A snow-covered mountain landscape with trees. ©  (c) Yannick Romagnoli / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

A snow-covered mountain landscape with trees.

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Which mountain is best for you?

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 slopes, 16 lifts
  • Accessing the ski area: Zweisimmen, Saanenmöser, Schönried, St. Stephan
  • Countless snow bars and mountain restaurants
  • For kids: small snowpark, sound trail 
  • Action: Snowpark Hornberg, ski movie trail, year-round ski cross route 
  • 5 varied sledding runs
  • Moonlight sledding is offered on selected dates in the Rinderberg–Saanersloch–Horneggli area
  • 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 practising tricks at the Snowpark Hornberg in Saanenmöser. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Melanie Uhkoetter / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

A skier and a snowboarder at the Snowpark Hornberg in Saanenmöser

©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Melanie Uhkoetter / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus
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2. Enjoying Eggli – La Videmanette

  • 53 kilometres of pistes, 9 lifts
  • Accessing the ski area: Eggli Gstaad, Eggli Saanen, Rougemont, La Videmanette 
  • La Videmanette–Rougemont: the longest ski run in the holiday region Gstaad (7,5 km)
  • 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
The Eggli Lounge is popular with visitors, who enjoy the fantastic sunny weather amid the wintry mountain scenery. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Yannick Romagnoli / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

An enjoyable experience on the sunny terrace at the cosy Eggli Lounge in the magical winter months.

A man and woman going down the mountain on sledges. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Yannick Romagnoli / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Tobogganing on the Eggli in the finest conditions

A child and adult on skis, skiing down the slopes together amidst excellent conditions. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Yannick Romagnoli / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Skiing fun for all ages in the skiing paradise of Gstaad.

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Illuminated ski slope at night.

Skiing is also possible at night!

©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 unbekannt / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus
Night skiing Rougemont

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
    Please refer to the current winter hiking trail reports.
  • Top restaurants: Berghaus Wispile, South Pole Café Bar
The mascot Saani in the kids village of the ski school Gstaad with a red dressed ski instructor and two small children on skis. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Yannick Romagnoli / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Snow adventures for the youngest.

Children hiking through the snowy landscape ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Melanie Uhkoetter / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Family excursion in the snow

Wispile gondola featuring images of Saani and his friends, with a background of blue sky and white clouds. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Yannick Romagnoli / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Wispile gondola with Saani and friends

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4. Spectacular skiing on the Wasserngrat

  • Around 10 kilometres of slopes, 1 lift
  • Accessing the ski area: Wasserngrat
  • Black slope: The Tiger Run is the steepest ski run in the holiday region Gstaad
  • Top restaurants: Panorama terrace at the Bergrestaurant Wasserngrat
 Wide view of the Wasserngrat mountain, with lots of snow-covered fir trees and light clouds hanging between the mountains.  ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Yannick Romagnoli / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Wide view of the snow-covered Wasserngrat.

Berghaus Wasserngrat in winter against a snowy mountain backdrop. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 unbekannt / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

The view from the Berghaus Wasserngrat in winter.

 Detail of the Tiger Trail ski run. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 unbekannt / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

The steep Tiger Trail ski run.

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5. Alpine experiences at Glacier 3000

  • The Glacier 3000 ski area is generally open from November to April*
    *Exact operating dates and opening hours depend on the season and weather conditions.
  • Accessing the ski area: Glacier 3000, Col du Pillon
  • Highest ski area reaching up to 3,016 m in the holiday region Gstaad
  • 28 kilometres of pistes, 11 lifts 
  • Black Wall: 6 km long, with an elevation difference of 1,450 metres
  • Snowpark 
  • Spectacular peak walk 
  • Glacier walk 
  • Top restaurants: Restaurant Col du Pillon, Refuge l’Espace
Panoramic view of the peak walk on the Glacier3000 during wintertime. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 unbekannt / Glacier 3000

Panoramic view of the peak walk on the Glacier3000 during wintertime.

Panoramic view from Glacier3000 with sweeping views of French-speaking Switzerland. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Loic / Glacier 3000

Panoramic view from Glacier3000 with sweeping views of French-speaking Switzerland.

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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
 The wooden chalet of Hotel Alpenland covered in and surrounded by snow.  ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Hotel Alpenland / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Hotel Alpenland amidst a radiant winter landscape.

 A married couple dressed in red and white cross-country skiing on a trail in front of a snowy mountain panorama. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Yannick Romagnoli / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Cross-country skiing fun in the Rohr nature reserve near Lauenen in brilliant weather.

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