Landscape of snow-covered mountains
Which mountain is best for you?
By Katrin Haldi | 18.10.2023 | Winter
Our overview reveals the mountain that suits you best and reveals whether you're destined to tackle the steep Tiger Run on the Wasserngrat, try a range of options in the Rinderberg-Horneggli ski resort, enjoy Gstaad’s local mountain Eggli, or head to the Wispile mountain for family fun. The mountains of Gstaad’s ski region have something for all tastes and requirements.
It’s easy to book your ski ticket in the online shop, and you can find all of the practical info here at a glance. Have fun exploring our diverse winter holiday region!
1. Getting active at the Rinderberg/Saanersloch/Horneggli ski resort
- 105 kilometres of pistes, 14 lifts
- Accessing the ski area: Zweisimmen, Saanenmöser, Schönried, St. Stephan
- Countless snow bars and mountain restaurants
- For kids: small snowpark, sound trail
- Action: Snowpark Saanenmöser, ski movie trail, year-round ski cross route
- 6 varied toboggan runs (full-moon tobogganing)
- Winter hiking trails
- Top restaurants: Bergrestaurant Saanerslochgrat, Berghaus Horneggli, Bergrestaurant Rinderberg Spitz – all mountain restaurants and snow bars in the holiday region Gstaad.
A skier and a snowboarder at the Snowpark in Saanenmöser.
2. Enjoying Eggli – La Videmanette
- 58 kilometres of pistes, 8 lifts
- Accessing the ski area: Eggli Gstaad, Eggli Saanen, Rougemont, La Videmanette
- La Videmanette–Rougemont: the longest ski run in the holiday region Gstaad
- Delicious dining options throughout the ski area
- Easy tobogganing trails
- Beautiful winter hiking trails
- Perfect for all the family
- Top restaurants: Bergrestaurant Eggli (Eggli fondue night), Eggli Lounge, Bergrestaurant La Videmanette
- Night skiing in Rougemont
An enjoyable experience on the sunny terrace at the cosy Eggli Lounge in the magical winter months.
Tobogganing on the Eggli in the finest conditions
Skiing fun for all ages in the skiing paradise of Gstaad.
Skiing is also possible at night!
3. Family fun on Wispile and at the Swiss Snow Kids Village
- 8.9 kilometres of pistes, 5 lifts
- Accessing the ski area: Gstaad Wispile, Gstaad-Zückerli
- Challenging pistes on the Wispile–Gstaad valley descent
- Easy valley pistes (Zückerli & Rüti)
- Swiss Snow Kids Village at the Gstaad Ski School
- Tobogganing trail with panorama path leading to the Gsteig
- Top restaurants: Berghaus Wispile, South Pole Café Bar
Snow adventures for the youngest.
Family excursion in the snow
Wispile gondola with Saani and friends
4. Spectacular skiing on the Wasserngrat
- 6 kilometres of pistes, 1 lift
- Accessing the ski area: Wasserngrat
- Black run: Tiger Run – Gstaad’s steepest piste, with an average 45° slope
- Top restaurants: Panorama terrace at the Bergrestaurant Wasserngrat
Wide view of the snow-covered Wasserngrat.
The view from the Berghaus Wasserngrat in winter.
The steep Tiger Trail ski run.
5. Alpine experiences at Glacier 3000
- Skiing from end October to early May
- Accessing the ski area: Glacier 3000, Col du Pillon
- 28 kilometres of pistes, 9 lifts
- New black run: 3 km long, steepest slope: 41°, altitude difference 1,000 m
- Snowpark
- Spectacular peak walk
- Glacier walk
- Top restaurants: Restaurant Col du Pillon, Refuge l’Espace
Black Wall piste with graphic art
View from the Peak Walk towards the Botta mountain restaurant.
Ready for your first turns on the freshly groomed slope.
6. Easygoing charm in Gsteig and Lauenen
- Lauenen: a ski lift with clearly marked pistes, a ski paradise for children, a cross-country ski trail, winter hiking trails and snowshoe tours all in one place, not to mention delicious meals on the terrace of the Hotel Alpenland. Access to the Lauenen ski lift.
- Gsteig: one ski lift with two natural snow-covered pistes – ideal for families. It’s small but excellent. Access to the Gsteig ski lift.
- Top restaurants: Hotel Alpenland in Lauenen, Restaurant Heiti in Gsteig
Hotel Alpenland amidst a radiant winter landscape.
Cross-country skiing fun in the Rohr nature reserve near Lauenen in brilliant weather.