Gemsstock (Andermatt) is a ski resort in the Northern Alps range, in Urseren, Uri, Switzerland 🇨🇭. The ski area stretches over 31 km of runs between 1,444 m and 2,961 m, served by 4 lifts. Day lift pass €94 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 of each difficulty. Gemsstock rises directly above Andermatt and peaks at 2,961 m. With no blue runs at all, it is reserved for good skiers and is known for its off-piste slopes. It is separate from the linked ski area Andermatt – Sedrun.
- Renowned freeride terrain
- No blue runs
- High-altitude snow
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
A resort on a human scale, Gemsstock (Andermatt) focuses on the quality of its welcome and its closeness rather than on impressive figures. Its 31 km of runs are a good fit for a stay of 3 to 4 days, especially with families or skiers who don't need to keep changing their playground. Technical terrain is king at Gemsstock (Andermatt): with 55 black runs and 45 red runs on offer, confident skiers will find plenty to test themselves. Off-piste and freeride skiing are often enjoyed in excellent conditions thanks to the altitude and the orientation of the slopes. With a summit at 2,961 m and a village at 1,444 m, snow reliability at Gemsstock (Andermatt) is generally dependable from January to the end of March. A few exceptionally mild winters can cause shortages early in the season, but conditions soon recover with the first serious snowfalls. The budget for a stay at Gemsstock (Andermatt) is clearly high: €94 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: Gemsstock (Andermatt) does not rival the giants of skiing, and does not pretend to. It is an honest, often underrated destination 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.
