Disentis, Graubünden

Disentis resort guide

Graubünden, Switzerland

Authentic Romansh culture and excellent skiing

Disentis at a glance

80
Pistes
14
Lifts
2,800m
Top
1,130m
Base
1,670m
Vertical
LUG
Nearest airport, 77 km
30% beginner40% intermediate30% advanced

Disentis offers authentic Romansh culture, reliable snow, and extensive terrain in the Surselva region.

Your questions about Disentis, answered

How big is Disentis?

Disentis has 80 pistes served by 14 lifts — 19th for pistes of the 34 resorts we track in Switzerland. On lifts it ranks 20th of the 34.

How high is Disentis?

The lifts run from 1130m at the base to 2800m at the top, a vertical of 1670m. Of the 34 resorts we track in Switzerland, that is the 15th highest, with the 7th biggest vertical.

Is Disentis good for beginners or experts?

The pistes at Disentis split 30% beginner, 40% intermediate and 30% advanced, against an average of 30% beginner and 29% advanced across the resorts we track in Switzerland.

On those numbers it suits beginners and confident skiers and riders looking for steep terrain.

When is the ski season at Disentis?

Over the last ten winters Disentis has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around 10 November to 31 May, about 204 days.

March is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 164cm, 85cm of new snow and 3.8 bluebird days.

Month-by-month snow history →

What is the nearest airport to Disentis?

The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Lugano (LUG), 77km away in a straight line. Zürich (ZRH) is 87km, Sankt Gallen Altenrhein (ACH) is 103km. Road distances are longer, often much longer in the mountains, and the nearest airport is not always the one with the most flights.

How much is a lift pass at Disentis?

A 6-day adult SkiArena Andermatt-Sedrun-Disentis costs CHF 400 for 2026/27, or CHF 67 a day. For value it ranks 24th of the 34 resorts we price in Switzerland.

Full lift pass prices and history →

Airports near Disentis

Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.

  • LuganoLUG
    77 km
  • ZürichZRH
    87 km · major airport
  • Sankt Gallen AltenrheinACH
    103 km

Travel time to Disentis

Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.

  • Fly to Lugano (LUG)Quickest
    Flight
    1h 50m · 916 km
    Transfer by road
    1h 35m · 104 km
    Total
    ≈ 3h 25m
  • Fly to Zürich (ZRH)
    Flight
    1h 40m · 788 km
    Transfer by road
    1h 50m · 117 km
    Total
    ≈ 3h 30m
  • Fly to Sankt Gallen Altenrhein (ACH)
    Flight
    1h 45m · 848 km
    Transfer by road
    2h 10m · 139 km
    Total
    ≈ 3h 55m

Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, transfers at an average 65 km/h by road. They leave out check-in and baggage time, and mountain roads in snow can take much longer. Check with airlines and transfer companies before booking.

Disentis lift pass 2026/27

CHF 4006-day adult SkiArena Andermatt-Sedrun-Disentis · ≈£363

CHF 67 per day · 1.1 km of piste per € · #24 of 34 for value in Switzerland

Dynamic pricing — book early for lower prices

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Price history since 2000/01, currency converter & value breakdown

Disentis piste map

We publish a piste map only once we have checked it against the lift company's own file, and we do not yet have a verified map for Disentis. Most resorts release the new season's map between October and December, so this page will fill in as winter approaches. In the meantime, Disentis has 80 pistes and 14 lifts, running from 1,130m to 2,800m.

Why go to Disentis

  • Authentic Romansh culture
  • Excellent snow conditions
  • Extensive terrain
  • Traditional Swiss charm
  • Good value for money
  • Beautiful mountain scenery

Things to know

  • Limited nightlife
  • Can get crowded
  • Weather dependent
  • Limited tree skiing
  • Can be windy
  • Limited challenging terrain

Skiing and snowboarding Disentis by ability

Beginners

Disentis is excellent for beginners! The resort has dedicated beginner areas with gentle slopes, excellent ski schools, and modern lifts.

Intermediates

Perfect for intermediate skiers! Disentis offers a great variety of intermediate terrain with well-groomed pistes and modern lifts.

Advanced

Advanced skiers will find some challenging terrain at Disentis, but the resort is primarily known for its beginner and intermediate skiing.

Our take on Disentis

Food & dining

Après-ski

Price level

Mid-range

Facilities

Official resort website: disentis.ch

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Distances are straight-line, not by road.