The Best Ski Resorts for Tree Skiing in Switzerland - 2026 Rankings
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The Best Ski Resorts for Tree Skiing in Switzerland

Finding the perfect tree skiing spots can completely transform your mountain experience. Our rankings showcase the best destinations for weaving between pines and carving through glades, based entirely on authentic ratings from the Snomad community. We've compiled real insights from actual skiers and snowboarders who've tested these tree runs firsthand. Only resorts with sufficient ratings make our list, ensuring you get reliable recommendations for your next powder day in the woods. Been threading through some epic tree lines lately? Share your experience and help fellow powder hunters find their next adventure.

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Best Ski Resort for Tree Runs in Switzerland: Crans Montana - Tree Runs Rating

Tree skiing in Crans Montana gets high marks from our community. One Snomad user, Oli, particularly loved the access to tree runs with "great powder fields just off the main pistes." Jenny, an advanced skier, also praised the snow areas for skiing and snowboarding. The resort offers excellent tree run options for those looking to venture beyond the groomed terrain, with several reviewers noting the quality of these wooded areas. While the resort is south-facing and can get sunny, the high altitude helps maintain good snow conditions in the tree sections, especially earlier in the season.

#2 Anzère - Tree Runs Rating

Tree runs in Anzère receive high praise from our Snomad community. Expert skier Arty particularly rates them, while another advanced skier mentions the decent variety available. The wooded areas offer an exciting alternative when visibility drops or for those seeking shelter on windier days. One intermediate skier who learned to ski at the resort fondly recalls the tree runs as part of what makes Anzère special. While not the most extensive, they complement the overall skiing experience nicely, providing that magical feel of weaving between pines with stunning Valais views as your backdrop.

#3 Davos Klosters - Tree Runs Rating

Tree skiing in Davos Klosters is consistently praised by our users for its exceptional quality. Sophie, an intermediate skier, loved the "beautiful villages, runs really lovely" with their tree-lined sections. The forest runs with "weaving and sharp bends" were highlighted by Tomas as particularly impressive. Dean, an advanced skier, describes the tree runs as having "beautiful peaks" with "the most amazing views." Many users enjoy the long run through the trees down to Klosters town, which James calls a highlight offering "amazing views" on the 10-12km descent. The area blends perfectly groomed sections with exciting tree-lined terrain for all abilities.

League Table
Region
Location
1st
Switzerland

Crans Montana

3.85 tree run rating (13 ratings)
2nd
Switzerland

Anzère

3.65 tree run rating (10 ratings)
3rd
Switzerland

Davos Klosters

3.59 tree run rating (41 ratings)
4th
Switzerland

Nendaz

3.55 tree run rating (22 ratings)
5th
Switzerland

Grindelwald - Wengen

3.54 tree run rating (49 ratings)
6th
Switzerland

Laax

3.47 tree run rating (15 ratings)
7th
Switzerland

Verbier

3.44 tree run rating (107 ratings)
8th
Switzerland

Champéry

3.40 tree run rating (10 ratings)
9th
Switzerland

Villars - Gryon

3.35 tree run rating (17 ratings)
10th
Switzerland

Arosa Lenzerheide

3.30 tree run rating (15 ratings)

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3.11 tree run rating (94 ratings)
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3.08 tree run rating (18 ratings)
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2.87 tree run rating (15 ratings)
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