Melchsee-Frutt resort guide

How big is Melchsee-Frutt?

Melchsee-Frutt has 32 pistes served by 6 lifts — 33rd for pistes of the 34 resorts we track in Switzerland. On lifts it ranks 32nd of the 34.

How high is Melchsee-Frutt?

The lifts run from 1920m at the base to 2460m at the top, a vertical of 540m. Of the 34 resorts we track in Switzerland, that is the 20th highest, with the 33rd biggest vertical.

A base above 1,800m is high by Alpine standards, so the runs back to the village hold their snow better than at lower resorts.

Is Melchsee-Frutt good for beginners or experts?

The pistes at Melchsee-Frutt split 35% beginner, 45% intermediate and 20% advanced, against an average of 30% beginner and 29% advanced across the resorts we track in Switzerland.

On those numbers it suits beginners and intermediates.

When is the ski season at Melchsee-Frutt?

Melchsee-Frutt is measured on glaciated ground where the modelled snow never melts out, so cover is not the limit on the season; lift opening dates are.

January is the best all-round month on the record, with 117cm of new snow and 4.6 bluebird days on average.

What is the nearest airport to Melchsee-Frutt?

The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Bern (BRN), 60km away in a straight line. Zürich (ZRH) is 78km, Lugano (LUG) is 100km. 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 Melchsee-Frutt?

A 6-day adult Melchsee-Frutt costs CHF 311 for 2025/26, or CHF 52 a day. For value it ranks 34th of the 34 resorts we price in Switzerland.