San Bernardino Ski Resort Guide
San Bernardino, Switzerland
Rated: 3/5 (from 5 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers and Beginners. |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 40km |
| Highest Lift | 2,530m |
| Resort Height | 2,500m |
| Nearest Airports | Lugano and St. Gallen-Altenrhein |
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San Bernardino
The ski area of San Bernardino is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 2,500m, with 40km of marked runs.
Summary
San Bernardino has direct access to 40km of downhill skiing, with 13 marked pistes, served by a total of 8 ski lifts.
The ski resort itself is at 2,500m, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 2,530m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
San Bernardino offers some good boarding and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in San Bernardino.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in San Bernardino is 3km long.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in San Bernardino?
The next notable snow forecast is 11cm, expected on 22 December.
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Snow this week
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| Snow to base | Snow to base |
Ski Area Stats
San Bernardino Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 1 | 2km |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 5 | 20km |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 7 | 18km |
| Downhill Total Length | 40km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 24km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 8 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
San Bernardino Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,530m |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (San Bernardino) | 2,500m |
| Lowest Piste | 1,607m |
| Max Vertical | 923m |
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is San Bernardino?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Mesocco, Region Moesa.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to San Bernardino is Lugano, 52 minutes drive away.
St. Gallen-Altenrhein, Milan Malpensa, Milan Linate, Bergamo, Zurich, Brescia, Memmingen, Basel and Parma airports are all within three hours drive.
Lugano is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The eight ski lifts are able to uplift 5,500 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is San Bernardino open?
Opened (since 7 December 2024).
Closes : 30 March 2025.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
