The Best Ski Resorts for Powder Skiing in Switzerland

Switzerland's finest powder stashes await, with our unbiased rankings derived entirely from real Snomad users who've carved their way through these pristine slopes. Our community of powder-hunting enthusiasts have tracked down the best spots for fresh tracks and face shots across the Swiss Alps. No resort appears without sufficient feedback, ensuring you get genuine insights on where to find that perfect fluffy snow. Found your own secret powder paradise? Share your experience by leaving a review.

Check out more of Switzerland's ski offerings in our other rankings: Advanced, Experts, Off-Piste and Groomed Runs.

Best Ski Resort for Powder in Switzerland: Engelberg - Powder Zones Rating 4.70

Engelberg is a powder paradise that has skyrocketed from a hidden gem to a global freeride mecca. Our reviewers mention that the "Big Five" off-piste areas—Galtiberg, Steinberg, Sulz, Laub, and Steintäli—offer incredible riding from 3000m down to the village. A user who is an advanced snowboarder said there's "amazing off-piste and beautiful scenery" with "incredible and varied" terrain access. The legendary Laub is widely acknowledged as one of the world's best powder runs. Even when the pisted area doesn't look extensive on the map, everything between the runs offers some of the best off-piste action in the Alps. For fresh powder tracks, you might want to hire a guide.

#2 Grimentz-Zinal - Powder Zones Rating 4.55

Grimentz-Zinal is widely celebrated for its exceptional powder. Our reviewers mention that the area offers "endless day of powder" with some claiming it provides "some of the best off-piste powder skiing" they've had in Europe. The powder zones are particularly appealing as they're relatively safe while remaining easily accessible from the main slopes. A user who is an advanced snowboarder said there are "loads of easily accessible off-piste" options. After fresh snowfall, the freeride potential is extraordinary, with many zones within safe distance of marked runs. Some users even name their favourite powder spots after Lord of the Rings characters!

#3 Verbier - Powder Zones Rating 4.43

Verbier's powder zones are legendary among the Snomad community. "Probably the best lift served in bounds freeride terrain in the world!" exclaims David, an expert skier who notes it hosts the Freeride World Tour for good reason. Early risers are rewarded, as René advises: "Rise early, beat the crowd allowing your first tracks on expert en high alpine freeride terrain." For those wanting safer off-piste experiences, Paul suggests trying the itinerary runs. While popular spots like Gentianes draw crowds, one expert user recommends Stairway/Highway for quieter powder. Larry, who normally skis Jackson Hole, puts it simply: "Verbier was rad! The terrain is expansive and worthy."