Swiss Alps: best ski lifts

Ski resorts with the most modern and best lift facilities in the Swiss Alps.

52 test reports and 241 evaluations based on facts

Best rating:
5 out of 5 stars

Swiss Alps: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Ischgl/Samnaun – Silvretta Arena
Swiss Alps: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Kleine Scheidegg/Männlichen – Grindelwald/Wengen Swiss Alps: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Flumserberg Swiss Alps: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Scuol – Motta Naluns Swiss Alps: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars St. Moritz – Corviglia

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Best lifts in the Swiss Alps

1-50 out of 293 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
In Ischgl and Samnaun, only state-of-the-art lifts can be found in the ski area. Most chairlifts are… more
Ski lifts:
  • 46

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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
Since the 2020/21 season, you can travel from the Grindelwald Terminal either directly up to the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 23

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9
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1. Flumserberg
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Heidiland
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Flumserberg
At Flumserberg, you will find modern and fast lift facilities. Since 2019, the 8-seater gondola lift… more
Ski lifts:
  • 17

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8
4
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1. Scuol – Motta Naluns
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Scuol – Motta Naluns
From Scuol, a modern eight-person gondola lift takes you up to the Motta Naluns ski area. From Ftan, a… more
Ski lifts:
  • 12

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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
Almost all of the lifts in the Corviglia ski area are now modern chairlifts. Most of the lifts are… more
Ski lifts:
  • 23

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12
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1. Titlis – Engelberg
Europe Switzerland Central Switzerland Engelberg-Titlis
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Titlis – Engelberg
From Engelberg, the eight-seater gondola lift Titlis Xpress takes you comfortably up to the ski area… more
Ski lifts:
  • 17

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6
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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
The Andermatt and Sedrun ski area was completely connected in 2018/19 via the Schneehüenerstock with… more
Ski lifts:
  • 13

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8
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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
The ski resort offers modern lifts and cable cars on both the Swiss and Italian sides. From Zermatt,… more
Ski lifts:
  • 51
  • Heli-skiing

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11
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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
In the Adelboden-Lenk ski area, almost all lifts are now state-of-the-art. Since the 2014/15 season,… more
Ski lifts:
  • 22

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7
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10. Wasserngrat – Gstaad
Europe Switzerland Espace Mittelland Bern Bernese Oberland Gstaad
Evaluation: 4.8 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 1

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11. 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
Cable cars transport guests from the valley to the ski area or to the accommodations in the ski… more
Ski lifts:
  • 35

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11. Arosa Lenzerheide
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Arosa
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Lenzerheide
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Arosa Lenzerheide
Almost all slopes in Arosa Lenzerheide can be reached by modern chairlifts or gondolas. However, there… more
Ski lifts:
  • 43

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11. Wildhaus – Gamserrugg (Toggenburg)
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland St. Gallen Toggenburg
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Wildhaus – Gamserrugg (Toggenburg)
From the village of Wildhaus, a detachable 4-seater chairlift takes you up into the ski area to… more
Ski lifts:
  • 6

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11. Hohsaas – Saas-Grund
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis) Saas-Fee/​Saastal
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Hohsaas – Saas-Grund
From the valley station in Saas-Grund, an eight-person gondola lift takes you up to Kreuzboden at an… more
Ski lifts:
  • 8

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11. Pizol – Bad Ragaz/​Wangs
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Heidiland
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Pizol – Bad Ragaz/Wangs
Modern eight-person gondola lifts from Wangs and Bad Ragaz take you up from the valley into the Pizol… more
Ski lifts:
  • 12

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4
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11. First – Grindelwald
Europe Switzerland Espace Mittelland Bern Bernese Oberland Jungfrau Region
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
First – Grindelwald
From Grindelwald, you can comfortably reach First at 2168 m without changing lifts, using a six-person… more
Ski lifts:
  • 10

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11. Bellwald
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis) Goms
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Bellwald
The Bellwald ski area is served by 2 detachable (high-speed) chairlifts. From the valley, a detachable… more
Ski lifts:
  • 5

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11. Crans-Montana
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis)
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Crans-Montana
Three gondola lifts lead from Crans, Montana, and Barzettes up into the ski area. A funitel (a… more
Ski lifts:
  • 24

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11. Villars/​Gryon/​Les Diablerets
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Waadt
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Villars/Gryon/Les Diablerets
From the valley towns of Villars, Gryon, and Les Diablerets, gondola lifts take you up into the ski… more
Ski lifts:
  • 30

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11
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11. Grimentz/​Zinal
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis) Val d'Anniviers
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Grimentz/Zinal
Gondola lifts take you from the valley villages of Grimentz and Zinal up to the ski area. The… more
Ski lifts:
  • 21

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11. Belalp – Blatten
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis)
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Belalp – Blatten
From the valley station in Blatten, you can either take a modern 8-seater gondola up to Chiematte or a… more
Ski lifts:
  • 13

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4
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11. Brigels/​Waltensburg/​Andiast
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Surselva
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Brigels/Waltensburg/Andiast
In just 20 minutes, you can reach the highest point at 2,418 m from the valley stations in Brigels or… more
Ski lifts:
  • 10

4
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4
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11. Jakobshorn (Davos Klosters)
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Davos Klosters
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Jakobshorn (Davos Klosters)
You can take either the aerial tramway or the detachable double chairlift up to the Jakobshorn ski… more
Ski lifts:
  • 13

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11. Hoch-Ybrig – Unteriberg/​Oberiberg
Europe Switzerland Central Switzerland Schwyz
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Hoch-Ybrig – Unteriberg/Oberiberg
From the valley in Weglosen, you can take the world-first TRI-Line up to the Hoch-Ybrig ski area.… more
Ski lifts:
  • 12

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11. Stoos – Fronalpstock/​Klingenstock
Europe Switzerland Central Switzerland Schwyz
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Stoos – Fronalpstock/Klingenstock
The Stoos ski area can be reached from Schwyz via the world’s steepest funicular railway (1,500… more
Ski lifts:
  • 8

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11. Madrisa (Davos Klosters)
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Davos Klosters
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Madrisa (Davos Klosters)
From Klosters, a four-person gondola takes you up to the Madrisa ski area. From there, a modern… more
Ski lifts:
  • 9

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11. Zuoz – Pizzet/​Albanas
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Engadin St. Moritz
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Zuoz – Pizzet/Albanas
The Zuoz ski area is mainly served by chairlifts. The detachable 3-seater chairlift to Pizzet (2465 m)… more
Ski lifts:
  • 5

3
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11. Obersaxen/​Mundaun/​Val Lumnezia
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Surselva
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Obersaxen/Mundaun/Val Lumnezia
The Obersaxen/Mundaun/Val Lumnezia ski area is accessible via modern 4- and 6-seater chairlifts on the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 15

9
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11. Laax/​Flims/​Falera
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Flims Laax Falera
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Laax/Flims/Falera
In the ski area of Laax, Flims, and Falera, most slopes are accessible via modern and fast chairlifts.… more
Ski lifts:
  • 30

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13
7
8
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11. Les Portes du Soleil – Morzine/​Avoriaz/​Les Gets/​Châtel/​Morgins/​Champéry
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis) Val d'Illiez
Europe France Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Savoie Mont Blanc Haute-Savoie Portes du Soleil
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Les Portes du Soleil – Morzine/Avoriaz/Les Gets/Châtel/Morgins/Champéry
In general, most slopes are served by fast four- and six-seater chairlifts. From the valley towns,… more
Ski lifts:
  • 165

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9
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11. Lauchernalp – Lötschental
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis) Lötschental
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Lauchernalp – Lötschental
The Wiler-Lauchernalp aerial cableway transports guests approximately every 20 minutes from Wiler to… more
Ski lifts:
  • 6

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11. Meiringen-Hasliberg
Europe Switzerland Espace Mittelland Bern Bernese Oberland Haslital
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Meiringen-Hasliberg
Winter sports enthusiasts will find mostly fast and comfortable lift facilities at Hasliberg. A… more
Ski lifts:
  • 13

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11. Parsenn (Davos Klosters)
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Davos Klosters
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Parsenn (Davos Klosters)
From Davos and Klosters, you can take a funicular railway (Parsennbahn) and an aerial tramway… more
Ski lifts:
  • 18

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6
4
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11. 4 Vallées – Verbier/​La Tzoumaz/​Nendaz/​Veysonnaz/​Thyon
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis) Val d’Hérens
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis) Val de Bagnes
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon
From the valley stations, you can take mostly modern gondola lifts up into the Les 4 Vallées ski area.… more
Ski lifts:
  • 68

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13
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2
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11. Rinderberg/​Saanerslochgrat/​Horneggli – Zweisimmen/​Saanenmöser/​Schönried/​St. Stephan
Europe Switzerland Espace Mittelland Bern Bernese Oberland Gstaad
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Rinderberg/Saanerslochgrat/Horneggli – Zweisimmen/Saanenmöser/Schönried/St. Stephan
From Zweisimmen and Saanenmöser, gondola lifts take you up into the ski area. From Schönried, a fast… more
Ski lifts:
  • 16

4
7
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11. Splügen – Tambo
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Viamala
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Splügen – Tambo
From the valley station in Splügen (1484 m), a modern 8-seater gondola lift takes you via the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 7

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37. Eggli/​La Videmanette – Gstaad/​Saanen/​Rougemont
Europe Switzerland Espace Mittelland Bern Bernese Oberland Gstaad
Ski resort status
Evaluation: 4.3 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 9

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3
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38. Charmey
Europe Switzerland Espace Mittelland Fribourg La Gruyere
Evaluation: 4.2 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 5

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1
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39. Les Marécottes (Salvan)
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis) Martigny
Evaluation: 4.2 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 4

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1
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39. La Berra – La Roche
Europe Switzerland Espace Mittelland Fribourg La Gruyere
Evaluation: 4.2 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 6

1
4
1
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41. Anzère
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis)
Ski resort status
Evaluation: 4.1 out of 5 stars
Anzère
Ski lifts:
  • 12

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3
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42. Sattel – Hochstuckli
Europe Switzerland Central Switzerland Schwyz
Ski resort status
Evaluation: 4.1 out of 5 stars
Sattel – Hochstuckli
Ski lifts:
  • 6

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2
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43. Wispile – Gstaad
Europe Switzerland Espace Mittelland Bern Bernese Oberland Gstaad
Evaluation: 4.1 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 5

2
3
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44. Carì
Europe Switzerland Ticino Bellinzonese and Upper Ticino Valle Leventina
Evaluation: 4.1 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 4

2
2
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45. Betelberg – Lenk
Europe Switzerland Espace Mittelland Bern Bernese Oberland Lenk-Simmental
Evaluation: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 11

2
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4
2
1
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46. Melchsee-Frutt (Kerns)
Europe Switzerland Central Switzerland Obwalden
Ski resort status
Evaluation: 3.9 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 15

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4
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4
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47. Marbach – Marbachegg
Europe Switzerland Central Switzerland Lucerne
Ski resort status
Evaluation: 3.8 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 5

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2
2
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48. Ovronnaz
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis) Martigny
Evaluation: 3.8 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 7

4
2
1
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48. Oeschinensee – Kandersteg
Europe Switzerland Espace Mittelland Bern Bernese Oberland Kandertal
Evaluation: 3.8 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 6

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3
1
1
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50. Kaiseregg/​Riggisalp – Schwarzsee
Europe Switzerland Espace Mittelland Fribourg Schwarzsee-Senseland
Ski resort status
Evaluation: 3.7 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 6

2
2
1
1
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