Amden is a ski resort in the Northern Alps range, in Lac de Walenstadt, Saint-Gall, Switzerland 🇨🇭. The ski area stretches over 17 km of runs between 931 m and 1,684 m, served by 6 lifts. Day lift pass 40€ per adult.
* Price per adult for 1 day, public high-season rate. Reduced rates (online purchase, outside school holidays, families, children, seniors) are generally offered by the resort.
The run breakdown is given as a percentage of the kilometres for each difficulty level. Amden is a village perched above Lake Walenstadt. Its 17 km ski area, with no black runs, suits families.
- Balcony view over Lake Walenstadt
- Family ski area
- Affordable lift pass
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
Amden is a low-key resort on a modest scale — 17 km of runs for an intimate skiing experience, far from the bustle of the big resorts. This is where you come for calm, authenticity and no queues at the lifts at all. Amden's family reputation is well deserved: dedicated beginner areas, well-groomed green runs and a friendly atmosphere at the foot of the lifts. It is one of the most reassuring resorts in the Northern Alps for laying the foundations of skiing with children. Amden's moderate altitude — starting at 931 m, with the summit at 1,684 m — makes it sensitive to climate variations. January and February remain the safest months for optimal snow cover. Outside this window, checking the snow reports before you set off is strongly advised. The 40€ day lift pass places Amden among the mid-range resorts on price — neither cheap nor exorbitant. The quality of the ski area and its facilities justifies this price for most skiers. In short: Amden does not rival the giants of skiing, and does not claim to. It is an honest destination, often underrated, that deserves to be (re)discovered.
Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time
At this altitude, snow reliability depends on the conditions of the year. Check the state of the runs before you leave. Real-time data: Open-Meteo (weather model). Monthly averages: estimates based on the resort's historical data.
