Melchsee-Frutt is a ski resort in the Northern Alps range, in Obwald, Obwald, Switzerland 🇨🇭. The ski area stretches over 36 km of runs between 1,080 m and 2,255 m, served by 15 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 in each difficulty level. Melchsee-Frutt is a car-free plateau at nearly 1,900 m, around a mountain lake, reachable by gondola. The altitude ensures reliable snow cover.
- Car-free plateau
- Reliable snow at altitude
- By the lake
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
A resort on a human scale, Melchsee-Frutt focuses on the quality of its welcome and its closeness rather than on impressive figures. Its 36 km of runs are ideal for a stay of 3 to 4 days, especially for families or skiers who don't need to constantly renew their playground. Melchsee-Frutt's reputation as a family resort is well deserved: dedicated beginner areas, well-groomed green runs and a relaxed 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 altitude of Melchsee-Frutt (1,080 m at the base, 2,255 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 worth checking conditions before finalising a booking. The budget for a stay in Melchsee-Frutt 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: Melchsee-Frutt does not compete with the giants of skiing, and 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.
