Sils Ski Resort Guide
Sils, Switzerland
Rated: 3/5 (from 4 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 70km |
| Highest Lift | 3,303m |
| Resort Height | 1,797m |
| Nearest Airports | St. Gallen-Altenrhein and Lugano |
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Sils
The ski area of Sils is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,797m, with 70km of marked runs.
Summary
Sils has direct access to 70km of downhill skiing, with 20 marked pistes, served by a total of 9 ski lifts.
The ski resort itself is at 1,797m, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 3,303m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
Sils offers good sking, particularly, for Expert and Beginner skiers.
Snowboarding
Sils offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Sils.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Sils is 8km long.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Sils?
The next notable snow forecast is 4cm, expected on 22 December.
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Snow this week
| Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to resort |
Ski Area Stats
Sils Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 8 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 1 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 70km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 90km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 9 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Sils Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 3,303m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,797m |
| Resort Altitude (Sils) | 1,797m |
| Max Vertical | 1,506m |
Ski Slope Aspects
N
Sils has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow).
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Sils
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Sils Ski Schools and Sils Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Sils?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Sils is St. Gallen-Altenrhein, 129 minutes drive away.
Lugano, Innsbruck Airport, Brescia, Friedrichshafen, Zurich and Bolzano airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The nine ski lifts are able to uplift 7,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 6km of ski runs, with 2 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Sils open?
Opened (since 21 December 2024).
Closes : 21 April 2025.
Usual opening is Mid December, and usual closing is Mid April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
