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Test report Sedrun/Oberalp
Skiresort.info Test of the ski resort Sedrun/Oberalp
Total result: 3.7 out of 5 stars
Test Sedrun/Oberalp
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Top evaluation criteria
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Further evaluation criteria
Evaluation criteria for special interests
In detail: Test report for ski resort Sedrun/Oberalp
Top evaluation criteria
These evaluations count double in the total result.
The ski resort stretches from Sedrun/Dieni up to the Oberalp Pass.
Runs/slopes
Altitude difference
800 m (Valley 1500 m - Mountain 2300 m )
Lifts/ cable cars
7
Number of lifts to get from one end of the ski resort to the other
→ 3 ← 2
Number of lifts to get from one end of the ski resort to the other
→ 3 ← 2
There are mainly intermediate runs in Sedrun, but experts can find difficult slopes and beginners can find easy slopes.
Runs/slopes
Total 50 km
Easy
10 km
(20 %)Intermediate
35 km
(70 %)Difficult
5 km
(10 %)
Longest run
3.5 km
Run location
above tree line, under tree line
Worth knowing
- Valley run available
- Public race course with time measurement
Two detachable quads / 6 person chair lifts lead from the valley to the Cuolm Val and then up to Calmut with two quad chair lifts. A t-bar must only be used from the Oberalp Pass. There are also two other t-bars in the ski resort, but they must not be used in order to access all of the slopes.
Number of ski lifts
7
Total capacity
10900 Passengers / hour
Length of all lifts
8.8 km Total
Lifts and cable cars
4
3
Additional
1
The valley station is located at 1500 metres and the slopes stretch up to 2300 metres. The main runs also have snow-making capabilities up to 2,200 metres.
Worth knowing
- Artificial snow-making
80 % of the slopes have snow-making capabilities
- The valley run is open most of the time.
Season 2008/2009
140 Days open
140 Days when valley run open
140 Days when valley run open
Season 2009/2010
130 Days open
130 Days when valley run open
130 Days when valley run open
Season 2010/2011
125 Days open
125 Days when valley run open
125 Days when valley run open
The slope preparation is very good.
Tip: By new snow, an optimal slope prepartion is not always possible, even with a large effort. In addition, the new snow can not combine with the snow lying underneath and moguls are created quickly. For safety reasons, usually no slope preparation is possible during operating times.
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Further evaluation criteria
The next highway is over 60km away. There is free parking at the chair lift in Sedrun.
Access via Autobahn A13 St. Margrethen-Bellinzona, Ausfahrt Reichenau
- Dieni-Milez Sesselbahn (Sedrun), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 63 km · approx. 59 Minutes driving time
Roads: Main street, Side road, Mountain road, well-developed
Parking spaces: usually enough available, Tarred parking lot, Stone parking lot, free of charge
Winter Closure
The Oberalp Pass is closed in the winter. A limited amount of cars can be loaded onto the train from Sedrun to Andermatt.
The Oberalp Pass is closed in the winter. A limited amount of cars can be loaded onto the train from Sedrun to Andermatt.
Trail map and overview maps:
The trail map includes the whole Gotthard Oberalp Ski Arena with the villages of Sedrun, Andermatt, Hospental and Realp. It is easy to see the individual ski resorts, the altitude indications are clear and the Matterhorn-Gotthard railway is included with all stations. The restaurants and other useful information are described on the back of the map. Unfortunately, exact lift information and details about the lift facilities are missing.
The trail map includes the whole Gotthard Oberalp Ski Arena with the villages of Sedrun, Andermatt, Hospental and Realp. It is easy to see the individual ski resorts, the altitude indications are clear and the Matterhorn-Gotthard railway is included with all stations. The restaurants and other useful information are described on the back of the map. Unfortunately, exact lift information and details about the lift facilities are missing.
Information boards and sign-postings on the slopes:
The runs are well-posted and it is easy to find your way to the Oberalp Pass and back.
The runs are well-posted and it is easy to find your way to the Oberalp Pass and back.
They practice soft tourism. Some chair lifts are set to run at a capacity of only 1200 people/hour. The Oberalp Pass is closed in the winter so there is no through traffic and more emphasis is placed on the Matterhorn Gotthard railway as a means of regional public transport.
Public transportation/ on-site mobility
- Train connection
- Ski busses
- Scheduled busses
The staff gives a friendly greeting to winter sports fans at the lifts.
There are restaurants at the valley station in Dieni, in Milez and Planatsch as well as at the Oberalp Pass. Most of these favour Swiss specialties.
6 Mountain restaurants & Ski huts
Photos
It is a relaxed atmosphere in Sedrun. You can either enjoy the end of the day on the sun terrace or at Après Ski at the Dieni valley station.
Photos
The hotels and accommodations are almost all located 2 km away within the village of Sedrun.
Ski-in/Ski-out
There are only a few accommodations with direct access to the slopes and to lifts (Ski-in/Ski-out)
Towns/villages
- Sedrun
Distance to ski resort 1-2 km
Guest beds 5400
Note: For the evaluation, only the accommodations which are located directly on the slopes and lifts, or have very easy access to the ski resort have been considered.
Evaluation criteria for special interests
There are easy runs between Planatsch and Milez. The Bergrestaurant Milez is very accommodating to children and even offers a changing table. The highlight is definitely the Snowpark Valtgeva (about 2 km from the Dieni valley station). The snowpark offers everything for families and children and is located in the village above the train station. There is even a children's restaurant.
Information for families and children
- Kid's Land/ separated area for children
- Adventure course
- Beginner's lifts in ski resort directly at the feeder lift
- Ski kindergarten
- Ski school for children
- Child care
There are easy runs between Planatsch and Milez that are accessible with a t-bar. The valley run is not recommended for beginners. Beginners can also practice their first curves in the Snowpark Valtgeva.
Information for beginners
- Easy and manageable slope offering, which is easy to achieve
- Wide slopes
- Beginner's area
- Beginner's lifts in ski resort directly at the feeder lift
Ski schools on-site
Photos
Freeriders will definitely get their money's worth in Sedrun with the unlimited deep snow slopes and the groomed difficult runs.
Information for advanced skiers, freeriders
- very many freeride / deep snow areas
- some mogul slopes
Slope offering advanced skiers
Runs/slopes
Total 50 km
Difficult
5 km
(10 %)Most difficult run
-
Nr. 4 · Length 1.5 km · Altitude difference 400 m
Note: Always mind the avalanche warnings and barriers, please. Never ski into a closed and unsecured area.
Photos
The Funpark is located at the Tegia Gronda t-bar at about 2300m altitude in a sunny area. The 800m long boardercross course and the many freeriding slopes are also highlights.
Information for Snowboarders
- few cat tracks
- no runs with ascent
- very many freeride / deep snow areas
Snow parks
- Snowpark Tegia Gronda
Even the location is extraordinary - the park is located at 2000 to 2300 metres above sea level. It has sun all day, offers a gorgeous view and runs alongside the short and quick Tegia Gronda ski lift.
Offering snow parks
- Snow park/ Fun park
- Halfpipe
- Kicker (Jump/ Ramp)
- Rails/ Slides
- Boxes
- Wallride
- Corner / Hip
- Boardercross
- Waverides
- Medium Line
- Beginner/ Easy Line
- Chill area
Photos
- Cross-country trail offering
Total trail length: 12 km
There are 12 km of snow-reliable and groomed tracks right outside the village of Sedrun.
Conclusion
Freeriding possibilities, valley run to Dieni, connection to Andermatt with the Matterhorn Gotthard train.
Connection from the Matterhorn Gotthard train to the ski lift at Oberalp Pass, lunch break at the Tegio Gronda t-bar.
Test Report issued on 2011-03-26
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