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⛷ Northern Alps

TschentenAlp

📍 Engstligental, Bern, Switzerland 🇨🇭
Local costs €€€€€
Illustrative photo
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Ski area overview
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Green
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15%
Blue
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70%
Red
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15%
Black
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100
Number of runs
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10 km
Skiable runs
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1,367m
Village altitude
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1,950m
Summit
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4
Lifts
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64€
Lift pass / day *
🛒 Cost of living on site
High (7/10) · SnowFinder price index from € (cheapest) to €€€€€ (most expensive)
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Practical information

TschentenAlp is a ski resort in the Northern Alps, in Engstligental, Bern, Switzerland 🇨🇭. The ski area stretches over 10 km of runs between 1,367 m and 1,950 m, served by 4 lifts. Day pass €64 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.

About TschentenAlp

The breakdown of runs is given as a percentage of the kilometres for each difficulty level. TschentenAlp is a small ski area above Adelboden, separate from the larger Adelboden-Lenk ski area. Its 10 km, mostly red, offer a quiet alternative.

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  • Above Adelboden
  • Calm atmosphere
  • Red runs
Atmosphere & character
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Family
Facilities designed for children, gentle runs
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Nature
Wild setting, authenticity, away from the big crowds
Recommended levels
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Intermediate
A good choice of varied blue and red runs
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Advanced
Demanding red runs and plenty of black runs
Who is it for?
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Families
Perfect for introducing children to skiing
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Nature lovers
Authenticity and unspoilt surroundings
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Intermediate skiers
A good choice of blue and red runs
Best time to ski
December
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January
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February
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March
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April
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Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability

✍️ Our verdict on TschentenAlp

TschentenAlp is a modestly sized, little-known resort — 10 km of runs for an intimate skiing experience, far from the bustle of the big resorts. This is where people come for calm, authenticity and no queues at the lifts. TschentenAlp has kept the identity of an authentic mountain village, far from the concrete resorts of the 1970s. Here, people come for the clean air, the unspoilt landscapes and a friendly atmosphere that stands apart from the industrialisation of skiing in some large ski areas. TschentenAlp's modest altitude — starting at 1,367 m, topping out at 1,950 m — makes it sensitive to climate variations. January and February remain the most reliable months for optimal snow cover. Outside this window, checking the snow reports before you leave is strongly recommended. The budget for a stay in TschentenAlp is clearly high: €64 for a day 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 set off. In short: TschentenAlp does not compete with the giants of skiing, and does not claim to. It is an honest destination, often underrated, that deserves to be (re)discovered.

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❄️ Weather in TschentenAlp
Current conditions & 5-day forecast
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Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time

❄️ Snow depth right now (resort altitude)
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Avg. this month
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Annual avg.
90
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📍 Village (1,367 m) vs Summit (1,950 m)
🏘 In the village
Good snow cover from January to March on average.
⛰ At the summit
Conditions vary depending on the winter.
🌨 Snowfall forecast – 5 days
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📊 Snow reliability
Best time to go
January only
Overall reliability
Average ●○○
Base altitude
1,367 m ⚠️
Peak-season snow depth
90 cm avg.

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.

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