Stoos is a ski resort in the Northern Alps range, in Schwytz, Schwytz, Switzerland 🇨🇭. The ski area stretches over 35 km of runs between 1,300 m and 1,935 m, served by 8 lifts. Day lift pass 59€ 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.
Pistes are broken down by percentage of kilometres for each difficulty level. Stoos is a car-free village above Schwytz, reached by a funicular billed as the steepest in the world. From the Fronalpstock, the view takes in about ten lakes.
- Steepest funicular in the world
- Car-free village
- View of ten lakes from the Fronalpstock
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
A resort on a human scale, Stoos prioritises the quality of its welcome and its closeness rather than impressive figures. Its 35 km of pistes are ideal for a stay of 3 to 4 days, especially for families or skiers who don't need to keep changing terrain. Technical terrain reigns supreme at Stoos: with 20 black and 69 red runs on offer, confirmed skiers will find plenty to challenge them. Off-piste and freeride are practised here in often excellent conditions, thanks to the altitude and the aspect of the slopes. Stoos's moderate altitude, starting at 1,300 m and topping out at 1,935 m, makes it sensitive to weather variations. January and February remain the safest months for optimal snow cover. Outside this window, checking snow reports before you leave is strongly advised. The budget for a stay in Stoos is clearly high: €59 for a day lift pass, plus accommodation and mountain restaurants among the most expensive in the Alps. It's the price of excellence, but you should be aware of it before setting off. In short: Stoos doesn't rival the giants of skiing but doesn't pretend to. It's an honest destination, often underrated, that deserves to be (re)discovered.
Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time
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.
