Bosco Gurin is a ski resort in the Northern Alps range, in Vallemaggia, Ticino, Switzerland 🇨🇭. The ski area stretches over 30 km of runs between 1,482 m and 2,331 m, served by 7 lifts. Day lift pass 60€ 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 breakdown of runs is given as a percentage of the kilometres for each difficulty level. Bosco Gurin is the highest village in Ticino and the canton's only German-speaking one, founded by Walser settlers. Its 30 km ski area, mostly red runs, climbs to 2,331 m.
- Highest village in Ticino
- German-speaking Walser village
- Mostly red runs
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
A resort on a human scale, Bosco Gurin focuses on the quality of its welcome and its closeness rather than on impressive figures. Its 30 km of runs are ideal for a stay of 3 to 4 days, especially with family or for skiers who don't need to constantly renew their playground. Bosco Gurin has kept the identity of an authentic mountain village, far from the concrete resorts of the 1970s. People come here for the clean air, the unspoiled landscapes and a friendly atmosphere that stands in contrast to the industrialisation of skiing in some large ski areas. Bosco Gurin's altitude (1,482 m at the base, 2,331 m at the top) allows it to maintain decent snow cover in mid-winter. January and February are the most reliable months; in December and March, it is best to check conditions before finalising a booking. The budget for a stay in Bosco Gurin is clearly high: 60€ for a day lift pass, plus accommodation and mountain restaurants that are among the most expensive in the Alps. It is the price of excellence, but you need to be aware of it before you go. In short, Bosco Gurin does not compete with 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
Above 2,000 m, snow is generally guaranteed from mid-December to late March. Real-time data: Open-Meteo (weather model). Monthly averages: estimates based on the resort's historical data.
