Melchsee-Frutt Ski Resort Guide
Melchsee-Frutt, Switzerland
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners and Snowfall! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 32km20 miles |
| Highest Lift | 2,255m7,398ft |
| Resort Height | 1,080m3,543ft |
| Nearest Airports | Zurich and Basel |
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Melchsee-Frutt
Sandwiched between Engelberg and Hasliberg's ski areas, Frutt is a high altitude holiday village by the Melchsee Lake, reached by cable car from Stöckalp in the valley below. Skiing for all standards on pistes up to eight kilometres (five miles) long.
Summary
The Swiss ski resort of Melchsee-Frutt is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,080m3,543ft, with 32km20 miles of marked runs.
Melchsee-Frutt has direct access to 32km20 miles of downhill skiing, with 13 marked pistes, served by a total of 10 ski lifts.
With ski lifts as high as 2,255m7,398ft, snow cover is generally reliable.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Melchsee-Frutt offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Melchsee-Frutt.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Melchsee-Frutt?
The next notable snow forecast is 47cm19in, expected on 26 October, with around 86cm34in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu |
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| Snow to 1,270m4,167ft | Snow to resort |
Ski Area Stats
Melchsee-Frutt Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 5 | 12km7 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 5 | 11km7 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 3 | 9km6 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 32km20 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 15km9 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 10 | |
Altitudes
Melchsee-Frutt Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,255m7,398ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,080m3,543ft |
| Resort Altitude (Melchsee-Frutt) | 1,080m3,543ft |
| Max Vertical | 1,175m3,855ft |
Ratings & Suitability
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Melchsee-Frutt Overview
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Melchsee-Frutt is 9km6 miles long and the most difficult run is the 'Bonistock Stockap', which is 5km3 miles in length.
Location and Map
Where is Melchsee-Frutt?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Kerns, Obwalden.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Melchsee-Frutt is Zurich, 88 minutes drive away.
Basel, Berne, Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, Lugano, St. Gallen-Altenrhein, Milan Malpensa and Friedrichshafen airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 10 ski lifts are able to uplift 8,230 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 2km1 miles of ski runs, with 6 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Melchsee-Frutt open?
Open from : December 19, 2020.
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 Melchsee-Frutt, 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 Melchsee-Frutt Tourist Office for the latest.
