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3.9 ⭐
⛷ Northern Alps

Disentis

📍 Surselva, Grisons, Switzerland 🇨🇭
Local costs €€€€€
Illustrative photo
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Ski area overview
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Green
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33%
Blue
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50%
Red
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17%
Black
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100
Number of runs
⛰️
60 km
Skiable runs
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1,227m
Village altitude
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2,833m
Summit
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12
Lifts
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68€
Lift pass / day *
🛒 Cost of living on site
High (7/10) · SnowFinder price index from € (cheapest) to €€€€€ (most expensive)
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Practical information

Disentis is a ski resort in the Northern Alps massif, in Surselva, Grisons, Switzerland 🇨🇭. The ski area spans 60 km of runs between 1,227 m and 2,833 m, served by 12 lifts. Day lift pass 68€ 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.

About Disentis

The breakdown of runs is given as a percentage of kilometres for each difficulty level. Disentis is dominated by its imposing Benedictine abbey, one of the oldest in Switzerland. Its ski area climbs to 2,833 m and offers beautiful off-piste routes.

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  • Benedictine abbey
  • Up to 2,833 m
  • Renowned off-piste
Atmosphere & character
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Nature
Wild setting, authenticity, away from the big crowds
Recommended levels
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Beginner
Wide green and blue runs, accessible ski schools
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Intermediate
A good choice of varied blue and red runs
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Advanced
Demanding red runs and plenty of black runs
Who is it for?
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Families
Perfect for introducing children to skiing
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Nature lovers
Authenticity and unspoilt surroundings
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Intermediate skiers
A good choice of blue and red runs
Best time to ski
December
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January
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February
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March
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April
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Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability

✍️ Our view of Disentis

A resort on a human scale, Disentis focuses on the quality of its welcome and its closeness rather than impressive figures. Its 60 km of runs are ideal for a stay of 3 to 4 days, especially for families or skiers who don't need to keep changing their playground. Disentis has kept the authentic feel of a mountain village, far from the concrete resorts of the 1970s. People come here for the clean air, unspoilt landscapes and a friendly atmosphere that stands in contrast to the industrialisation of skiing in some large ski areas. With a summit at 2,833 m and a village at 1,227 m, snow reliability at Disentis is generally good from January to the end of March. A few exceptionally mild winters can cause tensions early in the season, but the situation recovers quickly once serious snowfalls arrive. The budget for a stay in Disentis is clearly high: a 68€ day lift pass, plus accommodation and mountain restaurants that are among the most expensive in the Alps. It's the price of excellence, but you should be aware of it before you set off. In short: Disentis keeps its promises. A resort in the Northern Alps that will suit most skier profiles without disappointing.

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❄️ Weather in Disentis
Current conditions & 5-day forecast
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Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time

❄️ Snow depth right now (resort altitude)
Currently
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Avg. this month
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Annual avg.
130
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📍 Village (1,227 m) vs Summit (2,833 m)
🏘 In the village
Good snow cover from January to March on average.
⛰ At the summit
Good-quality snow from December to April.
🌨 Snowfall forecast – 5 days
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📊 Snow reliability
Best time to go
Jan → Mar ✓
Overall reliability
Excellent ●●●
Base altitude
1,227 m ⚠️
Peak-season snow depth
130 cm avg.

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.

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