Alt St. Johann Ski Resort Guide
Alt St. Johann, Switzerland
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 60km37 miles |
| Highest Lift | 2,262m7,421ft |
| Resort Height | 900m2,953ft |
| Nearest Airports | St. Gallen-Altenrhein and Friedrichshafen |
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Alt St. Johann
An attractive and friendly resort above three villages of Wildhaus, Unterwasser and Alt St. Johann. Off-slope facilities in the area include disco, three indoor pools, five saunas, bowling alley and a shooting range.
The Jump Planet Area has obstacle courses and the toughest run is Chaserrugg.
Summary
The Swiss ski resort of Alt St. Johann is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 900m2,953ft, with 60km37 miles of marked runs.
Alt St. Johann has direct access to 60km37 miles of downhill skiing, with 25 marked pistes, served by a total of 19 ski lifts.
With ski lifts as high as 2,262m7,421ft, snow cover is generally reliable.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Alt St. Johann offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Alt St. Johann.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Alt St. Johann?
The next notable snow forecast is 2cm1in, expected on 7 March, with around 56cm22in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to 955m3,133ft | Snow to resort | Snow to 977m3,205ft | Snow to resort |
Ski Area Stats
Alt St. Johann Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 2 | 5km3 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 21 | 45km28 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 2 | 10km6 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 60km37 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 19 | |
Altitudes
Alt St. Johann Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,262m7,421ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 900m2,953ft |
| Resort Altitude (Alt St. Johann) | 900m2,953ft |
| Max Vertical | 1,362m4,469ft |
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Alt St. Johann Overview
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Alt St. Johann is 7km4 miles long.
Location and Map
Where is Alt St. Johann?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Toggenburg, St. Gallen.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Alt St. Johann is St. Gallen-Altenrhein, 45 minutes drive away.
Friedrichshafen, Zurich, Memmingen, Innsbruck Airport, Basel, Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, Lugano, Stuttgart and Berne airports are all within three hours drive.
St. Gallen-Altenrhein is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 19 ski lifts are able to uplift 17,170 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 10km6 miles of ski runs, with 5 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Alt St. Johann open?
Closes : April 4, 2021.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
COVID-19 / Coronavirus
We don't yet have specific details of the COVID-19 precautions being taken in Alt St. Johann, but they are likely to include most of the following :-
- Face masks required on lifts, and in shops.
- Social distancing in public areas.
- Reduced lift capacity.
- Extensive disinfection / sanitization.
French Ski Resort COVID-19 Measures describes further measures that may also be applied.
Visit the Alt St. Johann Tourist Office for the latest.
