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Slope offering, variety of runs at the ski resort First – Grindelwald
The First ski area offers varied and sunny slopes for all levels of difficulty. Most runs are located above the tree line in high alpine terrain. Only the valley runs are below the tree line. The slopes are mostly easy, and there is even a Slow Slope at Oberjoch. Intermediate and some challenging difficult slopes complete the range. The view of the Eiger and the Wetterhorn accompanies you throughout the day.
Runs/slopes
Total: 49 km
| Easy | 30 km |
| Intermediate | 11 km |
| Difficult | 8 km |
Additional runs
| Ski routes | 4 km |
Worth knowing
- Artificial snow-making
58 Snow cannons
45 % of the slopes have snow-making capabilities - Valley run available
The valley runs end a little outside of Grindelwald. You can take the ski bus to the base station of the Firstbahn. Only the ski route from Bort ends directly at the base station.
Run location
- above tree line
- under tree line
Longest run
- No. 10 Gemsberg and No. 23 Stepfi · Length 6 km · Elevation difference 1209 m
Most difficult run
- No. 14 Gemsberg West
Slope tip
- No. 10 Gemsberg
- No. 9 Furrgi
- No. 23 Stepfi valley run
Snowparks
- Snow park/Fun park
- Halfpipe
Highlights
- Speed measurement course offered - free of charge
At the Oberjoch Express four-seater chairlift - Public race course with time measurement -
At the Oberjoch Express four-seater chairlift - Skiline
Ski day reproduced in internet (Lifts used, elevation meters and slope kilometers skied) - free of charge - Additional Offerings
First Glider and First Flyer are included in the ski pass and can be used free of charge, First Cliff Walk, ascent route for ski tourers is slope no. 23
Night skiing
- Night skiing offered
Bodmi Arena
14 strengths of this ski resort
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