From an alp perspective, Andermatt's skiing system is not one of the biggest ones. The lifts are relatively few, and just like in Chamonix, the system is divided among different mountains where the easiest way to go from one to the other is by bus or train.
Even though the Andermatt system is not the biggest ski system, the smoothest or by all means the most modern one, there are plenty of rewards when it comes to skiing for those who come here. The resort is famous for being a safe choice if you want to be sure of snow and countless days of a cushioned prime alpine environment. This has given the resort a bit of a cult following, and there are countless riders coming back year after year. For those who want the feeling of a genuine, cozy alp-city, Andermatt is hard to beat. The village is, just like the lift system, relatively unchanged from its original state. You can also go across to the neighboring city of Sedrun by train without a problem.
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Andermatt Snow forecast
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Wednesday4 cm snow-0.1°
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Thursday0 cm0.6°
0.3 m/s -
Friday0 cm2.1°
0.5 m/s
Facts about Andermatt
| Number of slopes: | 61 |
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| Total length of pistes: | 103 km |
Lifts (Total: 20)
| Gondola lift: | 2 |
| Aerial tramway: | 3 |
| Chair lifts: | 8 |
| Magic carpet: | 2 |
| Lift capacity: | 21200 persons/hour |
Vertical drop
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Highest Point: 2961 m |
| Vertical drop: 1517 m | |
| Base Point: 1444 m |
Season
| Start: | 15 November |
| End: | 19 April |
Cross country skiing
| Tracks: | 36 km |
| Lit tracks: | 2 km |
| Artificial snow: | 0 km |
Areas
| Snowparks: | 1 |
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Reviews for Andermatt
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Insane freeride and touring options at Gemstock. Not as good for intermediate but who cares... Lifts getting old so sometimes queues on weekends. Over... Read more (34 words)
Fantastically nice ski resort, everything from lovely sunny slopes to really cool off-piste. The back side of Gemstock is like a big wonderful off-pis... Read more (80 words)

Fantastic mountain. Most cool off-piste skiing from the top of the mountain. Also when with the train to Disentis where there are more cool off-piste ... Read more (42 words)
Very good if you are looking for off-piste and lift-started tours.
There was a scarce week in mid-February 2020. Had two (50 plus 20cm) nightly snowf... Read more (454 words)
Spent v.6 2020 in the village. Took the train from Zurich airport which was reasonably cheap and smooth. Once in place several plus degrees and rain. ... Read more (334 words)

Freeride mecca on the gemstock

Note yesterday only here if you like off piste and do not want to party the village is stendöd after 22 if you do not want to pay expensive at the new... Read more (133 words)
I was in Andermatt weekend week 11. We came there and it had not been snowing for a few days, although it was very easy to find untouched snow.
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Positive: Good Mecka for those who like offpiste. Good jaw at the restaurants. Great area, Nätschen, as few people use, take the train! (the lift card... Read more (198 words)

Is in Andermatt for the second time. Has been in the 20th century resorts in the Alps and Canada. In addition to Whistler, Andermatt is the best place... Read more (262 words)
Lift ticket prices
| 1 day: | 97 $ (89 CHF) |
| 6 days: | 339 $ (311 CHF) |
| Season pass: | 1089 $ (999 CHF) |
Nearby ski resorts
| Airolo | 12 km |
| Sedrun Oberalp | 14 km |
| Disentis | 20 km |
| Hungerberg/Oberwald | 22 km |
| Cari | 23 km |
| Engelberg | 26 km |
| Eggberge | 29 km |
| Melchsee-Frutt | 30 km |
Airports near Andermatt
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Lugano Airport Driving time: 1 hour, 22 minutes (109 km) Distance: 74 km |
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Zurich Airport Driving time: 1 hour, 38 minutes (130 km) Distance: 92 km |
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Milano-Malpensa Airport Driving time: 2 hours, 13 minutes (182 km) Distance: 112 km |
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Bern Airport Driving time: 2 hours, 13 minutes (195 km) Distance: 89 km |
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Milan Linate Airport Driving time: 2 hours, 22 minutes (198 km) Distance: 141 km |
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Milan Bergamo Airport Driving time: 2 hours, 38 minutes (227 km) Distance: 137 km |






















