Swiss Ski Areas Lift Connection Moves Forward
Swiss Ski Areas Lift Connection Moves Forward
Published : 27-Aug-2014 11:36
A map showing the proposed ski lift connection between the Swiss resorts of Andermatt and of neighbouring Sedrun has been published. Work is reported to have started on the slopes this summer in preparation for the huge changes required.
Seven gondola and (mostly) quad chair lifts will be needed to make the connection, with another six lifts (most of them drags) shown on the map to replace existing lifts. Some of the larger connecting lifts will also replace older structures above Andermatt although four of the lifts will be on new terrain.
A large number of new ski runs will also be created, most of them graded blue or red but one crucial section is currently shown as a black run only travelling from Andermatt to Sedrun, although it's possible to ski on blues and reds in the other direction.
The expansion is linked to the development of a large five star resort base at Andermatt over recent years which is revitalising the resort.
The connection, which should create a ski area of more than 200km, one of the largest in Switzerland, should be finished for winter 2017/18. More details and map at: http://www.skiarena.ch/infos/projekt-skiarena.html
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