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Melchsee-Frutt

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Melchsee-Frutt Ski Resort Guide

Melchsee-Frutt, Switzerland

Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForExpert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners and Snowfall!
Total Piste Length32km
Highest Lift2,255m
Resort Height1,080m
 Nearest AirportsZurich and Berne
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Melchsee-Frutt

The ski area of Melchsee-Frutt is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,080m, with 32km of marked runs.

Summary

Melchsee-Frutt has direct access to 32km of downhill skiing, with 13 marked pistes, served by a total of 10 ski lifts.

With ski lifts as high as 2,255m, snow cover is generally reliable.

Skiing

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

Snowboarding

Melchsee-Frutt offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Melchsee-Frutt.

Notable Ski Runs

The longest possible descent in Melchsee-Frutt is 9km long and the most difficult run is the 'Bonistock Stockap', which is 5km in length.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Melchsee-Frutt?

The next notable snow forecast is 15cm, expected on 21 November, with around 28cm forecast over the next 7 days.

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Ski Area Stats

Melchsee-Frutt Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 5 12km
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
 5 11km
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
 3 9km
Downhill
Total Length
32km
Cross Country
Total Length
15km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
10

Altitudes & Slopes

Melchsee-Frutt Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift2,255m
Lowest Piste1,080m
Resort Altitude (Melchsee-Frutt)1,080m
Max Vertical1,175m

Ski Slope Aspects

N, NW

Melchsee-Frutt has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow).

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Melchsee-Frutt
Expert Skiers
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
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Ski Lessons in Melchsee-Frutt

Find a Ski Instructor

To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Melchsee-Frutt Ski Schools and Melchsee-Frutt Ski Instructors.

Location and Map

Where is Melchsee-Frutt?

This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Kerns, Obwalden.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Melchsee-Frutt is Zurich, 88 minutes drive away.

Berne, Basel, Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, Lugano, St. Gallen-Altenrhein, Milan Malpensa and Friedrichshafen airports are all within three hours drive.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The 10 ski lifts are able to uplift 8,230 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, on 2km of ski runs, with 6 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Melchsee-Frutt open?

 Open from : 21 December 2024.

 Closes : 6 April 2025.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

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