Pizol is a ski resort in the Northern Alps range, in Heidiland, St. Gallen, Switzerland 🇨🇭. The ski area stretches over 44 km of runs between 509 m and 2,250 m, served by 12 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. Pizol overlooks Bad Ragaz, a famous spa town, and Wangs. Its 44 km ski area is regularly praised for its welcome to families.
- Above Bad Ragaz (thermal baths)
- Very family-friendly
- View over the Rhine valley
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
A resort on a human scale, Pizol focuses on quality of welcome and proximity rather than impressive figures. Its 44 km of runs are perfect for a stay of 3 to 4 days, especially with family or for skiers who don't need to constantly renew their playground. Pizol's family reputation is well deserved: dedicated beginner areas, a well-run 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 laying the foundations of skiing with children. Pizol's altitude (509 m at the bottom, 2,250 m at the top) allows it to maintain decent snow cover in mid-winter. January and February are the most reliable; in December and March, it is worth checking conditions before finalising a booking. A stay in Pizol is clearly on the expensive side: a day lift pass costs 73€, and accommodation and mountain restaurants are among the most expensive in the Alps. It's the price of excellence, but be aware of it before you go. In short: Pizol doesn't rival the giants of skiing, and doesn't 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.
