Elsigen-Metsch is a ski resort in the Northern Alps, in Frutigen, Bern, Switzerland 🇨🇭. The ski area covers 30 km of runs between 1,334 m and 2,289 m, served by 11 lifts. Day lift pass 55€ 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.
Day-pass prices are dynamic or not published: the price shown is an estimate. The breakdown of runs is given as a percentage of the kilometres for each difficulty level. Elsigen-Metsch overlooks Frutigen, at the entrance to the Engstligental. This 30 km ski area, mostly red runs, is part of the Adelboden-Lenk region but is not linked to the larger ski area.
- Close to Frutigen
- Mostly red runs
- Quiet
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
A resort on a human scale, Elsigen-Metsch focuses on the quality of its welcome and its closeness rather than impressive figures. Its 30 km of runs suit a stay of 3 to 4 days very well, especially for families or skiers who do not need to constantly change their playground. Elsigen-Metsch'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. Elsigen-Metsch's altitude (1,334 m at the base, 2,289 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 wise to check conditions before finalising a booking. The budget for a stay in Elsigen-Metsch is clearly high: 55€ 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 should be aware of it before you go. In short: Elsigen-Metsch does not rival the giants of skiing and does not pretend to. It is an honest destination, often underestimated, 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.
