Grächen is a ski resort in the Northern Alps, in the Mattertal, Valais, Switzerland 🇨🇭. The ski area stretches over 44 km of runs between 1,619 m and 2,864 m, served by 10 lifts. Day lift pass 73€ 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.
Run distribution is given as a percentage of the kilometres of each difficulty level. Grächen is a sunny village at 1,619 m, on a terrace above the valley leading to Zermatt. Its Hannigalp ski area, 44 km mostly red runs, is designed for families with many offers for children.
- Certified family-friendly resort
- Sunny terrace
- Close to Zermatt
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
Designed on a human scale, Grächen focuses on the quality of its welcome and its closeness rather than on impressive figures. Its 44 km of runs suit a stay of 3 to 4 days perfectly, especially for families or skiers who do not need to constantly renew their playground. Grächen's family reputation is well deserved: dedicated beginner areas, a well-organised childcare service, 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 learning to ski with children. With a summit at 2,864 m and a village at 1,619 m, Grächen's snow reliability is generally dependable from January to the end of March. A few exceptionally mild winters may cause tension early in the season, but conditions recover quickly with the first significant snowfalls. The budget for a stay in Grächen is clearly high: 73€ 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: Grächen does not rival the giants of skiing but does not pretend 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.
