Elm Ski Resort Guide
Elm, Switzerland
Rated: 2/5 (from 5 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates, Beginners and Snowboarders. |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 35km22 miles |
| Highest Lift | 2,100m6,890ft |
| Resort Height | 1,000m3,281ft |
| Nearest Airports | Zurich and St. Gallen-Altenrhein |
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Elm
The ski area of Elm is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,000m3,281ft, with 35km22 miles of marked runs.
Summary
Elm has direct access to 35km22 miles of downhill skiing, with 12 marked pistes, served by a total of 7 ski lifts.
With ski lifts as high as 2,100m6,890ft, snow cover is generally reliable.
Skiing
Elm offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.
Snowboarding
Elm offers some good boarding.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Elm is 5km3 miles long and the most difficult run is the 'Steinibach', which is 5km3 miles in length.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Elm?
The next notable snow forecast is 6cm2in, expected on 23 April.
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Snow this week
| Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon |
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| Snow to resort | Snow to resort |
Ski Area Stats
Elm Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 1 | 5km3 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 8 | 20km12 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 5 | 15km9 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 35km22 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 10km6 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 7 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Elm Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,100m6,890ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,000m3,281ft |
| Resort Altitude (Elm) | 1,000m3,281ft |
| Max Vertical | 1,100m3,609ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
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Elm has ski slopes facing south (for sunny skiing).
Ratings & Suitability
| Intermediate Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Elm
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Elm Ski Schools and Elm Ski Instructors.
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Where is Elm?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Glarus Süd, Glarus.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Elm is Zurich, 92 minutes drive away.
St. Gallen-Altenrhein, Basel, Friedrichshafen, Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, Memmingen, Lugano and Berne airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The seven ski lifts are able to uplift 7,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 8km5 miles of ski runs, with 7 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Elm open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Closed.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
