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3.3 ⭐
⛷ Northern Alps

Tschiertschen

📍 Schanfigg, Grisons, Switzerland 🇨🇭
Local costs €€€€€
Illustrative photo
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Ski area overview
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Green
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47%
Blue
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44%
Red
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9%
Black
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100
Number of runs
⛰️
32 km
Skiable runs
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1,350m
Village altitude
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2,381 m
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

Tschiertschen is a ski resort in the Northern Alps, in Schanfigg, Graubünden, Switzerland 🇨🇭. The ski area stretches over 32 km of runs between 1,350 m and 2,381 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 Tschiertschen

The breakdown of runs is given as a percentage of the kilometres for each difficulty level. Tschiertschen is a small village in the Schanfigg, a few kilometres from Chur, with a quiet 32 km ski area.

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  • Near Chur
  • Calm atmosphere
  • Family ski area
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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Beginner
Wide green and blue runs, accessible ski schools
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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 Tschiertschen

A resort on a human scale, Tschiertschen focuses on the quality of its welcome and its closeness rather than on impressive figures. Its 32 km of runs are well suited to a stay of 3 to 4 days, especially for families or skiers who don't need to constantly change their playground. Tschiertschen's reputation as a family resort is well earned: dedicated beginner areas, well-groomed green runs and a good-natured 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. Tschiertschen's altitude (1,350 m at the base, 2,381 m at the top) allows it to maintain a decent snow cover in the depths of winter. January and February are the most reliable; in December and March, it is best to check conditions before finalising a booking. The budget for a stay in Tschiertschen 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: Tschiertschen 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 Tschiertschen
Current conditions & 5-day forecast
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Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time

❄️ Snow depth right now (resort altitude)
Currently
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cm
Avg. this month
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cm
Annual avg.
130
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📍 Village (1,350 m) vs Summit (2,381 m)
🏘 In the village
Good snow cover from January to March on average.
⛰ At the summit
Good snow from January to March.
🌨 Snowfall forecast – 5 days
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📊 Snow reliability
Best time to go
Jan → Feb ✓
Overall reliability
Good ●●○
Base altitude
1,350 m ⚠️
Peak-season snow depth
130 cm avg.

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.

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