public transport?
    PostAuto runs two daily services directly into the ski area, with stops at Thurnen, Riggisberg and Wasserscheide. The timetable may vary seasonally.
  • Is parking available at the Gurnigel pass?
    Yes. Around 300 free parking spaces are available near the lifts on the Gurnigel pass in the municipality of Rüeggisberg.
  • Are ski and snowboard lessons offered at Gantrisch Gurnigel?
    Yes. Skischule Gantrisch offers ski and snowboard lessons for children and adults at all levels. Contact: Adrian Tanner, 079 124 90 04, kontakt@skischulegantrisch.ch.
  • What other winter activities are available besides downhill skiing?
    In addition to downhill skiing, the area offers sledging, cross-country skiing, ski touring and winter hiking.
  • What happens to ticket prices when only part of the lifts and pistes are open?
    In precarious snow conditions the offer is maintained where possible with a reduced lift and piste offering, and tickets are then sold at reduced prices.

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