Obersaxen Ski Resort Guide
Obersaxen, Switzerland
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| Recommended For | Snowboarders and Snowfall. |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 120km75 miles |
| Highest Lift | 2,300m7,546ft |
| Resort Height | 1,300m4,265ft |
| Nearest Airports | St. Gallen-Altenrhein and Friedrichshafen |
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Obersaxen
The Swiss ski resort of Obersaxen is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,300m4,265ft, with 120km75 miles of marked runs.
Summary
Obersaxen has direct access to 120km75 miles of downhill skiing, with 52 marked pistes, served by a total of 20 ski lifts.
With ski lifts as high as 2,300m7,546ft, snow cover is generally reliable.
Skiing
Obersaxen offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate skiers.
Snowboarding
Obersaxen offers some good boarding and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Obersaxen.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Obersaxen is 15km9 miles long and the most difficult run is the 'Stein - Wali or Stein - Kartischa'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Obersaxen?
The next notable snow forecast is 1cm-, expected on 23 October.
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Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
Obersaxen Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 8 | 20km12 miles |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 22 | 40km25 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 22 | 60km37 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 120km75 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 30km19 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 20 | |
Altitudes
Obersaxen Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,300m7,546ft |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Obersaxen) | 1,300m4,265ft |
| Lowest Piste | 1,200m3,937ft |
| Max Vertical | 1,100m3,609ft |
Ratings & Suitability
| Intermediate Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Hire
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Where is Obersaxen?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Obersaxen Mundaun, Surselva.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Obersaxen is St. Gallen-Altenrhein, 97 minutes drive away.
Friedrichshafen, Lugano, Zurich, Basel and Memmingen airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 20 ski lifts are able to uplift 4,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 5km3 miles of ski runs, with 16 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Obersaxen open?
Open from : December 16, 2021.
Closes : April 3, 2022.
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 Obersaxen, 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 Obersaxen Tourist Office for the latest.
