Samedan Ski Resort Guide
Samedan, Switzerland
Rated: 2/5 (from 1 ratings)
| Total Piste Length | 4km2 miles |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 1,950m6,398ft |
| Resort Height | 1,698m5,571ft |
| Nearest Airports | St. Gallen-Altenrhein and Innsbruck Airport |
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Samedan
Close to St Moritz skiing but not lift-linked, Samedan has its own 620m lift on the south side of the valley, suitable for sun-loving beginners and intermediates, who can use the resort's own ski school and kindergarten.
Summary
The Swiss ski resort of Samedan is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,698m5,571ft, with 4km2 miles of marked runs.
Samedan has direct access to 4km2 miles of downhill skiing, with 5 marked pistes, served by a total of 3 ski lifts.
The ski resort itself is at 1,698m5,571ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible.
Skiing
There is skiing to suit a range of abilities.
Snowboarding
Samedan offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Samedan.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Samedan?
There is currently no significant snow in the 7-day forecast for Samedan.
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Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
Samedan Ski Area
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 2km1 miles | |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 2 | 2km1 miles |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 3 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 4km2 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 42km26 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 3 | |
Altitudes
Samedan Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 1,950m6,398ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,720m5,643ft |
| Resort Altitude (Samedan) | 1,698m5,571ft |
| Max Vertical | 252m827ft |
Ratings & Suitability
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Samedan Overview
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Samedan is 1km1 miles long.
Location and Map
Where is Samedan?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Samedan is St. Gallen-Altenrhein, 135 minutes drive away.
Innsbruck Airport, Lugano, Friedrichshafen and Zurich airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The three ski lifts are able to uplift 2,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 3km2 miles of ski runs, with 30 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Samedan open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
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 Samedan, 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 Samedan Tourist Office for the latest.
Samedan Webcams
The Webcams in Samedan are not always up-to-date. Please check the date on the image to ensure you are seeing current snow conditions.
