Stoos, Schwyz

Stoos resort guide

Schwyz, Switzerland

Car-free village with world's steepest funicular

Stoos at a glance

35
Pistes
5
Lifts
1,935m
Top
1,300m
Base
635m
Vertical
ZRH
Nearest airport, 46 km
30% beginner50% intermediate20% advanced

Stoos offers a car-free alpine experience with modern lifts and excellent views of Lake Lucerne.

Your questions about Stoos, answered

How big is Stoos?

Stoos has 35 pistes served by 5 lifts — 30th for pistes of the 34 resorts we track in Switzerland. On lifts it ranks 34th of the 34.

How high is Stoos?

The lifts run from 1300m at the base to 1935m at the top, a vertical of 635m. Of the 34 resorts we track in Switzerland, that is the 32nd highest, with the 32nd biggest vertical.

Is Stoos good for beginners or experts?

The pistes at Stoos split 30% beginner, 50% 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 Stoos?

Over the last ten winters Stoos has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around 30 November to 4 May, about 157 days.

January is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 87cm, 100cm of new snow and 3.1 bluebird days.

Month-by-month snow history →

What is the nearest airport to Stoos?

The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Zürich (ZRH), 46km away in a straight line. Sankt Gallen Altenrhein (ACH) is 84km, Bern (BRN) 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 Stoos?

A 6-day adult Stoos costs CHF 270 for 2026/27, or CHF 45 a day. For value it ranks 33rd of the 34 resorts we price in Switzerland.

Full lift pass prices and history →

Airports near Stoos

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

  • ZürichZRH
    46 km · major airport
  • Sankt Gallen AltenrheinACH
    84 km
  • BernBRN
    89 km

Travel time to Stoos

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
    55m · 62 km
    Total
    ≈ 2h 35m
  • Fly to Bern (BRN)
    Flight
    1h 35m · 768 km
    Transfer by road
    1h 50m · 120 km
    Total
    ≈ 3h 25m
  • Fly to Sankt Gallen Altenrhein (ACH)
    Flight
    1h 45m · 848 km
    Transfer by road
    1h 45m · 113 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.

Stoos lift pass 2026/27

CHF 2706-day adult Stoos · ≈£245

CHF 45 per day · 0.7 km of piste per € · #33 of 34 for value in Switzerland

Dynamic pricing — book early for lower prices

31value scoreAverage value
Price history since 2000/01, currency converter & value breakdown

Stoos 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 Stoos. Most resorts release the new season's map between October and December, so this page will fill in as winter approaches. In the meantime, Stoos has 35 pistes and 5 lifts, running from 1,300m to 1,935m.

Why go to Stoos

  • Car-free village
  • World's steepest funicular
  • Beautiful Lake Lucerne views
  • Family-friendly
  • Good value for money
  • Modern facilities

Things to know

  • Limited challenging terrain
  • Limited nightlife
  • Weather dependent
  • Limited tree skiing
  • Smaller ski area
  • Can be windy

Skiing and snowboarding Stoos by ability

Beginners

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

Intermediates

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

Advanced

Advanced skiers will find limited challenging terrain at Stoos, as the resort is primarily designed for beginner and intermediate skiers.

Our take on Stoos

Food & dining

Après-ski

Price level

Mid-range

Facilities

Official resort website: stoos.ch

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Distances are straight-line, not by road.