Sils Ski Resort Guide
Sils, Switzerland
Rated: 3/5 (from 4 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 70km43 miles |
| Highest Lift | 3,303m10,837ft |
| Resort Height | 1,797m5,896ft |
| Nearest Airports | St. Gallen-Altenrhein and Lugano |
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Sils
The ski area of Sils is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,797m5,896ft, with 70km43 miles of marked runs.
Summary
Sils has direct access to 70km43 miles of downhill skiing, with 20 marked pistes, served by a total of 9 ski lifts.
The ski resort itself is at 1,797m5,896ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 3,303m10,837ft, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
Sils offers good sking, particularly, for Expert and Beginner skiers.
Snowboarding
Sils offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Sils.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Sils is 8km5 miles long.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Sils?
The next notable snow forecast is 2cm1in, expected on 26 April.
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Snow this week
| Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to resort | Snow to 1,853m6,079ft | Snow to 1,850m6,070ft |
Ski Area Stats
Sils Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 8 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 1 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 70km43 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 90km56 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 9 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Sils Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 3,303m10,837ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,797m5,896ft |
| Resort Altitude (Sils) | 1,797m5,896ft |
| Max Vertical | 1,506m4,941ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
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Sils has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow).
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Sils
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Sils Ski Schools and Sils Ski Instructors.
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Where is Sils?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Sils is St. Gallen-Altenrhein, 129 minutes drive away.
Lugano, Innsbruck Airport, Brescia, Friedrichshafen, Zurich and Bolzano airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The nine ski lifts are able to uplift 7,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 6km4 miles of ski runs, with 2 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Sils open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is Mid December, and usual closing is Mid April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
