Wangs Ski Resort Guide
Wangs, Switzerland
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 40km |
| Highest Lift | 2,227m |
| Resort Height | 511m |
| Nearest Airports | St. Gallen-Altenrhein and Friedrichshafen |
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Wangs
The ski area of Wangs is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 511m, with 40km of marked runs.
Summary
Wangs has direct access to 40km of downhill skiing, with 14 marked pistes, served by a total of 13 ski lifts.
With ski lifts as high as 2,227m, snow cover is generally reliable.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Wangs offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Wangs.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Wangs is 6km long.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Wangs?
The next notable snow forecast is 28cm, expected on 22 December, with around 57cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
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| Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to resort |
Ski Area Stats
Wangs Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 1 | 1km |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 8 | 21km |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 5 | 18km |
| Downhill Total Length | 40km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 8km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 13 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Wangs Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,227m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 511m |
| Resort Altitude (Wangs) | 511m |
| Max Vertical | 1,716m |
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Wangs?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Vilters-Wangs, Wahlkreis Sarganserland.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Wangs is St. Gallen-Altenrhein, 47 minutes drive away.
Friedrichshafen, Zurich, Memmingen, Lugano, Basel, Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, Innsbruck Airport, Berne and Stuttgart airports are all within three hours drive.
St. Gallen-Altenrhein is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 13 ski lifts are able to uplift 20,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 2km of ski runs, with 2 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Wangs open?
Opened (since 18 November 2024).
Closes : 6 April 2025.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
Wangs Webcams
The Webcams in Wangs are not always up-to-date. Please check the date on the image to ensure you are seeing current snow conditions.
