Obersaxen resort guide

How big is Obersaxen?

Obersaxen has 50 pistes served by 9 lifts — 26th for pistes of the 34 resorts we track in Switzerland. On lifts it ranks 27th of the 34.

How high is Obersaxen?

The lifts run from 1280m at the base to 2300m at the top, a vertical of 1020m. Of the 34 resorts we track in Switzerland, that is the 24th highest, with the 23rd biggest vertical.

Is Obersaxen good for beginners or experts?

The pistes at Obersaxen 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 Obersaxen?

Over the last ten winters Obersaxen has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around 19 November to 21 May, about 185 days.

January is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 107cm, 59cm of new snow and 2.2 bluebird days.

What is the nearest airport to Obersaxen?

The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Lugano (LUG), 84km away in a straight line. Sankt Gallen Altenrhein (ACH) is 89km, Zürich (ZRH) is 89km. 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 Obersaxen?

A 6-day adult Obersaxen Mundaun Val Lumnezia costs CHF 302 for 2025/26, or CHF 50 a day. For value it ranks 29th of the 34 resorts we price in Switzerland.