How big is Hoch-Ybrig?
Hoch-Ybrig has 50 trails served by 11 lifts — 26th for trails 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
Trails
11
Lifts
6,358ft
Top
4,593ft
Base
1,765ft
Vertical
ZRH
Nearest airport, 30 mi
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 4,593ft at the base to 6,358ft at the top, a vertical of 1,765ft. 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 trails 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 November 29 to May 8, about 162 days.
January is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 39in, 39in 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), 30 mi away in a straight line. Sankt Gallen Altenrhein (ACH) is 47 mi, Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen (FDH), Germany is 55 mi. 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 ticket 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 ticket 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.
- ZürichZRH30 mi · major airport
- Sankt Gallen AltenrheinACH47 mi
- Bodensee Airport FriedrichshafenFDH55 mi · 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
- 8h 30m · 3,921 mi
- Ground transfer
- 1h · 41 mi
- Total
- ≈ 9h 30m
- Fly to Sankt Gallen Altenrhein (ACH)
- Flight
- 8h 35m · 3,962 mi
- Ground transfer
- 1h 35m · 64 mi
- Total
- ≈ 12h 40m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
- Fly to Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen (FDH)
- Flight
- 8h 30m · 3,954 mi
- Ground transfer
- 1h 50m · 74 mi
- Total
- ≈ 12h 50m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, ground transfers at an average 40 mph. 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 ticket 2025/26
CHF 2796-day adult Hoch-Ybrig · ≈$338
CHF 47 per day · 1.0 km of trails per € · #28 of 34 for value in Switzerland
47value scoreAverage value
Hoch-Ybrig trail map
We publish a trail map only once we have checked it against the resort'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 trails and 11 lifts, running from 4,593ft to 6,358ft.
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 level
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 ticket pricesDay and multi-day ticket 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.