Obersaxen Ski Resort Guide
Obersaxen, Switzerland
Rated: 2/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Snowboarders and Snowfall. |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 120km |
| Highest Lift | 2,300m |
| Resort Height | 1,300m |
| Nearest Airports | St. Gallen-Altenrhein and Friedrichshafen |
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Obersaxen
The ski area of Obersaxen is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,300m, with 120km of marked runs.
Summary
Obersaxen has direct access to 120km of downhill skiing, with 52 marked pistes, served by a total of 20 ski lifts.
With ski lifts as high as 2,300m, snow cover is generally reliable.
Skiing
Obersaxen offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate skiers.
Snowboarding
Obersaxen offers some good boarding and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Obersaxen.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Obersaxen is 15km long and the most difficult run is the 'Stein - Wali or Stein - Kartischa'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Obersaxen?
The next notable snow forecast is 3cm, expected on 19 December, with around 92cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
Obersaxen Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 8 | 20km |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 22 | 40km |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 22 | 60km |
| Downhill Total Length | 120km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 30km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 20 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Obersaxen Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,300m |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Obersaxen) | 1,300m |
| Lowest Piste | 1,200m |
| Max Vertical | 1,100m |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, S
Obersaxen has ski slopes facing both north and south, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.
Ratings & Suitability
| Intermediate Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Obersaxen
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Obersaxen Ski Schools and Obersaxen Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Obersaxen?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Obersaxen Mundaun, Region Surselva.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Obersaxen is St. Gallen-Altenrhein, 97 minutes drive away.
Friedrichshafen, Lugano, Zurich, Memmingen and Basel airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 20 ski lifts are able to uplift 4,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 5km of ski runs, with 16 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Obersaxen open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
