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Top Rated for
4.5 (4 Ratings)
Lift Efficiency
4.33 (3 Ratings)
Family Friendliness
4.25 (4 Ratings)
Quiet Slopes
4 (4 Ratings)
Accommodation Options
4 (3 Ratings)
Intermediates
3.75 (4 Ratings)
Overall Rating
Overall Rating
3.75
From 4 Reviews
76
Total Runs
1050
Bottom Elevation
3000
Top Elevation
200
Skiable Terrain

Gstaad is like the cool kid of Swiss ski resorts – stylish, but totally welcoming. It's got slopes for all levels, so whether you're just starting out or can ski blindfolded, you're in for a good time. The town itself is pretty swanky, with lots of high-end shops and eateries, but it still keeps a laid-back vibe. Après ski in Gstaad is a mix of chic bars and cozy spots, so you can pick your mood. The food scene is top-notch, with everything from gourmet restaurants to casual, tasty eats. What's really cool about Gstaad is that it's not just about skiing; there's a whole vibe here that makes you feel like you're part of something special.

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Recent Reviews

This resort of rarely crowded and lift queues are never an issue. Great for beginner and intermediate skiers. Not much of a nightlife unless the high class options are available to you.
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Low attitude ski centre, not much snow beginning or end of winter. Need to travel to other higher ski areas. Nice village but quite expensive.
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Lovely town in a great setting. Very useful to have the airport in Saanen.

Skiing not always the best as quite low but great shopping and restaurants and some of the higher towns have better skiing such as Launen.

There is the Glacier 3000 nearby which usually has better snow.

Overall definitely need a car and everything rather pricey.
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Eating Out
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Gstaad Resort Stats

Ski Terrain
45Beginner Runs
21Intermediate Runs
10Advanced Runs
10 kmLongest Run
200 kmSkiable Terrain
87 kmsSnow making
1 kmsNight Skiing
Elevation
3000 mTop
1050 mBottom
1950 mVertical Drop
Lifts
12Gondolas / Cable Cars
14Chairlifts
21Surface Lifts
Lift Pass Costs
CHF 1110Season pass
Weather
391 cmAverage annual snowfall

Gstaad Travel Information

Airports
130min drive120KMsGeneva Airport (GVA)
160min drive150KMsZurich Airport (ZRH)
190min drive180KMsBern Airport (BRN)
Train Stations
5min drive1KMsGstaad