How big is Hoch-Ybrig?
Hoch-Ybrig has 50 pistes served by 11 lifts — 26th for pistes of the 34 resorts we track in Switzerland.
Hoch-Ybrig resort guide
Schwyz, Switzerland
Easy access from Zurich with reliable snow
Hoch-Ybrig at a glance
50
Pistes
11
Lifts
1,938m
Top
1,400m
Base
538m
Vertical
ZRH
Nearest airport, 49 km
35% beginner40% intermediate25% advanced
Hoch-Ybrig offers convenient access from Zurich, excellent snow conditions, and diverse terrain for all levels.
Your questions about Hoch-Ybrig, answered
How high is Hoch-Ybrig?
The lifts run from 1400m at the base to 1938m at the top, a vertical of 538m. Of the 34 resorts we track in Switzerland, that is the 31st highest, with the 34th biggest vertical.
Is Hoch-Ybrig good for beginners or experts?
The pistes at Hoch-Ybrig split 35% beginner, 40% intermediate and 25% advanced, against an average of 30% beginner and 29% advanced across the resorts we track in Switzerland.
On those numbers it suits beginners.
When is the ski season at Hoch-Ybrig?
Over the last ten winters Hoch-Ybrig has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around 29 November to 8 May, about 162 days.
January is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 98cm, 100cm of new snow and 3.1 bluebird days.
Month-by-month snow history →What is the nearest airport to Hoch-Ybrig?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Zürich (ZRH), 49km away in a straight line. Sankt Gallen Altenrhein (ACH) is 76km, Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen (FDH), Germany is 88km. 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 Hoch-Ybrig?
A 6-day adult Hoch-Ybrig costs CHF 279 for 2025/26, or CHF 47 a day. For value it ranks 28th of the 34 resorts we price in Switzerland.
Full lift pass prices and history →Airports near Hoch-Ybrig
Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.
- ZürichZRH49 km · major airport
- Sankt Gallen AltenrheinACH76 km
- Bodensee Airport FriedrichshafenFDH88 km · major airport
Travel time to Hoch-Ybrig
Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.
- Fly to Zürich (ZRH)Quickest
- Flight
- 1h 40m · 788 km
- Transfer by road
- 1h · 66 km
- Total
- ≈ 2h 40m
- Fly to Sankt Gallen Altenrhein (ACH)
- Flight
- 1h 45m · 848 km
- Transfer by road
- 1h 35m · 103 km
- Total
- ≈ 3h 20m
- Fly to Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen (FDH)
- Flight
- 1h 40m · 833 km
- Transfer by road
- 1h 50m · 119 km
- Total
- ≈ 3h 30m
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.
Hoch-Ybrig lift pass 2025/26
CHF 2796-day adult Hoch-Ybrig · ≈£253
CHF 47 per day · 1.0 km of piste per € · #28 of 34 for value in Switzerland
47value scoreAverage value
Hoch-Ybrig 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 Hoch-Ybrig. Most resorts release the new season's map between October and December, so this page will fill in as winter approaches. In the meantime, Hoch-Ybrig has 50 pistes and 11 lifts, running from 1,400m to 1,938m.
Why go to Hoch-Ybrig
- Easy access from Zurich
- Excellent snow conditions
- Diverse terrain
- Good value for money
- Modern facilities
- Family-friendly
Things to know
- Limited challenging terrain
- Can get crowded
- Limited nightlife
- Weather dependent
- Limited tree skiing
- Can be windy
Skiing and snowboarding Hoch-Ybrig by ability
Beginners
Hoch-Ybrig is excellent for beginners! The resort has dedicated beginner areas with gentle slopes, excellent ski schools, and modern lifts.
Intermediates
Perfect for intermediate skiers! Hoch-Ybrig offers a great variety of intermediate terrain with well-groomed pistes and modern lifts.
Advanced
Advanced skiers will find some challenging terrain at Hoch-Ybrig, but the resort is primarily known for its beginner and intermediate skiing.
Our take on Hoch-Ybrig
Food & dining
Après-ski
Price level
Mid-range
Facilities
Official resort website: hoch-ybrig.ch
More on Hoch-Ybrig
- Hoch-Ybrig snow reportLive conditions, snow depth and the 7-day forecast by elevation
- Hoch-Ybrig snow historyTen seasons of snowfall, snow depth, powder days and when the season ends
- Hoch-Ybrig lift pass pricesDay and week pass prices, how they have changed, and value for money
- Ski resorts in SwitzerlandLive snow reports and a map of resorts, cities and airports in Switzerland
Ski resorts near Hoch-Ybrig
Distances are straight-line, not by road.