Ski Vacations in Switzerland
Switzerland has a lot to boast about when it comes to ski mountain vacation spot. Truly this magical place is blessed with the natural wonders of the magnificent Alps, which covers about 2/3rds of its geographical area. Switzerland has the highest inhabitable village in the Europe, the Juf, Canton Graubünden, the Visperterminen is the vineyard highest in Europe plus they are home to the steepest cog railway, the Pilatus Bahn and the steepest funicular railway in the world the Gelmerbahn!
If you are looking to spend your holiday with a ski vacation in Switzerland, you will have hundreds of locations to choose from to suit your own budget and preference. We would like to share three of the top ski vacation spots in Switzerland, ranked first according to their special criteria.
The Swiss ski resort of Zermatt
The Zermatt is the highest point for ski vacations in Switzerland, making it a very popular destination for tourists worldwide looking to experience the best ski vacation Switzerland has to offer. It has a direct access to 394 km of downhill skiing, with 59 individual pistes, amazingly served by 41 ski lifts! This place is located 1500 above sea level, and with pistes above 2500 meters, skiing and snowboarding is possible throughout the season. Here is a snowmaking facility in Zermatt which allows natural snow to be augmented through the use of 29 snow cannons. The airport is a mere two hours drive so it is perfectly ideal to spend a ski weekend, or snowboarding breaks during your trip to Switzerland.
The Swiss ski resort of Le Châble
Le Chable is the steepest ski resort in Switzerland, and has direct access to 150 km of downhill skiing. It has 70 individual pistes, served by 38 ski lifts. These pistes are located 2500m above sea level and so snowboarding and skiing is possible throughout the season. This is a wonderful place for good skiing experience especially for intermediate skiers. You can choose to stay at the Hotel Du Glacier a traditional hotel that dates back to over 100 years. The hotel offers spacious rooms and adequate amenities and you can reap substantial savings for your money by staying in his three star hotel.
Four Valleys
The Four Valleys in Switzerland is another fantastic ski resort you can choose for your next vacation. There are three airports within two hours drive of this cozy little place and you can spend a brief weekend with a loved one or family in Four Valleys. The Sion Airport is a mere hours’ drive and in there are three airports within two hours drive, so ski weekends, snowboard breaks and short ski holidays to Four Valleys are perfectly feasible. Four Valleys is a favorite with snowboarders and you can find plenty of adventurous souls here exploring the terrains of this magnificent ski heaven.
If you are looking for a place to spend ski vacations, these three places are the top spots for you to choose from. There is probably hundreds of different location spread all over Switzerland and you will find one that suits you no matter what your preference may be.
