Lifts (11/12)
Slopes (40%)
Snow depth
9295 ft
3773 ft
27.6 in
0 in
34°F
Are you sick of over-crowded ski resorts, long lift queues and dull slopes? What would you say to a ski field where new snow lies untouched for days and the off-piste skiing is unbelievably awesome? Such a place does exist, and it's called Disentis. Hidden in a valley between the Oberalp Pass and Chur, Disentis has still not been exploited by mass tourism. Instead, you can expect great snow conditions and superb off-piste skiing.
For those who prefer comfortable skiing, there are long and wide red pistes. If you are into fierce off-piste skiing then it’s best to bring climbing skins. You reach the best runs after a 30-minute walk. There is easy touring from the T-bar lift (Lai Alv – Péz Ault) up to Péz Ault, from which point there is a long run down through Val Gronda, or you can continue touring across to Brunnifirnglaciären and Oberalpstock. There are numerous different ways to do these runs. A completely different option is to take the train from Disentis to Andermatt and get off at Oberalppass, located at an altitude of 2,000 meters. There are runs both towards Andermatt and towards the Sedrun lift systems.
Swedish-owned Nangijala offers accommodation, home-made burgers and “Swedish fika” (coffee with something sweet) or beer. Sax Lodge is also operated by Swedes. The latter is more of a hotel, while accommodation at the former is more basic.
Disentis in Switzerland is no "Alpine capital", but quite known among most serious skiers. Still, visitors aren't coming in droves (yet). Powder skiing, massive amounts of snow, amazing views and great restaurants are waiting for you. You can even visit the little factory of the luxurious ski brand Zai at the train station in Disentis, if you so wish.
For those who prefer comfortable skiing, there are long and wide red pistes. If you are into fierce off-piste skiing then it’s best to bring climbing skins. You reach the best runs after a 30-minute walk. There is easy touring from the T-bar lift (Lai Alv – Péz Ault) up to Péz Ault, from which point there is a long run down through Val Gronda, or you can continue touring across to Brunnifirnglaciären and Oberalpstock. There are numerous different ways to do these runs. A completely different option is to take the train from Disentis to Andermatt and get off at Oberalppass, located at an altitude of 2,000 meters. There are runs both towards Andermatt and towards the Sedrun lift systems.
Swedish-owned Nangijala offers accommodation, home-made burgers and “Swedish fika” (coffee with something sweet) or beer. Sax Lodge is also operated by Swedes. The latter is more of a hotel, while accommodation at the former is more basic.
Disentis in Switzerland is no "Alpine capital", but quite known among most serious skiers. Still, visitors aren't coming in droves (yet). Powder skiing, massive amounts of snow, amazing views and great restaurants are waiting for you. You can even visit the little factory of the luxurious ski brand Zai at the train station in Disentis, if you so wish.
Disentis Snow forecast
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Saturday0 ft12°F
5 mph -
Sunday0 ft17°F
6 mph -
Monday0 ft16°F
6 mph
Facts about Disentis
Number of slopes: | 20 |
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Total length of pistes: | 37.3 miles |
Lifts (Total: 12)
Gondola lift: | 2 |
Chair lifts: | 3 |
Lift capacity: | 12600 persons/hour |
Vertical drop
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Highest Point: 9295 ft |
Vertical drop: 5522 ft | |
Base Point: 3773 ft |
Season
Start: | 17 December |
End: | 10 April |
Cross country skiing
Tracks: | 13 miles |
Open tracks: | 1.2 miles |
Lit tracks: | 3.1 miles |
Artificial snow: | 0 miles |
Country: Switzerland
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Reviews for Disentis
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Fantastic opportunities for airborne off-piste. Small sleepy village. Cheap nice accommodation at Nangijala. Expensive otherwise in the village. Conne... Read more (33 words)

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Love this cozy village. And above all that there is a wide range and not many people! On a summit trip, you can be completely yourself!
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We were a bunch of 7 people who spent 2 fantastic months in Disentis winter 2010. Disentis is a relatively small ski resort. Fits very well if you lik... Read more (130 words)
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Disentis is a "hidden gem"! Now the place will be united with the Nätchen system in Andermatt. Suitable for those who like offpiste. Large areas. Some... Read more (79 words)
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+ is well that the offpiste ride is the best in the world (according to me)
+ nice lifts
+ have a park
+ good food
- too little lifts
- bad par... Read more (151 words)
Nearby ski resorts
Sedrun Oberalp | 4.3 miles |
Brigels-Waltensburg-Andiast | 11.2 miles |
Obersaxen - Mundaun | 12.4 miles |
Andermatt | 12.4 miles |
Urnerboden | 13 miles |
Cari | 14.3 miles |
Vals | 16.8 miles |
Airolo | 16.8 miles |
Airports near Disentis
Lugano Airport Driving time: 1 hour, 41 minutes (68 miles) Distance: 48 miles |
Zurich Airport Driving time: 2 hours, 27 minutes (121 miles) Distance: 54 miles |
Milano-Malpensa Airport Driving time: 2 hours, 31 minutes (114 miles) Distance: 74 miles |
Milan Linate Airport Driving time: 2 hours, 40 minutes (124 miles) Distance: 89 miles |
Milan Bergamo Airport Driving time: 2 hours, 56 minutes (142 miles) Distance: 82 miles |