Western Alps: best ski lifts

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

56 test reports and 390 evaluations based on facts

Best rating:
5 out of 5 stars

Western Alps: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Kleine Scheidegg/Männlichen – Grindelwald/Wengen
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Best lifts in the Western Alps

1-50 out of 446 ski resorts
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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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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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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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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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. Wasserngrat – Gstaad
Europe Switzerland Espace Mittelland Bern Bernese Oberland Gstaad
Evaluation: 4.8 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 1

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8. 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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8. 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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8. 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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8. 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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8. 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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8. Espace San Bernardo – La Rosière/​La Thuile
Europe France Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Savoie Mont Blanc Savoie Albertville Tarentaise
Europe Italy Aosta Valley (Valle d'Aosta) Mont Blanc (Monte Bianco)
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Espace San Bernardo – La Rosière/La Thuile
In La Rosière (France), most of the slopes are accessed by fast chairlifts. In La Thuile (Italy), you… more
Ski lifts:
  • 38

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8. Tignes/​Val d'Isère
Europe France Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Savoie Mont Blanc Savoie Albertville Tarentaise
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Tignes/Val d'Isère
The Tignes/Val d'Isère ski area mainly offers modern gondolas and chairlifts. Most of the chairlifts… more
Ski lifts:
  • 80

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8. Les 3 Vallées – Val Thorens/​Les Menuires/​Méribel/​Courchevel
Europe France Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Savoie Mont Blanc Savoie Albertville Tarentaise
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Les 3 Vallées – Val Thorens/Les Menuires/Méribel/Courchevel
In Les 3 Vallées, the renewal process of the lift systems is continuously progressing, so drag lifts… more
Ski lifts:
  • 159

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24
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8. 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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8. 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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8. 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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8. 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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8. 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

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4
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8. 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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8. 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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8. 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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3
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8. 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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8. 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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8. Le Grand Massif – Flaine/​Les Carroz/​Morillon/​Samoëns/​Sixt
Europe France Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Savoie Mont Blanc Haute-Savoie Bonneville Faucigny
Europe France Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Savoie Mont Blanc Haute-Savoie Bonneville Faucigny Grand Massif
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Le Grand Massif – Flaine/Les Carroz/Morillon/Samoëns/Sixt
High-performance gondola lifts take you from the valley up into the ski area. There is a good mix of… more
Ski lifts:
  • 62

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8
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8. 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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8. Serre Chevalier – Briançon/​Chantemerle/​Villeneuve-la-Salle/​Le Monêtier-les-Bains
Europe France Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur Hautes-Alpes Briançon Vallée de la Guisane
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Serre Chevalier – Briançon/Chantemerle/Villeneuve-la-Salle/Le Monêtier-les-Bains
In the Serre Chevalier ski area, there is a mix of modern and nostalgic lifts. However, most slopes… more
Ski lifts:
  • 59

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8. Les 2 Alpes
Europe France Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Isère Grenoble
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Les 2 Alpes
In the Les Deux Alpes ski area, gondolas and chairlifts predominate, but there are also some drag… more
Ski lifts:
  • 45

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16
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8. 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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8. Alagna Valsesia/​Gressoney-La-Trinité/​Champoluc/​Frachey (Monterosa Ski)
Europe Italy Aosta Valley (Valle d'Aosta) Monte Rosa
Europe Italy Piedmont (Piemonte) Valsesia (Valle della Sesia)
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Alagna Valsesia/Gressoney-La-Trinité/Champoluc/Frachey (Monterosa Ski)
Getting from one valley to another can almost exclusively be done using fast chairlifts or gondolas.… more
Ski lifts:
  • 20
  • Heli-skiing

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8. 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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29
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8. Via Lattea – Sestriere/​Sauze d’Oulx/​San Sicario/​Claviere/​Montgenèvre
Europe Italy Piedmont (Piemonte) Turin (Torino)
Europe France Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur Hautes-Alpes Briançon
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Via Lattea – Sestriere/Sauze d’Oulx/San Sicario/Claviere/Montgenèvre
In the Via Lattea ski area, you'll find a mix of modern chairlifts and gondolas, as well as platter… more
Ski lifts:
  • 70

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19
8
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8. 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

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8. 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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8. Les Arcs/​Peisey-Vallandry (Paradiski)
Europe France Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Savoie Mont Blanc Savoie Albertville Tarentaise
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Les Arcs/Peisey-Vallandry (Paradiski)
In Les Arcs, almost all slopes can be accessed by chairlifts and gondolas. Drag lifts are rare in Les… more
Ski lifts:
  • 52

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9
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8. La Plagne (Paradiski)
Europe France Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Savoie Mont Blanc Savoie Albertville Tarentaise
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
La Plagne (Paradiski)
Overall, guests in the La Plagne ski area are transported by modern and comfortable lifts. Nearly half… more
Ski lifts:
  • 74

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22
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5
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38. 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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39. Charmey
Europe Switzerland Espace Mittelland Fribourg La Gruyere
Evaluation: 4.2 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 5

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

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

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4
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42. San Domenico – Alpe Ciamporino
Europe Italy Piedmont (Piemonte) Verbano-Cusio-Ossola
Evaluation: 4.2 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 5

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4
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43. 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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44. 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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45. Wispile – Gstaad
Europe Switzerland Espace Mittelland Bern Bernese Oberland Gstaad
Evaluation: 4.1 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 5

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

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

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1
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48. Pila
Europe Italy Aosta Valley (Valle d'Aosta) Aosta and surroundings
Ski resort status
Evaluation: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 13

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7
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49. 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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50. Piana di Vigezzo – Craveggia/​Santa Maria Maggiore
Europe Italy Piedmont (Piemonte) Verbano-Cusio-Ossola
Evaluation: 3.9 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 4

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