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2.6 ⭐
⛷ Northern Alps

Gantrisch-Gurnigel

📍 Gantrisch, Berne, Switzerland 🇨🇭
Local costs €€€€€
Illustrative photo
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Ski area overview
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Green
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67%
Blue
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33%
Red
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0%
Black
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100
Number of runs
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6 km
Skiable runs
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1,340m
Village altitude
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1,590m
Summit
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3
Lifts
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46€
Lift pass / day *
🛒 Cost of living on site
Affordable (4/10) · SnowFinder index from € (cheapest) to €€€€€ (most expensive)
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Practical information

Gantrisch-Gurnigel is a ski resort in the Northern Alps massif, in Gantrisch, Berne, Switzerland 🇨🇭. The ski area stretches over 6 km of runs between 1,340 m and 1,590 m, served by 3 lifts. Day lift pass 46€ 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 Gantrisch-Gurnigel

The run distribution is given as a percentage of the kilometres for each difficulty level. The Gurnigel is a mountain pass in the Gantrisch Nature Park, south of Berne. Its mini ski area of 6 km, with no black runs, suits beginners.

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  • Close to Berne
  • Gantrisch Nature Park
  • Easy runs
Atmosphere & character
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Family
Facilities designed for children, gentle runs
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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
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 verdict on Gantrisch-Gurnigel

Gantrisch-Gurnigel is a low-key resort on a modest scale: 6 km of runs for an intimate skiing experience, far from the bustle of the big resorts. This is where people come for calm, authenticity and no queues at the lifts. Gantrisch-Gurnigel's family reputation is well earned: 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. The modest altitude of Gantrisch-Gurnigel, with the base at 1,340 m and the summit at 1,590 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 setting off is strongly advised. At 46€, the day lift pass places Gantrisch-Gurnigel among the intermediate resorts on budget: neither cheap nor exorbitant. The quality of the ski area and its facilities justifies the price for most skiers. In short, Gantrisch-Gurnigel doesn't rival the giants of skiing, and doesn't claim to. It is an honest destination, often underestimated, that deserves to be (re)discovered.

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

❄️ Snow depth right now (resort altitude)
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Avg. this month
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Annual avg.
70
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📍 Village (1,340 m) vs Summit (1,590 m)
🏘 In the village
Good snow cover from January to March on average.
⛰ At the summit
Conditions vary depending on the winter.
🌨 Snowfall forecast – 5 days
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📊 Snow reliability
Best time to go
January only
Overall reliability
Average ●○○
Base altitude
1,340 m ⚠️
Peak-season snow depth
70 cm avg.

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.

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