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⛷ Northern Alps

Wispile (Gstaad)

📍 Gstaad region, Bern, Switzerland 🇨🇭
Local costs €€€€€
Illustrative photo
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Ski area overview
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Green
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40%
Blue
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42%
Red
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18%
Black
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100
Number of runs
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9 km
Skiable runs
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1,043m
Village altitude
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1,939m
Summit
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5
Lifts
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99€
Lift pass / day *
🛒 Cost of living on site
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Practical information

Wispile (Gstaad) is a ski resort in the Northern Alps massif, in the Gstaad region, Bern, Switzerland 🇨🇭. The ski area covers 9 km of pistes between 1,043 m and 1,939 m, served by 5 lifts. Day pass 99€ 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 Wispile (Gstaad)

The run distribution is shown as a percentage of the kilometres for each difficulty level. La Wispile is the small ski area that sits directly above Gstaad, reached by gondola from the village. Its handful of varied runs can be skied with the Gstaad regional lift pass.

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  • Direct access from Gstaad
  • View over the region
  • Gstaad lift pass
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 take on Wispile (Gstaad)

Wispile (Gstaad) is a low-key resort on a modest scale: 9 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. Wispile (Gstaad)'s family reputation is well earned, with dedicated beginner areas, well-groomed green runs and a laid-back atmosphere at the foot of the lifts. It is one of the most reassuring resorts in the Northern Alps for getting children started on skiing. Wispile (Gstaad)'s moderate altitude, starting at 1,043 m and rising to 1,939 m, makes it sensitive to climate variations. January and February remain the safest months for optimal snow cover. Outside this window, checking the snow reports before setting off is strongly recommended. A stay in Wispile (Gstaad) is clearly expensive: 99€ 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 go. In short, Wispile (Gstaad) doesn't compete with the giants of skiing and doesn't pretend to. It is an honest, often underrated destination that deserves to be (re)discovered.

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❄️ Weather in Wispile (Gstaad)
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 (1,043 m) vs Summit (1,939 m)
🏘 In the village
Snow cover varies from year to year: check before you go.
⛰ 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
1,043 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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