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Pontresina Ski Resort Guide

Pontresina, Switzerland

Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForSnowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski.
Total Piste Length29km
Highest Lift3,300m
Resort Height1,800m
 Nearest AirportsSt. Gallen-Altenrhein and Innsbruck Airport
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Pontresina

The ski area of Pontresina is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,800m, with 29km of marked runs.

Summary

Pontresina has direct access to 29km of downhill skiing, with 47 marked pistes, served by a total of 24 ski lifts.

The ski resort itself is at 1,800m, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 3,300m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.

Skiing

Pontresina offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate skiers.

Snowboarding

Pontresina is highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Pontresina.

Notable Ski Runs

The longest possible descent in Pontresina is 10km long.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Pontresina?

The next notable snow forecast is 13cm, expected on 23 March.

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Ski Area Stats

Pontresina Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 3 17km
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
1412km
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
 6 
Downhill
Total Length
29km
Cross Country
Total Length
210km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
24

Altitudes & Slopes

Pontresina Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift3,300m
Resort Altitude (Pontresina)1,800m
Lowest Piste1,700m
Max Vertical1,600m

Ski Slope Aspects

N, W

Pontresina has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow), as well as west.

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Pontresina
Expert Skiers
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
Snow
Apres-Ski

Ski Hire in Pontresina

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Ski Lessons in Pontresina

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

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Location and Map

Where is Pontresina?

This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Region Maloja, Grisons.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Pontresina is St. Gallen-Altenrhein, 139 minutes drive away.

Innsbruck Airport, Lugano, Friedrichshafen and Bolzano airports are all within three hours drive.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The 24 ski lifts are able to uplift 33,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, on 2km of ski runs, with 40 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Pontresina open?

 Closes : 5 May 2024.

Usual opening is mid October, and usual closing is Late May.

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

Pontresina