The Best Ski Resorts for Advanced Skiers in Switzerland

Looking to push your skiing to the next level? Our advanced resort rankings highlight the best Swiss destinations for experienced riders who crave challenging terrain. These rankings come straight from the Snomad community - genuine feedback from skiers and snowboarders who've carved up these slopes themselves. We only include resorts with sufficient user reviews to ensure our rankings truly reflect the on-mountain experience.

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Best Ski Resort for Advanced Skiers in Switzerland: Grimentz-Zinal - Advanced Rating

For advanced riders, Grimentz-Zinal is pure paradise. Our reviewers mention that it offers superb terrain with countless easily accessible off-piste options. The slopes are challenging, with many steep blacks and reds that will test your skills. Graham, an advanced snowboarder, loves how quiet the slopes remain even during peak times. The high altitude ensures good snow conditions, with fantastic powder opportunities after fresh snowfall. The Moiry dam descent gets particular praise from Matt for off-piste enthusiasts. While the lift systems can occasionally struggle during the busiest periods, you'll typically spend more time skiing and less time queuing.

#2 Nendaz - Advanced Rating

Advanced skiers rave about Nendaz's connection to the Four Valleys, with one Snomad community member highlighting the "excellent piste and off-piste options" just minutes away from the beginner areas. The infamous Mont Fort challenges even expert skiers, while the area under the main cable car features what a user describes as "a very famous mogul field." Another reviewer who's visited five times praises the "great tree line skiing in huge old trees" and excellent cruising terrain. For those seeking powder, the resort scores highly, with some users considering it home to "some of the best off-piste in Europe."

#3 Zermatt - Advanced Rating

For advanced skiers, Zermatt is simply unmissable. Our reviewers consistently praise the perfectly groomed slopes, challenging terrain, and exceptional off-piste opportunities. One Snomad community member described it as "a skier's paradise" with "epically long runs" including a thigh-burning 15km descent from Matterhorn Glacier Paradise with over 2500m vertical. The high-altitude glacier skiing offers breathtaking views of the iconic Matterhorn. As Laura, a skier, puts it: "Beautiful Swiss skiing mecca with a world class piste map that sprawls internationally into Italy." Though expensive, users agree the exceptional terrain variety and Swiss efficiency on the lifts make it worth every franc.