Melchsee-Frutt Resort Guide
Melchsee-Frutt, Switzerland
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates and Beginners. |
|---|---|
| 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 at a glance
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.
When will it snow in Melchsee-Frutt?
The next notable snow forecast for Melchsee-Frutt is 12cm5in, expected on 13 April, with around 23cm9in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Book NowMelchsee-Frutt Facts, Stats and Ratings
Melchsee-Frutt Rated
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How High is Melchsee-Frutt?
| Highest Lift | 2,255m7,398ft |
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| Lowest Piste | 1,080m3,543ft |
| Resort Altitude (Melchsee-Frutt) | 1,080m3,543ft |
| Max Vertical | 1,175m3,855ft |
Ski Area, Pistes and Lifts
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 | |
Melchsee-Frutt Summary
The Swiss Ski Resort of 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.
On the Mountain
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.
Skiing in Melchsee-Frutt
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding in Melchsee-Frutt
Melchsee-Frutt offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Melchsee-Frutt.
When is Melchsee-Frutt open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates for Melchsee-Frutt.
NOTE:- Lift and Piste openings are always subject to Snow Conditions in Melchsee-Frutt.
Snow Making
Melchsee-Frutt is able to make snow, on 2km1 miles of ski runs, with 6 snow cannons.
Ski Lift Capacity
The 10 ski lifts of Melchsee-Frutt are able to uplift 8,230 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Where is Melchsee-Frutt?
Melchsee-Frutt is in the Swiss Alps in Kerns, Obwalden, Switzerland.
How can I get to Melchsee-Frutt?
By Air
The nearest airports to Melchsee-Frutt are Zurich, Basel and Berne. There are eight airports within three hours drive.
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