Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding German-speaking Switzerland (Deutschschweiz)

Best ski resorts for advanced skiers in German-speaking Switzerland (best difficult slopes, ski routes) as well as best powder snow skiing/freeriding in German-speaking Switzerland

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Best rating:
5 out of 5 stars

Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding German-speaking Switzerland (Deutschschweiz) – Advanced skiers, freeriders Ischgl/Samnaun – Silvretta Arena
Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding German-speaking Switzerland (Deutschschweiz) – Advanced skiers, freeriders Arosa Lenzerheide Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding German-speaking Switzerland (Deutschschweiz) – Advanced skiers, freeriders Kleine Scheidegg/Männlichen – Grindelwald/Wengen Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding German-speaking Switzerland (Deutschschweiz) – Advanced skiers, freeriders Flumserberg Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding German-speaking Switzerland (Deutschschweiz) – Advanced skiers, freeriders Lauchernalp – Lötschental

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German-speaking Switzerland (Deutschschweiz): freeride ski resorts and ski resorts for very good skiers (advanced skiers)

1-47 out of 47 ski resorts
1. Ischgl/​Samnaun – Silvretta Arena
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland Landeck Paznaun-Ischgl
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Ischgl/Samnaun – Silvretta Arena
Ischgl and Samnaun offer an extensive freeride area at Piz Val Gronda, Palinkopf, Greitspitze,… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 52 km (22%)
  • Ski routes: 15 km
Details
1. Arosa Lenzerheide
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Arosa
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Lenzerheide
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Arosa Lenzerheide
Arosa and Lenzerheide offer plenty of open ski terrain, which is eagerly used. Within the secured ski… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 28 km (12%)
Details
1. Kleine Scheidegg/​Männlichen – Grindelwald/​Wengen
Europe Switzerland Espace Mittelland Bern Bernese Oberland Jungfrau Region
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Kleine Scheidegg/Männlichen – Grindelwald/Wengen
The Kleine Scheidegg/Männlichen ski area is very popular among experts and freeriders. Several… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 13 km (13%)
Details
1. Flumserberg
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Heidiland
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Flumserberg
There is plenty on offer for advanced skiers at Flumserberg. Challenging runs can be found between… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 11 km (17%)
  • Ski routes: 6 km
Details
1. Lauchernalp – Lötschental
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis) Lötschental
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Lauchernalp – Lötschental
The Lauchernalp ski area makes freeriders' hearts beat faster. It opens up an extensive freeride area… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 8 km (20%)
Details
1. Schilthorn – Mürren/​Lauterbrunnen
Europe Switzerland Espace Mittelland Bern Bernese Oberland Jungfrau Region
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Schilthorn – Mürren/Lauterbrunnen
The Schilthorn is a paradise for advanced skiers and freeriders. A deep black slope leads from the… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 12 km (22%)
  • Ski routes: 3 km
Details
1. St. Moritz – Corviglia
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Engadin St. Moritz
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
St. Moritz – Corviglia
Challenging runs and off-piste areas make every expert's heart beat faster. Black slopes such as… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 34 km (22%)
  • Ski routes: 4.8 km
Details
1. Titlis – Engelberg
Europe Switzerland Central Switzerland Engelberg-Titlis
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Titlis – Engelberg
The Titlis ski area offers countless freeride opportunities. There are interesting routes from Titlis… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 9.5 km (14%)
Details
1. Belalp – Blatten
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis)
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Belalp – Blatten
For experts, the slopes on the Hohstock with gradients of up to 60 percent guarantee an unforgettable… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 11.3 km (29%)
  • Ski routes: 6.3 km
Details
1. Jakobshorn (Davos Klosters)
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Davos Klosters
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Jakobshorn (Davos Klosters)
Jakobshorn is very popular among freeriders. The entire mountain can be explored on skis and there are… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 2.5 km (6%)
  • Ski routes: 13 km
Details
1. Obersaxen/​Mundaun/​Val Lumnezia
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Surselva
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Obersaxen/Mundaun/Val Lumnezia
The Obersaxen/Mundaun/Val Lumnezia ski area is a paradise for advanced skiers. There are numerous… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 20 km (17%)
Details
1. Laax/​Flims/​Falera
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Flims Laax Falera
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Laax/Flims/Falera
Plenty of open ski terrain, countless challenging slopes, and long descents make any expert's heart… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 15 km (9%)
  • Ski routes: 40 km
Details
1. Andermatt/​Oberalp/​Sedrun
Europe Switzerland Central Switzerland Uri Andermatt
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Disentis Sedrun
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Andermatt/Oberalp/Sedrun
Challenging slopes and endless powder runs make the hearts of advanced skiers beat faster in the… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 12 km (17%)
Details
1. Zermatt/​Breuil-Cervinia/​Valtournenche – Matterhorn
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis) Zermatt-Matterhorn
Europe Italy Aosta Valley (Valle d'Aosta) Matterhorn (Monte Cervino)
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Zermatt/Breuil-Cervinia/Valtournenche – Matterhorn
Zermatt is a paradise for advanced skiers. The long freeride runs (ski routes) at Stockhorn and… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 27 km (8%)
  • Ski routes: 38 km
Details
1. Gemsstock – Andermatt
Europe Switzerland Central Switzerland Uri Andermatt
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Gemsstock – Andermatt
For advanced skiers, the high-alpine slopes and extensive freeride areas on the Gemsstock are a… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 17 km (55%)
  • Ski routes: 6 km
Details
1. Diavolezza/​Lagalb
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Engadin St. Moritz Val Bernina
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Diavolezza/Lagalb
Challenging runs and endless powder slopes make the hearts of every expert and freerider beat faster.… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 8 km (23%)
  • Ski routes: 10 km
Details
1. Corvatsch/​Furtschellas
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Engadin St. Moritz
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Corvatsch/Furtschellas
The Corvatsch/Furtschellas ski area is a paradise for freeriders. There are endless wide, unsecured… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 17.7 km (15%)
  • Ski routes: 2 km
Details
1. Parsenn (Davos Klosters)
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Davos Klosters
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Parsenn (Davos Klosters)
Parsenn is very popular among experts. Around the 2,844 m high Weissfluh summit, you will find extreme… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 17.7 km (19%)
  • Ski routes: 6.3 km
Details
1. Adelboden/​Lenk – Chuenisbärgli/​Silleren/​Hahnenmoos/​Metsch
Europe Switzerland Espace Mittelland Bern Bernese Oberland Adelboden-Frutigen
Europe Switzerland Espace Mittelland Bern Bernese Oberland Lenk-Simmental
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Adelboden/Lenk – Chuenisbärgli/Silleren/Hahnenmoos/Metsch
The Adelboden-Lenk ski area is a playground for experts and freeriders. On the World Cup slope… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 6 km (7%)
Details
1. Disentis
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Disentis Sedrun
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Disentis
Disentis is a paradise for freeriders. Endless, unsecured freeride opportunities are available above… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 10 km (17%)
Details
21. Aletsch Arena – Riederalp/​Bettmeralp/​Fiesch Eggishorn
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis) Aletsch Arena
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Aletsch Arena – Riederalp/Bettmeralp/Fiesch Eggishorn
Black slopes are offered especially at Eggishorn and Bettmerhorn. However, there are no really… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 12 km (12%)
  • Ski routes: 15 km
Details
21. Elm im Sernftal
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Glarus Sernftal
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Elm im Sernftal
In the Elm ski area, the Steinibach valley run offers a scenic black slope with over 900 meters of… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 5 km (13%)
  • Ski routes: 2 km
Details
21. Pizol – Bad Ragaz/​Wangs
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Heidiland
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Pizol – Bad Ragaz/Wangs
For advanced skiers, there are several black slopes and ski routes available. With sufficient snow,… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 6.5 km (15%)
  • Ski routes: 6.4 km
Details
21. First – Grindelwald
Europe Switzerland Espace Mittelland Bern Bernese Oberland Jungfrau Region
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
First – Grindelwald
The First ski area offers a large and unsecured freeride area away from the slopes in the upper… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 8 km (16%)
  • Ski routes: 4 km
Details
21. Bellwald
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis) Goms
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Bellwald
Experts and freeriders will get their money's worth in Bellwald. Challenging slopes and numerous… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 1.7 km (9%)
Details
21. Scuol – Motta Naluns
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Scuol – Motta Naluns
At the chairlifts Mot da Ri, Salaniva, and Prui, you can look forward to steep slopes. Throughout the… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 11 km (16%)
Details
21. Minschuns – Val Müstair-Tschierv
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Minschuns – Val Müstair-Tschierv
Challenging slopes lead from Minschuns and Funtauna da S-charl down to Alp da Munt and Era Sot. The… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 4 km (22%)
  • Ski routes: 7 km
Details
21. Brigels/​Waltensburg/​Andiast
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Surselva
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Brigels/Waltensburg/Andiast
The Brigels/Waltensburg/Andiast ski area offers several attractive black slopes and a mogul slope.… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 3 km (8%)
Details
21. Hoch-Ybrig – Unteriberg/​Oberiberg
Europe Switzerland Central Switzerland Schwyz
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Hoch-Ybrig – Unteriberg/Oberiberg
The Hoch-Ybrig ski area offers challenging slopes for advanced skiers. The demanding valley run… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 5 km (10%)
  • Ski routes: 5 km
Details
21. Stoos – Fronalpstock/​Klingenstock
Europe Switzerland Central Switzerland Schwyz
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Stoos – Fronalpstock/Klingenstock
At Klingenstock, several challenging slopes and a ski route await advanced skiers. Freeride and… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 7 km (20%)
Details
21. Madrisa (Davos Klosters)
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Davos Klosters
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Madrisa (Davos Klosters)
In the Madrisa ski area, you can enjoy deep powder snow on treeless slopes. Between Rätschenjoch and… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 3 km (12%)
  • Ski routes: 4 km
Details
21. Grüsch Danusa
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Prättigau
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Grüsch Danusa
Between the mountain station and the mid-station, challenging slopes await advanced skiers. In… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 6 km (19%)
Details
21. Bürchen/​Törbel – Moosalp
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis) Visp
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Bürchen/Törbel – Moosalp
If you wish, you can ski all the way down to the valley in the Bürchen/Törbel ski area on eight… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 5 km (20%)
Details
21. Saas-Fee
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis) Saas-Fee/​Saastal
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Saas-Fee
The Saas-Fee ski area offers not only some challenging slopes but also the well-known ski routes:… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 20 km (20%)
  • Ski routes: 5 km
Details
21. Meiringen-Hasliberg
Europe Switzerland Espace Mittelland Bern Bernese Oberland Haslital
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Meiringen-Hasliberg
The Hasliberg ski area offers plenty of open ski terrain for powder enthusiasts. On the wide, treeless… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 6 km (10%)
Details
21. Splügen – Tambo
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Viamala
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Splügen – Tambo
For advanced skiers, the black slopes Blachtaboda and Tröglipiste are a real challenge. Freeriders… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 6 km (20%)
Details
21. Vals – Dachberg
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Vals (Valsertal)
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Vals – Dachberg
The Vals ski resort offers a black slope within the ski area, a long black valley run, and a very… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 5 km (20%)
Details
38. Wildhaus – Gamserrugg (Toggenburg)
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland St. Gallen Toggenburg
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Wildhaus – Gamserrugg (Toggenburg)
In the Wildhaus ski area, there is the challenging Warmtobel piste with an extremely steep section.… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 3 km (13%)
  • Ski routes: 12 km
Details
38. Hohsaas – Saas-Grund
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis) Saas-Fee/​Saastal
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Hohsaas – Saas-Grund
The challenging glacier slopes are ideal for advanced skiers. There is a Freeride Checkpoint at the… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 2.1 km (8%)
  • Ski routes: 5 km
Details
38. Zuoz – Pizzet/​Albanas
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Engadin St. Moritz
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Zuoz – Pizzet/Albanas
The Zuoz ski area offers challenging slopes in the upper section and some great freeride… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 3 km (20%)
  • Ski routes: 1 km
Details
38. Savognin
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Savognin Bivio Albula Surses (Oberhalbstein)
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Savognin
The Savognin ski resort offers a challenging slope at Piz Cartas. Since the entire upper area is above… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 3 km (4%)
Details
38. Rinerhorn (Davos Klosters)
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Davos Klosters
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Rinerhorn (Davos Klosters)
The black slope Brand leads from Nüllisch to the Rinerhorn valley station and, at 7.8 km in length, is… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 12.8 km (25%)
  • Ski routes: 6 km
Details
38. Rinderberg/​Saanerslochgrat/​Horneggli – Zweisimmen/​Saanenmöser/​Schönried/​St. Stephan
Europe Switzerland Espace Mittelland Bern Bernese Oberland Gstaad
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Rinderberg/Saanerslochgrat/Horneggli – Zweisimmen/Saanenmöser/Schönried/St. Stephan
Around the Rinderberg in Zweisimmen, advanced skiers will find several challenging slopes. The Mike… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 4 km (4%)
Details
38. Leukerbad
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis) Dalatal
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Leukerbad
Advanced skiers can look forward to several black runs and some off-piste areas. However, the black… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 17 km (36%)
  • Ski routes: 6 km
Details
38. Aela – Maloja
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Bregaglia Engadin
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Aela – Maloja
There is a challenging downhill run. After fresh snowfall, advanced skiers come to ride the steep… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • few freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 1 km (33%)
Details
46. Grächen
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis) Matter Valley (Mattertal)
Ski resort status
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Grächen
With the Paradiesli-Bärgji ski run, there is only one single black ski run. more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 2 km (5%)
Details
47. Languard – Pontresina
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Engadin St. Moritz Val Bernina
Test result: 1 out of 5 stars
There are neither intermediate nor advanced slopes for experts. more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • no freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 0 km (0%)
Details
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