Melchsee-Frutt Ski Resort Guide
Melchsee-Frutt, Switzerland
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners and Snowfall! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 32km |
| Highest Lift | 2,255m |
| Resort Height | 1,080m |
| Nearest Airports | Zurich 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 28cm, expected on 22 December, with around 60cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
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| Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to resort |
Ski Area Stats
Melchsee-Frutt Ski Area
| 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
| Highest Lift | 2,255m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,080m |
| Resort Altitude (Melchsee-Frutt) | 1,080m |
| Max Vertical | 1,175m |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, NW
Melchsee-Frutt has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow).
Ratings & Suitability
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| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
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Ski Lessons in Melchsee-Frutt
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?
Opened (since 21 December 2024).
Closes : 6 April 2025.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
