Andermatt

Andermatt, Switzerland

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Andermatt

One of Switzerland's oldest and most picturesque villages - surrounded by mountains, now renewed with brand new luxury hotels, modern lifts (including a connection to Sedrun) and high quality restaurants and bars. Served by regular direct trains into the heart of the resort.

J2Ski visited Andermatt in January 2019 and you can find our Andermatt Trip Report here.

Summary

The Swiss ski resort of Andermatt is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,440m, with 101km of marked runs.

Andermatt is part of the SkiArena Andermatt-Sedrun area with access to 120km of downhill skiing, with 65 marked pistes, served by a total of 22 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Andermatt itself (101km of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other SkiArena Andermatt-Sedrun ski resorts of Disentis Sedrun and Realp. Andermatt is directly linked by Ski Lift to the ski areas of Sedrun.

With ski lifts as high as 2,960m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.

Snowboarding

Andermatt is highly rated by Snowboarders and there is a Snow Park in Andermatt.

Ski Area Stats

Andermatt Overview

 Notable Ski Runs

The longest possible descent in Andermatt is 5km long and the most difficult run is the 'Gletscher Abfahrt'.

Skiing

Situated just north of the St Gotthard Pass and thus earning the nickname "crossroads of the alps", the "old town" is compact and pretty, and is now complemented by an extensive new purpose-built resort development, that stands apart from the village in its own space. The ski area is normally snowsure, with skiing for good skiers served by lifts up to almost 3,000 metres altitude on the Gemsstock mountain.

The immediate skiing area, above Andermatt itself, is divided into two distinct areas...

The Gemsstock is a freeride paradise with a 2-stage gondola accessing a handful of Red and Black pistes and an extensive expanse of off-piste terrain with generally north-facing slopes that catch and keep the often abundant snow-falls that bless the area.

From the other side of town, the "Gütsch-Express" gives fast access to the varied mix of slopes on the "sunny side" of the valley - including the MATTI Kids-Arena. New lifts (completed in 2018) take skiers into the next valley, via the Schneehüenerstock, and beyond to the village of Sedrun. Alternative access is provided by the Matterhorn-Gotthard Railway that runs between the villages, allowing skiers and boarders to catch their breath, take in the view and even enjoy a unique Apres Ski Bar carriage.

In addition to downhill ski runs, there are a number of cross-country ski routes near the villages. Winter hiking and snowshoe routes are also marked out, together with sledging trails.

Nearly 20 restaurants and bars grace the slopes, providing high-quality snacks and meals under the Mountain Food brand.

We've been here! J2Ski visited Andermatt in January 2019 and you can see what we thought here in our Andermatt Trip Report.

There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.